Baylor Supports United Way Waco-McLennan County
Baylor is excited to continue its support of United Way Waco-McLennan County! Every dollar you donate stays right here in our community, supporting life-changing services for those who need it most.
The Waco McLennan County United Way directs voluntary contributions to local agencies that provide essential health and human services year-round. By making a donation, you are ensuring agencies and programs receive funding throughout the year.
You can also choose to continue to build the Baylor Family Compassion Fund which will help those in need right here at Baylor. You can do so by checking the heart-shaped box on your pledge form.
Give Online
Online payroll deduction form
Make your pledge for the 2026 United Way Campaign using the online payroll deduction form.
Using United Way's Online Donation System
If you would like to make a donation using your debit or credit card, please follow the instructions below. Thank you!
- Visit www.unitedwaywaco.org.
- Click the yellow button in the top right-hand corner that reads, "DONATE".
- Complete the form with your relevant personal information.
- Select YES for the question that asks, "Are you giving to your company's annual campaign?"
- Type BAYLOR UNIVERSITY in the box provided.
- Complete the giving information based on your donation.
If you have alternative donation questions or campaign questions, please email Community_Relations@baylor.edu.
Together, we can make a lasting impact—both in our local community and within the Baylor Family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unless you choose one of the four pillars associated with the United Way Impact Framework listed, your gift will go to a general fund which is carefully reviewed by an allocations committee, who finally determines which agency gets what money. Donations to the Waco/McLennan County United Way are used to help people in our community.
Great question! Baylor knows that many faculty and staff do just that, and further understands the financial commitment and sometimes strains experienced. We ask that the Baylor Family encourage each other by giving what they can - maybe no more than $5 a month to this worthy cause that helps to support people right here where we live.
Donations for annual campaigns will begin with the first pay period of each calendar year in January.
Of course! Just indicate that option on your pledge. Remember, you can make your gift by payroll deduction or debit/credit card through the United Way online donation system. If you have questions about alternative donation payments, please email Community_Relations@baylor.edu.
Actually, the annual campaign, which occurs in the fall, provides the opportunity for individuals to consider what gift they can make for the following year and make changes as they wish. For this reason, you will complete a new pledge card each year to continue to donate.
Fun and creative activities are welcome, but be sure to clear everything with your supervisor. We would not want you to take time away from your work day. One other thing to consider, why not encourage everyone in your office to make their contribution via payroll deduction for the amount that they would have spent on the baking process (groceries, time, etc.) or on an item purchased at the sale? ($5 or $10 for a nice cake or homemade bread) This could be a no bake/no eat Bake Sale - saving time and calories!
No, the funds raised in Waco/McLennan County stay in our area, and our United Way does not fund Planned Parenthood. To read more about the agencies in our community, click here.