The 91探花 , the聽workplace giving campaign, raised a record $2,204,089 during the fall campaign. 91探花faculty, staff and retirees pledged to more than 1,800 nonprofits during the drive which ran Oct. 22 to Dec. 4, 2015.
Each year, the UWCFD selects a featured charity, and the selection this year went to Facing Homelessness, a Seattle nonprofit who urges people聽to 鈥渏ust say hello鈥� to people living on the street. Special events, including a Stair Climb at six locations on our three campuses and two medical centers raised more than $39,000 for Facing Homelessness.
鈥淲e have been overwhelmed by the love and support shown by 91探花employees, and we look forward to a continued partnership as together we address the issues of those living on the streets in our shared neighborhood,鈥� said Rex Hohlbein, executive director of Facing Homelessness.
The statewide fundraising campaign dates back to 1984, and the 91探花community has contributed a total of $41.5 million for nonprofits, 91探花scholarships, and 91探花programs.