With more than $98,000 raised to date, the campus campaign for United Way has proven a success, says chair Sara McNorton.

“We have had a total of 221 donors step up so far and of those, 42 are first-time donors and another 23 have increased their gifts,” she notes. “It’s great to see we are reaching new donors — that’s something we can build on for the future.”

The charity pursues a cradle-to-career strategy to eliminate childhood poverty in Windsor-Essex. McNorton emphasizes it’s not too late to make a contribution.

“The links we sent through email to all faculty and staff will remain live through the year,” she says. “Anyone can pull up the message to respond at any time.”

An incentive draw on Friday earned bonuses for winners: Rob Janisse, Megan Fulmer, and Maria Argoselo each won an extra vacation day; Jennifer Johrendt and Denis Lougheed won free parking on campus for a year; students Orchid Sayid, Serena Pantula, and Sanketh Petty won United Way ballcaps.