This year's United Way/Maine Share 26 Days of Giving campaign topped its $100,000 goal. The Bowdoin community raised $104,035 for local charities, breaking last year's record high of $81,602.
During the campaign, which kicked off on October 1, College employees had the option of allocating a portion of each paycheck to the general fundraising effort or to a particular cause supported by United Way and Maine Share.
For the first time in the campaign's history at Bowdoin, students were involved in the fundraising event. Students collaborated with local non-profit organizations to raise awareness about community issues.