Donate now for a chance to win our 2017 Maryland Charity Campaign prize giveaways, a FitBit Charge 2. Be sure to make your gift or pledge before the end of the day, Friday, November 24, to be eligible for the prize drawing. Everyone who has already contributed to the fall campaign is automatically entered into the drawing.

If you have any questions about the campaign, or need assistance with making a pledge or donation, please see our online giving tutorial or contact your department's or division's MCC Coordinator.

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, 

I write with regret to inform our community of the sad news that our dear friend and colleague Lu Caldwell, administrative assistant in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Ms. Caldwell came to UMBC from the Maryland Higher Education Commission in 1998. In her 19 years with UMBC, she served the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in many capacities. She was office manager and provided administrative support to the office’s director, as well as to the office’s merit scholarships unit. She also assisted in the processing of need-based aid documentation. Ms. Caldwell touched many lives during her 42 years of service to the State of Maryland, and we are thankful to have had the opportunity to work with such a kind, passionate, and dedicated colleague.

A viewing service for Ms. Caldwell will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at March Funeral Homes - West Baltimore, 4300 Wabash Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21215. Visitation begins at 2 p.m., followed by a service at 2:30 p.m.

Hello colleagues,

UMBC’s annual Maryland Charity Campaign is officially underway!

UMBC: Giving Back. This year’s message embodies the spirit of our institution, which has been recognized time and again as one of the most generous in the state. With your support, we can continue to show we are a community that cares by raising vital funds for nonprofit organizations that serve the surrounding community in many ways, from food and shelter to education and job training.

At this time, you should have received your Maryland Charity Campaign pledge form, which contains all of the information you need to donate to the charity or charities of your choice. If for some reason you have not yet received a pledge form, please contact your coordinator as soon as possible so that one can be provided to you. If you need assistance donating online, please visit our online help guide to learn more about the details and requirements of this year's campaign donation process.

Every year, hundreds of UMBC colleagues make a difference with their charitable giving through this campaign. There are few illustrations of our community's generosity and commitment more powerful than our collective participation in the Maryland Charity Campaign.

Thank you for giving this campaign your every consideration.