UC Santa Cruz Campaign

 

United Is the Way

UC Santa Cruz 2025-2026 Workplace Giving 

At United Way of Santa Cruz County, our mission is to ignite our community to give, advocate, and volunteer so that all youth succeed in school and life, families are financially stable, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

For more than 85 years, United Way of Santa Cruz County and UC Santa Cruz have shared a common purpose: building a stronger, more connected community. Together, we help our neighbors, families, and students access the opportunities and support they need to reach their full potential.

Through our two core initiatives—United4Youth and United4Community—we tackle the most pressing needs in our region, creating lasting change across generations:

 

  • United4Youth invests in programs that strengthen youth leadership, mental well-being, civic engagement, and the creation of safer spaces for youth across Santa Cruz County. Through this initiative, United Way equips young people to lead with confidence, contribute to their communities, and shape positive change. Programs include:

Last year, more than 600 youth participated in over 80 youth-led events, and their leadership helped advance the Santa Cruz County Children and Youth Bill of Rights, affirming that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued.

 

  • United4Community ensures access to essential resources such as food, housing, healthcare, and emergency response through services like:
    • 211 Santa Cruz County - a 24/7 information and referral service connecting people to local resources, especially during times of crisis like wildfires, floods, and pandemics.
    • Free Tax Preparation Services - helping working families keep more of their income.

    • Closed Loop Referral System -  helping families access coordinated care.

       

      Your Donations At Work

Strengthen Our Community 

When you support the UC Santa Cruz United Way workplace giving campaign, you help create lasting change right here in Santa Cruz County. Your participation reflects our shared university values of equity, service, and community engagement while strengthening the place where we live, work, and learn.

Whether you make a one-time gift or set up recurring contributions through payroll, your generosity, no matter the amount, makes a real difference. 

Together we are building a stronger and more connected Santa Cruz County. United Is The Way. 

Join us!

 

For more information, contact
Fiona Weigant
UCSC United Way Campaign Manager
fweigant@ucsc.edu

 

Options to Donate

  1. Use our electronic pledge card below
  2. Download our PDF form, complete it and email it to campaign@unitedwaysc.org - Download Pledge Form Here

Should you have any questions regarding the United Way Campaign, please contact campaign@unitedwaysc.org
 

Workplace Giving Card - UC Santa Cruz

Donation Method
Payroll Deduction
$
To cancel reoccuring please contact your HR Department
Check Donation
$
Make checks payable to United Way. Please give the check to your Campaign Coordinator within 24 hours of this pledge.
Cash Donation
$
Please give your cash donation to your Campaign Coordinator within 24 hours of this pledge.
Credit/Debit Card Donation
$

After completing this form you will be redirected to our payment page where you will be able to process your transaction in a secured environment. Please be sure to enter the same values that you have entered on this form. And please consider covering the 3% online credit card processing fee to provide the greatest benefit. Thank you!

Total Annual Contribution
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Donation Details
Let United Way volunteers administer funds to the greatest needs in our community.
The organization must be a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization within the United States.
Agency Designations
Minimum is $100
Minimum $100
Minimum $100
Minimum $100
Split your donation among up to 4 agencies. Each donation must be at least $100.
Agreement
My signature below, confirms my pledge as stated above.
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