Purdue United Way Campaign
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United Way Campaign Kickoff
SAVE THE DATE: September 24th
Uniting Purdue & the United Way
In the early 1980s, under the leadership of Purdue President Stephen Beering and Senior Vice President of Development, Charles Wise, Purdue University grew an organized United Way of Greater Lafayette campaign on campus. Today, Purdue faculty, staff, and friends collectively raise one of the largest campaigns in the community to benefit local agencies through the United Way of Greater Lafayette.
These partner United Way agencies ensure food and housing for families in crisis, mental health services for children, adult literacy education, and more. Many of these resources are crucial to the Purdue University community – to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff – from family counseling to mental health and addiction services, disability services, senior services, and more.
The United Way and its partner agencies are also trusted university partners that collaborate year-round and across campus with faculty and student groups in engaged scholarship, service, and experiential learning.
When we partner with United Way, we are transforming lives and are building a brighter tomorrow for all. Together, we can uplift and empower individuals, families, and communities facing adversity. We want to assure you that your support will become a beacon of hope for those in need. Together, let’s extend a helping hand; let’s ignite dreams; let’s create a legacy of kindness that will resonate for generations to come.
Dimitrios Peroulis, senior vice president for partnerships and online, Reilly Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering – Chair; Sang Eun Woo, chair of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership and Excellence, professor of industrial-organizational psychology in the College of Health and Human Sciences
Greater Lafayette Funded Partners
The United Way of Greater Lafayette funds agencies that believe the best way to improve lives is to mobilize the caring power of our community.
The United Way created a diverse network of human service providers, 25 agencies strong. Like the old adage “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime,” this network believes in the principle of alleviating poverty by facilitating self-sufficiency. The partners offer a comprehensive mix of programs and services to help Greater Lafayette children, families, individuals move through crises to stability, and from stability to self-sufficiency.
View the list of agencies your Purdue United Way campaign donation can support.
“I spent several years coordinating support for struggling working families. I did not know I was one step away from walking in their shoes. When I was in crisis, United Way made sure that I did not have to settle for less than quality childcare. now I can continue to fight for stable homes.” Jenni Murtaugh
Get Involved and Live United
There’s more than one way to make a difference with the United Way of Greater Lafayette. Click through to learn more:
Donate | Join the Purdue United Way campaign today!
Volunteer | Our community has many needs that only require a willingness to help.
Intern | Boilers can experience the fulfillment of social impact work and enhance their resumes with an internationally recognized brand.
Connect | Get updates and stay involved by connecting with the United Way of Greater Lafayette directly.