At a kick-off breakfast, Pitt United Way Campaign managers heard from campaign leaders and participated in a service activity. The annual campaign has officially launched and runs through early spring 2020.
Through options like neighborhood activities, volunteer outreach or giving, the Office of Community and Governmental Relations is reinventing opportunities for faculty and staff to engage with the community.
Through personal contributions, team donation activities and fundraising special events, the 2018 Pitt United Way Campaign raised more than $700,000 and showed how the University community can make a difference in the lives of those in need.
At Pitt Business, Kristy Bronder manages the United Way Campaign across multiple departments in different locations and her efforts have helped to achieve increases in participation rates and special events.
This Friday, Jan. 4, shop for books, electronics and other goods at Pitt’s annual Re-Gift and Thrift event. All proceeds benefit the Pitt 2018 United Way Campaign.
The 2018 Pitt United Way campaign has nearly reached 75 percent of its overall goal. Friday, Dec. 21 marks the final day to contribute via payroll deduction, but the campaign will continue through March.