Celebrating the 2025 Purdue United Way Incentive Winners
At Purdue University, giving through Purdue United Way is about supporting our community in meaningful and lasting ways. Each year, faculty and staff across campus come together to invest in programs and services that create positive change close to home.
The 2025 Purdue United Way campaign reflected this commitment through the theme Local Giving. Lasting Impact. Thanks to broad participation and shared purpose, the campaign once again strengthened the network of support serving individuals and families throughout our communities.
2025 Purdue United Way Incentive Winners
The incentive program is one way Purdue United Way recognizes engagement and celebrates the many individuals who chose to support the campaign. While incentives are not the reason donors support the Purdue United Way campaign, they provide an opportunity to highlight participation and thank those who contribute.
Please join us in congratulating the following 2025 Purdue United Way incentive winners!
- DeEtte Star, College of Education – $250 VISA Gift Card
- Ed Johnson, Purdue Research Foundation – 8Eleven Modern Bistro Gift Card
- Josh Beauchamp, Administrative Operations – Birck Boilermaker Golf Package
- Marcia Iles, Athletics – The Spa Union Club Hotel Gift Card
- Will Sondgerath, College of Engineering – Boilerhouse Prime Gift Card
We are grateful to each of these individuals for their generosity and for helping advance Purdue United Way’s mission of local giving with lasting impact.
2025 Campaign by the Numbers
- $761,162 raised to support local United Way Greater Lafayette funded programs
- 1,600+ faculty and staff participating across campus
- 24 local agencies supported through Purdue United Way in Greater Lafayette
These contributions help ensure continued access to essential services focused on education, health, and financial stability throughout our region.
By supporting United Way, I’m making a meaningful impact on the lives of people in my own community… helping provide a space for healing and hope is why I give. – Lea Greathouse, Herrick Laboratories, Purdue University
Beyond Incentives: Local Giving, Lasting Impact
While celebrating incentive winners is important, the true impact of the Purdue United Way campaign is felt across the community. Every gift, regardless of size, supports local organizations that provide critical services and long-term solutions.
Through Purdue United Way, donors help strengthen partnerships, expand access to resources, and support agencies that work every day to improve lives. This collective effort ensures that local needs are met today while building a stronger future for tomorrow.
Thank You for Supporting Purdue United Way
To everyone who participated in the 2025 Purdue United Way campaign – as a donor, advocate, volunteer, or champion – thank you! Your generosity directly supports local programs and creates lasting impact throughout our community.
Local giving creates lasting impact – supporting the programs and services our community relies on every day. – Jim Bullard, Dean, Daniels School of Business
About Purdue United Way
The Purdue United Way campaign is dedicated to raising funds and supporting initiatives that address critical needs in the Greater Lafayette area. Through community-driven efforts and strategic partnerships, we strive to create lasting, positive change in our community.
To learn more about Purdue United Way and future opportunities to get involved, visit:
https://www.purdue.edu/engagement/programs/uw/