What is Penn State Student United Way?

Overview of the Club

The Penn State Student United Way (PSU SUW) is a student-run branch of the Centre County United Way. We are a group of student volunteers devoted to lending our Time and Talent for the benefit of our surrounding community. Additionally, we work closely with Centre County United Way to provide continuing support for its 40 partner agencies. Through our efforts, we hope to encourage other students to become both active members of our club and volunteers within their own community. Ultimately, our goal is to inspire our members to continue giving and volunteering beyond their careers at Penn State.

Brief History about PSU SUW

The Student United Way was founded as a student branch of the Centre County United Way at The Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Until 2007, PSU SUW was the only student-run organization for any United Way within the United States. Our club has grown considerably from its outset, and now it is serving as a model for students across the nation as they create their own Student United Way organizations.

Mission Statement

The Student United Way at the Pennsylvania State University, University Park Campus, serves the local community by:

1. educating our members, other student organizations, and the Penn State student body about Centre County United Way and its benefiting agencies
2. raising funds for health and human service initiatives in Centre County,
3. working together with student organizations to lead similar fundraising efforts.

We are students committed to leadership through service and teamwork. The Student United Way hopes to increase student involvement in the betterment of our Centre County community.

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