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2007 CT State Employees’ Campaign for Charitable Giving. Who is the CSEC?. The Connecticut State Employees’ Campaign is State employees who work in Connecticut. YOU. What is the CSEC?. CSEC is the name of the
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Who is the CSEC? • The Connecticut State Employees’ Campaign isState employees who work in Connecticut YOU
What is the CSEC? CSECis the name of the charitable giving program authorized for payroll deduction for state employees. ONLY
Why should I give? • The campaign is your once a year opportunity to contribute to non-profit local, national, & international charities. • Even $1 per pay period helps people in CT & throughout the world.
Why should I give? Payroll Deduction is the easiest, most effective way to contribute to your community. Your one-time donation can also make a difference.
Where does my gift go? • EXACTLY to the charity you designate. • You can designate to as many charities listed in the Directory as you wish.
Why have others given? This campaign provides a direct way to: • Reach out to those in need; • Sustain local, national, & international health, educational, environmental, & social service organizations; • Make a meaningful contribution to our community.
Who is the 2007 Campaign Chair? James M. “Skip” Thomas Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), serves as the Chair of the 2007 Connecticut State Employees’ Campaign.
The Campaign continues until Friday, November 30. However, contributions are always accepted throughout the year. How long is the Campaign?
You never know where your kindness will lead. • Payroll deduction is the time release formula for philanthropic action. • You become a member of a community team. • The CSEC has been created for State Employees and overseen by State Employees. Some reasons to give…
I’m only one person. What can I do? • We about 70,000 State Employees. • Together we show that we care beyond the work environment. • You don’t have to give up a lot to be part of the great team. • You can demonstrate your level of commitment. • For the price of a cup of coffee a week, be a part of a team that contributes to the greater good.
I can’t give a lot, would it really help? • You show leadership & enthusiasm by a 1- time gift or by bi-weekly payroll deductions. • It is a convenient option to participate year-round. It is easy & helps with taxes. • Pooling our efforts accomplishes positive change and growth. • Participation demonstrates commitment to our community beyond our work environment . Wouldn’t you be willing give up a cup of coffee to help someone else?
How do charities use your money? Per week helps distribute 100 missing children posters [= cost of the paper for one day] Per weekprovides a scholarship for one inner city child to attend a summer camp [= cost of a cup of coffee] $1 $2
How do charities use your money? $3 Per weekprovides 150 measles immunizations [= cost of gas to drop the kids at the Mall] Per weekprovides 346 cancer patients with treatment services & information [=cost of payday lunch with your co workers] $5
Where do the gifts go? • Your generous contributions supported such charities as: • Connecticut Legal Services • Easter Seals Connecticut • MADRE, Inc. • Mental Health Association of CT • Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters • Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation • Riverfront Children’s Center
Your contributions help others … Adoption, Education, Elder Care, Health, and more.
Where we’ve been ~ Where we’re going • Last year, our grand total was $1,860,050. • This year, we’d like to arrive at $1.9 million, and with your help, we can get there.
Congratulations to our State Retirees! For the 2006 Campaign, the Retirees from State service generously donated more than $37,145
One more time, tell me why I should give? • With a convenient, once a year decision, you are able to: • Use automatic payroll deduction • Demonstrate your concern • Set a good example • Make a difference • Help others
Soon, you will receive a pledge card and the 2007 Campaign Directory of 1000+ organizations to which you may donate. • Please review it and decide how you might best help.
Thanks for watching…and it only took a few minutes. Want to learn more? Go to www.ct.gov/csec Campaign Help Lines: Hartford: 860-951-7399 Norwich: 860-887-5288