World Caring Day - Human Resources Blog

💛 Show You Care at Missouri State

June 7 is World Caring Day, a reminder to pause and show compassion for those around us. At Missouri State University, we believe in building a campus community rooted in kindness, support, and connection. Whether you give time, food, or resources—your caring actions matter.

🤝 Make Your Time Matter: Donate Vacation Leave to the Shared Leave Pool

Consider donating unused vacation leave to Missouri State’s Shared Leave Pool—a voluntary program that supports coworkers facing a serious medical condition or welcoming a child through adoption or placement.

This program provides financial relief by ensuring paid leave—it’s a meaningful way to help a coworker in need.

⏳ Limited-Time Opportunity: The donation cap has been temporarily increased from 48 to 64 hours. If you’ve already given the max in the past, you can now donate up to 16 more hours.

💡 Employees must donate at least 8 hours to be eligible to receive shared leave. Donations can be made in 1-hour increments.

🎯 Goal: Help us reach 2,500 donated hours by June 30.

🖥️ How to Donate:
Log into MyMissouriState
Click the Time & Leave Resources card
Select Shared Leave Pool (Requests & Donations)

🧺 Help Stock the Bear Pantry

Food insecurity impacts students, staff, and faculty right here on campus. The Bear Pantry offers essential food and hygiene items to those who need them.

Ways to care: Drop off non-perishable goods, Host a donation drive, Volunteer your time

A small act of kindness can help someone get through a tough week.

💵 Support the United Way Campaign

MSU’s annual United Way Campaign supports programs across the Ozarks that focus on education, health, and financial stability.

Your donation—no matter the size—goes directly toward strengthening our local community and helping people build better lives.

💙 Prefer to Give Financially? Support the MSU Foundation

You can also participate by making a financial contribution through the Missouri State Foundation.

Your gift supports: Student scholarships, Emergency needs,Campus initiatives

Let’s use World Caring Day as a moment to give, support, and uplift. Whether you’re donating vacation time, stocking a pantry shelf, or contributing financially—your care makes our campus stronger.