With the Purdue United Way Campaign in week 6, the United Way of Greater Lafayette shared the story of a Purdue Veterinary Medicine family to highlight just how much impact giving local has on the local community. The story is that of Angela Pickett, executive assistant to the dean, and her son, Charlie, who both have experienced the impact of the United Way and its programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angela shared that Charlie, now 17, has participated in various Autism support programs over the last few years. \u201cGrant\u2019s House and the Wabash Center is a bright spot for my family,\u201d Angela said. \u201cMy son participated in their after-school care and summer camp programs, and benefited from their job coaching. I’ve seen firsthand the positive impact of these services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a partner agency of the United Way of Greater Lafayette, Wabash Center is dedicated to providing life-changing services for our neighbors with disabilities or special needs. \u201cWith the support of United Way of Greater Lafayette and our partnership with the Purdue Autism Research Center, Wabash Center is growing our services for children and young adults with Autism and more,\u201d said Wabash Center President and CEO Jason McManus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Giving to Purdue United Way helps you make stories like Angela\u2019s possible. Donations support 24 local nonprofits, including the Wabash Center, ensuring that every dollar stays right here in our community. \u201cFor Boilermakers, Purdue United Way isn\u2019t just tradition \u2013 it\u2019s how we show up for our own community,\u201d said Jim Bullard, 2025 Purdue United Way Campaign Champion and the Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Mitch Daniels School of Business. \u201cWe give because we care about our friends, neighbors, and the funded partner agencies making a difference every day. Together, our local giving has a lasting impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Angela, who is PVM\u2019s United Way Campaign champion, emphasizes it\u2019s easy to make your 2025 pledge today by visiting\u00a0Purdue United Way<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0You can participate by either selecting \u201cGive Now\u201d or \u201cI don\u2019t wish to give.\u201d The college is steadily approaching its Purdue United Way fundraising goal.\u00a0\u00a0To date, nearly $15,000 has been raised toward the PVM goal of $20,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n