The WVU United Way Campaign presented the United Way last week with a check for $215,849.94, the amount raised this year by the University and WVU retirees. Thanks to faculty, staff and students who helped make the campaign a success this year.
United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties recently wrapped up its 2020 Campaign, announcing it had surpassed its $1,345,000 goal.
West Virginia University Dean of the College of Creative Arts Keith Jackson served as the chair of the 37th annual WVU United Way campaign. He presented the check to local United Way Chief Executive Officer Brandi Helms.
“We are so pleased to once again partner with WVU in the campaign. They are one of our largest workplace campaigns, and we couldn’t do it without them,” Helms said. “We know campus life is often quite busy and fast-paced, but it’s wonderful to see those who work for the university take time out to donate to United Way. WVU is a vital part of this community, and our donors from the university realize the importance of giving back.”
Dollars raised in the WVU United Way campaign stay here, with money going toward the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties. That money funds 46 programs at 24 agencies in the two counties, as well as United Way internal programming, such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, 2-1-1 call service, and the Family Resource Network. The United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of everyone in Mon and Preston counties.
Dollars raised during the WVU campaign go to help the United Way provide:
- 40,589 individuals with emergency assistance in a crisis or in need of food, housing, or utility assistance.
- 1,008 individuals and families with child abuse/neglect counseling support.
- 32,480 weekend food packs sent home to children.
- 1,039 visits for mental health case management and counseling.
- 3,452 individuals with early literacy/education programs.
- 3,104 children with quality after school and summer care.
As part of the campaign, the Student United Way sold Gold Rush T-shirts for the annual “Gold Rush” football game, which was Sept. 14. It raised nearly $8,000 for the campaign.
Last year, WVU raised $223,207.78 overall for the campaign. The WVU United Way campaign began in 1982.