Dear Campus/Central Staff Administrators,
Each year the Dallas Independent School District supports UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, by launching a workplace campaign to raise funds for deserving college-bound students. UNCF plays a critical role in providing scholarships to more than 60,000 students each year to help them pursue higher education and become productive citizens for our nation. The funds raised from this campaign will be awarded as scholarships to seniors of all races in the Dallas ISD who plan to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU) or any other four-year accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2023.
The workplace campaign begins March 6, 2023, ends April 14, 2023, and is extended to students, staff, and their community members. Students may contribute cash donations through campus fundraising efforts. Staff may give donations cash or contribute funds electronically through Oracle under Employee Self Service. Staff have the option of choosing monthly payroll deduction or a one-time donation. Monthly deductions will be taken out during a nine (9) month period effective May 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024. Employees and community members may also donate to UNCF directly with this donation form. Additional information may be found on the Dallas ISD website.
I am pleased to serve as the district campaign coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. Please feel free to contact me at 972-925-8907 or email crwoods@dallasisd.org< if you have any questions. You may also contact the UNCF representative, Cortney Lewis Smith, at 972-234-1007 or email Cortney.lewis@uncf.org for additional information or materials.
Remember, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing in invest in."®
Sincerely,
Crystal Alexander
Manager II, STEM Department
Teaching and Learning Division
9400 N. Central Expressway, Suite 404
Dallas, TX 75231
972-925-8907
crwoods@dallasisd.org