Purdue United Way campaign kicks off

The 2023 Purdue United Way campaign is now underway, with the goal of raising $700,000 for local agencies in need. The campaign ends Nov. 8.

The campaign officially launched Wednesday (Sept. 20) following a kickoff event on Purdue Mall with volunteers; organizers; this year’s campaign chair, Beth McNeil, dean of Libraries and School of Information Studies; and vice chair Marion Underwood, dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences.

“Purdue’s excellence depends on the continued strength of the Greater Lafayette community,” Underwood says. “Please consider supporting the United Way so that our neighbors, colleagues and friends can enjoy the high quality of life that has sustained this university for over 150 years.”

Purdue President Mung Chiang and First Lady Kei Hui celebrated the start of this year’s campaign with university deans, vice presidents and other campaign leaders and contributors during a Sept. 13 ice cream social at Westwood. Following remarks, Hui presented a Purdue United Way campaign donation to United Way of Greater Lafayette CEO David Bathe.

New to this year’s campaign is the Century Club — a rewards card celebrating United Way of Greater Lafayette’s 100th anniversary. Those who donate a new gift of $100 or increase last year’s gift by $100 will be eligible to claim a card containing discounts for select restaurants and retailers in Greater Lafayette.

The ePledge online pledge system continues this year. Donors can make an unrestricted gift to United Way of Greater Lafayette or choose a specific agency for their donations. Gifts can be made through payroll deduction or as a one-time donation. For credit card transactions, United Way of Greater Lafayette contracts with CyberSource, a trusted name in e-commerce that meets industry security standards.

Boilermakers can engage with their community by taking part in volunteer opportunities throughout September during United Way of Greater Lafayette’s Month of Caring. A list of volunteer opportunities can be found here.

A link to donate and more information can be found on the Purdue United Way website. For questions about the campaign, contact Lisa Duncan at llduncan@purdue.edu.