Centre County United Way Launches Give & Win Calendar

Centre County United Way is offering a new way for  community members to give back and have some fun at the same time with the launch of United Wins: The Give & Win Calendar, a month-long cash calendar raffle benefiting CCUW’s Partner Agency Network.  

Throughout the month of January, each raffle calendar gives the holder 10 chances per day to win cash prizes totaling more than $5,000, while helping fund programs that support the health, education and financial stability of more than 40,000 Centre County residents. 

“This calendar is about more than daily drawings—it’s daily impact,” Megan Evans, CCUW executive director, said in a release. “Every ticket purchased helps our neighbors access safe housing, nutritious  food, early learning opportunities, financial coaching, mental health support, and more. Every prize  awarded represents another win for Centre County.”  

HOW IT WORKS

• CCUW has printed 1,000 raffle calendars, each sold for $25.  

• Every calendar includes a set of 10 unique four-digit numbers, which together cover all possible combinations for the PA Lottery “Pick 4” 7 p.m. drawing.  

• Each night in January, the official PA Lottery “Pick 4” drawing determines the winning number. The raffle ticket with the matching number sequence wins that day’s cash prize, which is  sponsored by a local business, organization or community member.  

• There will only be one winner per day. 

• 100% of proceeds remain in Centre County to fund United Way programs and services through  CCUW’s Partner Agency Network.  

Winning ticket holders must contact Centre County United Way to verify their numbers and claim their prize. CCUW will regularly update its website and social media channels with winning numbers, and each  raffle ticket includes a QR code linking directly to the PA Lottery list of drawings. 

HOW TO PURCHASE A CALENDAR

Community members can purchase calendars in several convenient ways: 

• Online: Buy securely with options to ship or pick up by visiting the United Wins Online Shop. 

• Pop-Up Shops: Look for CCUW at pop-up sale locations across the community; dates and locations will be posted on the Centre County United Way website and social media. 

• CCUW Office: Stop by the new CCUW office at 112 W. Foster Ave., Suite 301, State College, PA, 16801 for a tour and to purchase a calendar in person. 

• Partner Sales Sites: Select local businesses and organizations will host on-site calendar sales, including W.C. Clarke’s Cheese Shoppe, 234 E. Calder Way, State College. Other locations and dates will be announced as they are confirmed.  

HELP CCUW RAISE $25,000 FOR LOCAL PROGRAMS

The goal of the United Wins calendar is to raise $25,000 in funding to support CCUW’s Partner Agency  Network and the critical services they provide to neighbors across Centre County.  

Those who want to further amplify their impact can: 

• Share CCUW social media posts to spread the word.  

• Host a pop-up sale or on-site sale at their business or organization. 

• Become a United Wins Ambassador by taking packs of calendars to sell to friends, family,  colleagues or customers. Ambassadors have no financial obligation. They can simply return any unsold calendars by the deadline agreed and receive recognition for their efforts.