Contribute to United Way
Carnegie Mellon's deep-rooted partnership with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a testament to our commitment to the community. By giving to United Way, you directly support vital programs that provide our neighbors facing hardship with the foundations for a better life: access to food and shelter, pathways to financial well-being, and opportunities for success in education and beyond.
How to give:
- Complete a pledge form [pdf] and send it to HR Services.
- Use the pledge form to donate through one-time payroll deduction, Bill Me, check, credit card or stock donation.
- You can designate a target area or specific organization for all or part of your donation; refer to the Regional Code Book [pdf] for a listing of Contributor Supported Agencies.
- Volunteer through one of United Way's many opportunities for individuals and groups.
United Way at CMU: Your Donation's Impact
| Total donation | Amount per pay | What United Way can do with your donation |
| $15 | Monthly: $1.25 Biweekly: $0.62 |
Connect a caller to critical help through 211 |
| $20 | Monthly: $1.66 Biweekly: $0.83 |
Provide a meal for a family of four or provide a classroom library to preschool centers throughout our region to help build a love for reading |
| $25 | Monthly: $2.08 Biweekly: $1.04 |
Provide one night of housing for someone without shelter or heat in their home through United Way's Cold Weather Shelter partnership in Westmoreland County |
| $35 | Monthly: $2.91 Biweekly: $1.45 |
Provde a family with everything they need to bring education into their home for an early learner |
| $100 | Monthly: $8.33 Biweekly: $4.16 |
Help one senior learn how to navigate new transportation options (ride-sharing) to meet their basic needs and get to four medical appointments or grocery store trips |
| $135 | Monthly: $11.25 Biweekly: $5.62 |
Provide five days of breakfast and lunch to an individual facing food insecurity |
| $500 | Monthly: $41.66 Biweekly: $20.83 |
Help prevent an eviction and keep a family safe in their home |
| $580 | Monthly: $48.33 Biweekly: $24.16 |
Help a family through a short-term crisis |
| $700 | Monthly: $58.33 Biweekly: $29.16 |
Provide a disabled veteran with food, housing and assistance getting connected with ongoing, life supporting disability-related benefits |
| $1,000 | Monthly: $83.33 Biweekly: $41.66 |
Connect a young person with a caring adult mentor, keeping the student engaged in school and dreaming about a positive future |