For 75 Years,
We Have Been There.
Now Be One of 750.
For 75 years, United Way of Odessa has been here for our community. Now, we’re inviting 750 people to give $75 in celebration of 75 years of service. Together, 750 gifts of $75 will provide $56,250 in support for local programs helping children, families, seniors and neighbors throughout our community.
Choose Your 75
Whether you give all at once or spread your gift across several pay periods, every option represents the same $75 commitment to our community.
Give $75 Once
Make your complete anniversary gift in one payment.
Give $15 x 5
Contribute $15 over five consecutive pay periods.
Give $5 x 15
Contribute $5 over 15 consecutive pay periods.
Payroll deductions will be coordinated through participating employers. Contact your employer or human resources department for specific enrollment and deduction information.
Your Gift Supports Local Impact.
For 75 years, United Way of Odessa has connected caring people with local programs helping our neighbors through life's challenges and opportunities.
Healthy Community Helping people access services and resources that support physical health, mental health and overall wellbeing.
Youth Opportunity Connecting children and young people with education, enrichment, family support and opportunities to reach their potential.
Financial Security Helping individuals and families meet essential needs, regain stability and work toward a more secure future.
Community Resiliency Strengthening the network of local organizations people depend on during difficult and unexpected circumstances.
When you give through United Way of Odessa, you become part of a coordinated effort to build a healthier, stronger and more resilient community.
Bring 75 for 75 to Your Workplace
Local employers play an important role in helping us reach 750 participants.
Participating organizations can give employees the opportunity to make a one-time contribution or spread their $75 pledge across consecutive pay periods.
United Way of Odessa can provide employers with employee email copy, payroll-deduction information, breakroom posters, social media graphics, digital campaign materials and talking points.
Help your employees make a difference together.
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75 for 75 is a special anniversary campaign celebrating United Way of Odessa's 75 years of service. The goal is to secure 750 pledges of $75, representing $56,250 in support for United Way and its community partners.
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You can make a one-time $75 gift or, through a participating employer, contribute $15 over five consecutive pay periods or $5 over 15 consecutive pay periods.
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No. Anyone can support the campaign by making a one-time $75 gift through the online donation option.
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Employees of participating organizations can select an available payroll-deduction option. Each employer will determine when deductions begin and provide the necessary enrollment instructions.
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Pledges should be submitted by December 1, 2026. Payroll deductions may continue after the campaign period until the full $75 pledge has been completed.
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Gifts support United Way of Odessa and its work with local programs addressing Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and Community Resiliency.
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Yes. Businesses, nonprofit organizations and public-sector employers can promote the campaign internally and offer payroll deduction when available. Contact United Way of Odessa at 432-332-0941 to learn more.