Fairmont State University Raising Funds During 40th Annual United Way Campaign

Fairmont State University is proud to once again be partnering with the Tygart Valley United Way for its 2023 campaign and has set a goal of $25,000. This year marks the 40th annual campus campaign.

This year’s campaign theme, “Here for Good”, will be echoed on campus as faculty, staff and students are encouraged to find a way that they can give back to the community. The campaign runs from September 18 through November 10.

“The Tygart Valley United Way plays a vital role in creating positive change within our communities,” said Mike Davis, President. “Fairmont State University believes in working together to achieve results and bring about community change. United Way is doing that every day in our community.”

All contributions for Fairmont State’s United Way campaign stay local, as the money is donated to 30 different organizations in Marion, Randolph, Taylor, Barbour, and Tucker counties that assist people with healthcare, childcare, youth mentoring, senior programs, mental health programs, disaster response initiatives and healthy lifestyle initiatives, among others. These agencies, however, do not have the resources for large fundraising campaigns and rely on Fairmont State’s United Way campaign each year for additional funding.

Employees interested in contributing should complete their pledge form and return it to their department Team Captain. Employees can also visit Fairmont State's United Way page for more information.

“Just like they’re known for doing across our region, Fairmont State University continues to step up for our community,” said Brett White, United Way CEO. “The dollars raised through this campaign are really changing lives. It is about helping our local neighbors, and no one does that better than Fairmont State.”

Fairmont State University’s donations help provide:

• 45 programs at 30 health and human service agencies
• 59,904 meals to individuals in need
• 6,813 nights of shelter for families affected by domestic violence
• 5,998 people received emergency financial assistance during a crisis
• 2,735 young people with educational learning opportunities

Since 2010, the University has given over $350,000 to the United Way. Fairmont State University is the second largest contributor to the local United Way.

“Fairmont State University thrives when our community thrives. Working together, we can make the future even brighter for all our neighbors,” added Davis.