The 2009 Princeton University United Way Campaign will be held from November 11 through December 2 on both main campus and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.

Check back here and watch our progress on the chart as we move toward this year's goal.

• Campaign Letter to employees and to retirees
• Download the Pledge Card (.pdf), or the Retiree Pledge Card (.pdf), and the Agencies Brochure (.pdf)
• Feedback/Suggestions

For more information about where your money goes, how your dollar is spent and local United Way-supported programs, go to the United Way of Greater Mercer County website or the United Way of Bucks County, PA, website.

For more information about the United Way campaign, please contact your departmental United Way volunteer, or Zia C. Bartley at 258-9149.

16.6 percent of all donations covers standard indirect costs related to management and fundraising efforts. This amount is well within the normal range recommended and monitored by charity watchdog organizations.

All organizations receiving funds from the United Way of Greater Mercer County are required to be in compliance with the USA Patriot Act. United Way of Greater Mercer County will retain funds designated to agencies failing to meet compliance requirements for use in funding human service needs in the community.

Information filed with the attorney general concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the attorney general of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/charities.htm. Registration with the attorney general does not imply endorsement. United Way acknowledges that no tangible goods or services have been given in consideration of this contribution.