Together We Will

Courage. Creativity. Innovation. Respect.

These Husky values see us through all kinds of challenges — from facing hard times to righting wrongs and helping to solve problems. Every day, we find tremendous hope in how the UW community pulls together to listen, learn, take action and improve the world. Together we’re ready for whatever tomorrow might bring.

Mandy Harris in front of bookshelves at a library

Librarian alum was ready for uncharted territory

After her library canceled in-person events, Mandi Harris, ’19, quickly shifted children’s and family programs online.

How you can help

We’re moved and inspired by the outpouring of offers to help as we work to create a healthier and more equitable world. Below are the most critical areas of need as we continue to serve our students, patients and communities.

UW Black Opportunity Fund

three Black female students standing close together and smiling

Photo by Michael B. Maine

Systemic racism continues to harm the Black community. You can help fund a strategic agenda that addresses these inequities and injustices and meets immediate and ongoing needs of our Black students and faculty.

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UW COVID-19 Emergency Student Funds

When you contribute to an emergency student fund for one of our three campuses, you provide essential resources to students who have lost the employment, housing or family support that enables their college education.

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UW Medicine COVID-19 Response Fund & equipment donations

When you give to the UW Medicine Emergency Response Fund, you support UW Medicine’s extensive COVID-19 efforts: from testing and research to patient care and keeping our health-care providers safe.

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COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund

UW and UW Medicine employees are critical in navigating the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can support employees facing financial hardships due to this public health emergency.

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Ways to engage

Now more than ever, we need each other. Our collective effort will help us solve the challenges affecting health and well-being everywhere. Here are just a few ways to learn, reflect and take action in your community.