A season of helping
The 2011 campaign for Harvard Community Gifts is under way, with a blend of Harvard traditions and new opportunities. The campaign — a workplace giving program that dates back to World War II, lets Harvard faculty and staff donate to nonprofit and charitable organizations by payroll deduction and check. This year, using a new secure website, employees also can make donations by credit or debit card, a convenience many have requested. “The charities and the people they serve benefit from the enormous generosity of our faculty and staff,” said Katie Lapp, Harvard’s executive vice president and co-chair of the 2011 campaign, along with Provost Alan M. Garber. “By joining together with others, we multiply the effect we have on our neighbors and communities.” The 2011 campaign runs through Dec. 9. Employees may donate to up to five charities with one gift. American Express, Discover, Visa, and MasterCard are all accepted. Donations can be...