United is the way to a Thriving Tomorrow for Centre County
A Message to the community from Megan Evans
There’s no denying it: We are living in uncertain times.
At the national level, we see policy debates, funding instability and a growing sense of unpredictability.
But here’s the truth: We don’t need to wait on Washington to make a difference. We don’t need to be paralyzed by what we can’t control.
In Centre County, we have something powerful. We have each other. We have neighbors helping neighbors. And we have Centre County United Way, an anchor of stability, compassion and action.
When families are struggling, when nonprofits are stretched thin, when uncertainty hangs in the air—we remain steady. We remain focused. And we remain committed to one thing: our mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. But we can't do it alone.
That’s why this year, we’re asking our community to rise with us – not just with financial support, but with renewed confidence and commitment.
We know donors have favorite organizations. We encourage that support! We also ask that you set aside a gift for Centre County United Way. Because your donations fund the essential programs that make up our community’s safety net. Our partner agencies apply for CCUW funding that goes to specific programs, to fill in the critical and urgent gaps that they can’t cover financially.
This campaign isn’t about equal gifts. It’s about shared responsibility. If everyone gives at a level that’s meaningful to them, together, we will succeed.
Your donation is an investment and a message. It says: We believe in Centre County. We believe in our neighbors. No one should face hardship alone.
So today, I invite you to stand with us. Give what you can and perhaps give again! Spread the word. Invite others to join us. Let’s show what’s possible when a community doesn’t just come together but thrives together.