Your contribution to United Way can make a big difference in children’s lives
Kindergarten is an exciting time for most children, but not every child has the skills they need to succeed. United Way is changing that through programs that help prepare children academically and socially.
“I would recommend this program to other parents,” said Rebecca, whose son Cain is enrolled in United Way of the Capital Region’s Ready for School, Ready to Succeed program. “I have seen a definite, noticeable difference. He’s more confident. He doesn’t seem to be as shy, and he’s also excited to speak up and answer questions.”
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You can support children like Cain by giving as little as a dollar a week to Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine’s 2021 United Way campaign, which runs through Friday, Nov. 19.
This year, for the first time, all Penn State Health entities and the College of Medicine are participating together in the campaign. The goal is $435,000.
- Penn State Health employees give here.
- College of Medicine employees give here.
Access the PDF form in OneDrive (Penn State Access ID login required). Download it, fill it out and email it to UnitedWayPayroll@psu.edu.
If you plan to continue your current payroll deduction, you do not have to complete a pledge form. Payroll contributions and designations are continuous unless changed.
Proven programs
The United Way also helps families through access to health care, workforce development and basic needs. You can direct your pledge to a specific nonprofit organization or to United Way’s general campaign.
Give and receive
Any Penn State Health or Penn State College of Medicine employee who contributes at least $182 ($7 per pay or $3.50 per week) to the United Way campaign will be eligible to win one of the following prizes:
- Preferred parking. 30 preferred on-campus parking spaces at designated locations
- Penn State Hockey. Four tickets to a game at Pegula Ice Arena for the 2022-2023 season.
- A Suite Treat. Hershey Medical Center suite at Giant Center ‒ tickets and food package to various events. Suite can be divided by two families, and each can bring six or seven guests.
- Go Bears! Three family four-packs of Hershey Bears Hockey tickets with parking passes.
- Hersheypark Happy! A family four-pack of Hersheypark tickets for 2022 season.
- Penn State Football. Four tickets to a game at Beaver Stadium for the 2022-2023 season.
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