Thursday, September 16th marked the Giving Campaign’s “Kickoff Cookout,” which was held at the MATC Downtown campus, and the efforts were for good causes. ?The Giving Campaign applies the help of donations by spreading them through a pool of other organizations such as MATC Foundation, United Way and Feed the Hungry, just to name a few.

?Some of the new agencies to join to the pool are the Earth Share Agency and Black United Fund of Wisconsin Agency. Campaign co-chair, Dr. Mohammad Dakwar said, “As an Institution we’re happy to give back to the community.” ?

?Steven Holloway, who is another co-chair says, “We’ve added a few new dimensions to this year’s campaign by improving our outreach to our part time employees.” Holloway, who is a continuing co-chair from last year, relayed that last year’s donations amounted to $177,500.00, the highest total for the MATC Giving Campaign- ever. Holloway and Dakwar also shared that the addition of a new credit card payment option will aide in the hopes of exceeding the new goal of $180,000.00 with around 600 donors.

?The cookout was a way to initiate this season’s donation pot by enticing faculty and staff with a fare to remember. On the third floor, in the school cafeteria, students enjoyed the savory platter of some juicy, BBQ riblet, creamy potato salad, soft dinner rolls, succulent marinated chicken breast, and fresh coleslaw all for just $6. There was even a special prize drawing for a Green Bay Packers package.

To find out more about making a personal, tax deductible donation to the Giving Campaign, please contact the MATC College Events line at (414) 297-8396