Support Durham through Duke’s ‘Doing Good’ Campaign

Employee giving campaign provides funding for community and nonprofit organizations that enhance education, economic mobility, housing and more

The Durham skyline with Duke in the distance
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When Tammy Sorrell started working at Duke 29 years ago, the childcare center she found for her three young children was essential.

For Sorrell, the fact that the center received some of its funding from the United Way of the Greater Triangle made the decision to donate a small portion of each paycheck to Doing Good, Duke’s employee giving campaign, an easy choice.

“Giving is a small way for me to give back to a community that has supported my family and me throughout my career at Duke,” said Sorrell, Duke Health Facilities Director of Human Resources and a longtime Doing Good supporter.

Organized by Duke Community Affairs, Doing Good contributions support community and nonprofit organizations; economic mobility, college access and career readiness; education, early childhood development and school readiness; health nutrition and food security; neighborhoods, housing and infrastructure; and the United Way of the Greater Triangle.

“By giving their time, talent and treasure, employees across Duke University and Duke Health help build a culture of engagement and partnership that advances the health and well-being of our neighboring communities,” said Tuere Bowles, Associate Vice President for Duke Community Affairs.

Employees select the cause they’d like to support and make tax-deductible donations through a one-time gift or payroll deduction with the Duke@Work self-service website. Every dollar donated goes directly to community organizations working in that area.

“I believe it’s important to support our neighbors and strengthen our community,” Sorrell said. “Our employee giving can make a real difference, helping programs and services continue to grow and thrive rather than struggle or disappear because the funding isn’t there to sustain them.”

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