October 29, 2004 -- The time of year that offers an opportunity for employees to give back to the less fortunate members of their communities has come again. The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign will kick off at U.Va. on Nov. 1. Authorized by the governor of Virginia, the campaign provides state employees with an easy, effective method for helping others.

This year, area volunteers will distribute pledge cards to employees throughout the University along with information on how to access an online or hardcopy
directory listing of more than 1,200 participating charities. Nearly 1,100 nonprofit organizations participate in the CVC annually, including those engaged in medical research, animal welfare, environmental conservation, historic preservation, and health and human services.

For more information about helping support the CVC through volunteering or giving a charitable donation, call 924-3165 or e-mail danarivera@virginia.edu.

The deadline for turning in pledge cards is Dec. 3.