Get Involved With Student United Way

Become a Member

Student United Way welcomes all students interested in joining our club. We ask for $10 in dues per semester, which go towards food at meetings and special events. SUW also requires only 15 hours of service per semester to be considered an active member. We encourage everyone to help out as much as they can, and each month we recognize the most active member through our member of the month program. If you are interested in joining, just come to one of our bi-weekly meetings or email Chelsea ( car5474@psu.edu. ) or Julia (jap5546@psu.edu. )

Meeting Schedule

- See the calendar for exact meeting times, dates, and locations.
- Meetings are typically held on Monday nights at 7:00PM in Thomas Building.
- Meetings usually last one hour.
- Contact Chelsea ( car5474@psu.edu. ) or Julia (jap5546@psu.edu. ) with any questions.

Popular Events

Winter Trash 2 Treasure Sale

SUW members are picture busy sorting items for the Trash 2 Treasure Sale.

The Student United Way Winter Trash 2 Treasure Sale was started as an outgrowth of the May Trash 2 Treasure Sale. Similar to the large sale in May, donations are collected, sorted, and sold at significantly reduced prices. All the money raised is then donated to Centre County United Way. Check out the Trash 2 Treasure page for more information.

Big Burger Challenge

Every year, an invitation is extended for Student United Way to participate in the Big Burger Challenge. In order to participate, teams are required to raise a specified amount of money, all of which is donated to Centre County United Way's yearly campaign goal. Then, Denny's Beer Barrel and Pub donates 15 pound burgers and each team races to finish the fastest. Although we didn't win, last year SUW raised $600 dollars towards the 2010 campaign goal.

Relay for Life®

SUW members Molly and Jamie pose with the Nittany Lion at the 2007 Relay for Life.

Each year, Student United Way participates in Penn State Relay For Life^®. One night a year, our members set up a ten with hundreds of other PSU students and participate in the 24 hour relay to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Whether it is struggling to set-up camp, walking around the track, or playing card games, the event is a lot of fun.

Alternative Spring Break: Habitat for Humanity

Originally started in 2007, each year during spring break Student United Way members participate in a week long Habitat for Humanity build. The trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and all members have found the build to be extremely rewarding.

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