What does it mean to Live United?
For over 40 years, Penn State has designated Centre County United Way as the University’s charity of choice. We run a campus-wide campaign that includes special events such as Trash to Treasure, Liberal Arts Office Olympics, Coins for Caring and many more. Each unit in the University system assigns staff and/or faculty members to manage their efforts and spread the United Way story to their co-workers and friends.
Advocacy
28 partner agencies have collaborated to accomplish incredible work.
Volunteering
Thousands have supported our partner network and our special events – Col. Gerald Russell PNC Bank Day of Caring, Taste of the Town, and, in conjunction with Penn State, Trash to Treasure – saving our partner network over $600,000 in operating expenses.
Education
94% of the children and 88% of the adults enrolled in intensive literacy programs demonstrated measurable improvement in their reading skills. 27% of those enrolled in programs designed to improve literacy demonstrated measurable improvement in their reading skills. 93% reported improved cultural understanding and knowledge. 100% demonstrated improved ability to appropriately access the legal system. Total served = 27,702 children and adults.
Financial Stability
96% enrolled in financial education, employment and support programs (11,316 people) demonstrated measurable improvement in their financial condition.
Health
86% enrolled in CCUW partner network programs (19,334 people) were evaluated and demonstrated measurable improvement in their ability to deal with mental, physical and drug and alcohol related issues.