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Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)

CVC is the annual workplace campaign that facilitates state employee giving to local, state, and national charities.  TOGETHER, employees have raised $25 million since 1997!

The University kicked-off this year's campaign with an outdoor fair on October 22. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner of the prize drawing. Everyone who made a donation on or before the 22nd was eligible. Additional prize drawings will take place throughout the campaign, ending December 31.

In the spirit of friendly competition for a great cause, there will be a contest between CGPS and CAS to determine which campus has the highest participation of CVC pledges. 

This year's theme: $2 Can Do A Lot, Can You?

WHY SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE TO CVC?

  1. YOU can make a positive difference in the lives of those in need.
  2. All of the charities are FISCALLY SOUND, having been prescreened.
  3. 100% of your designated contribution goes to the charity stated.  NO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES (brand new this year as a result of employee requests.)
  4. There are over 1,300 participating charities.  You have many CHOICES to give.
  5. A percentage of each undesignated (or general pool) contribution will also go to your charity of choice.  These MATCHING FUNDS increase the power of your contribution.
  6. CVC giving is VERSATILE:  cash, check, credit card or payroll deduction.  PAYROLL DEDUCTION allows you to budget your contribution throughout the year, beginning with your January 16 paycheck.
  7. The ONLINE giving option is CONVENIENT and SECURE through EmployeeDirect.  Go to http://www.cvc.vipnet.org/index.html and click the green GIVE NOW button within the “Ready to make a donation” box.
  8. Your contribution is TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

CVC FUND FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

The Virginia State Emergency Fund (VSEEF) was launched in 2008, to help Virginia state employees. This fund was created for state employees who are in financial need as a result of an emergency, recent crisis or death of a loved one.   Grants awarded through the VSEEF are made possible by donations from state employees during the campaign.  CVC code: 3040

For ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and to view the PARTICIPATING CHARITIES, please visit the CVC website:  http://www.cvc.vipnet.org/index.html.  Also, feel free to contact one of the members of the University’s CVC Team:  Tember Smith, Education; Priscilla Sullivan, CGPS; Rick Hurley, Executive Vice President; and Tammy Prailey, Human Resources.

Financial Planning Guidance Available

The Virginia Credit Union has assembled helpful resources to assist state employees and their families in dealing with pressing financial needs brought on by the current economic situation.   ValueOptions, the state employee assistance program, also offers financial planning assistance. State employees and family members covered in the Commonwealth’s health plans can get up to four free counseling visits per incident..