Purdue United Way campaign climbs toward $700,000 goal

At just past the midpoint of the 2023 campaign, Purdue United Way is continuing to work toward its fundraising goal of $700,000 and invites the campus community to offer its support by donating, volunteering and taking part in campaign activities happening this fall.

Beth McNeil, dean of Libraries and School of Information Studies, is this year’s campaign chair, and Marion Underwood, dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, is the vice chair. Campaign leaders hope to reach this year’s goal by Nov. 8, when the campaign ends.

United Way of Greater Lafayette will be hosting a movie night at Loeb Stadium on Oct. 27. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the movie “The Addams Family 2” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on United Way of Greater Lafayette’s website. 

Members of the campus community can also sign up to participate in United Way of Greater Lafayette’s second annual Run United 5K run/walk, set for Oct. 28. Post-race awards and a children’s costume contest will follow. The event schedule and registration information can be found online.

The theme of this year’s campaign is “All In: Boilermakers Making a Difference.” Purdue men’s basketball player Mason Gillis made his impact this past summer by engaging with youth at Bauer Family Resources, one of 27 local nonprofit agencies supported by the annual campaign. Visit United Way of Greater Lafayette’s volunteer portal for a full list of volunteer opportunities open to all members of the community.

To donate or learn more information about this year’s campaign, visit the Purdue United Way website. Questions about the campaign can be directed to Lisa Duncan at llduncan@purdue.edu.