Pitt United Way Campaign organizers have shared that the campaign has now raised more than $313,000 as its launch month closes, putting the University at 42 percent of its overall goal.
Photo gallery
There are already some great shots of this year's United Way activities, which you can view on the Pitt campaign's website. Send photos of your department's fun events so that they can be added to the gallery.
Affinity groups for young professionals
The United Way offers two affinity groups for young professionals who make contributions and want to become active in the community:
United Way LINC (Lead, Impact, Network, Change) gives young professionals a chance to share knowledge, apply skills and volunteer around their communities while they network. It is open to members who are 30 years old and under and who make an annual contribution of $250 or more to the United Way Impact Fund. Details about the LINC group are available via PDF.
Bridges Society is open to professionals under the age of 45 who commit to donating $1,000 or more to the United Way. In addition to networking and volunteer opportunities, this affinity group offers the opportunity for a voice in determining the values we hold in the community. Read more about the BRIDGES Society in the PDF brochure.
How to donate
The United Way Campaign website has information about how you can donate to support the Pitt campaign.
Options include payroll deduction, credit card, check or even by mail.
Donors can contribute to the United Way Impact Fund, through which the United Way targets funds to support the local agencies that serve populations facing the most critical current needs, or donors can instead choose from hundreds of local and regional organizations to direct their contributions toward.
Oct. 26 prize winners
Faculty and staff who donate to the Pitt United Way Campaign are automatically entered into a weekly prize drawing. Everyone who donates is eligible to win in all of the weekly prize drawings. Prizes include Pitt umbrellas, lunch for two at the University Club, vacation days and designated parking spaces during December and January.
Congratulations to the following winners!
Vacation Day
Stacy Ash, Computing Services and Systems Development (CSSD)
Cake from Oakland Bakery
George Leikaufh, Graduate School of Public Health
Ted Fritz, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management
Lunch for two at the University Club
Susan Charie, Graduate School of Public Health
Two tickets to the Nov. 15 Pitt men's basketball game against Central Arkansas
Robert Nishikawa, School of Medicine
