Carnegie Mellon University

United Way Campaign Events

Make a difference while having fun! Join the United Way Campaign through engaging events and contests. Your contribution supports vital services in our community. Every bit counts! You are also encouraged to give to United Way through a one-time gift or continuing payroll deduction.

Upcoming Events:

NEW! Tartan Bingo

We're trying out a new event this year, so if you are feeling lucky and generous, please join us for a round of Tartan Bingo on March 18 or March 27 (noon–12:30 p.m.). Unlike regular bingo, we will be calling out names, places and events to fill your bingo card and stir your Tartan spirit.

Bingo winners will be able to choose a prize from a list of CMU swag and other items. Participants can only win once.

  • March 10 Winner: Rita Motor
  • March 18 Winner: Kaylea Schreibeis
  • March 27 Winner: TBD

How do you join?

  1. Make a $10 donation per event via the ePledge portal (scroll to find GAMES button)
  2. Complete this brief survey
  3. Todd Rosignoli will send your bingo card(s) and meeting invitation(s)

Food Truck Day — March 18

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18, please join us in the rear parking lot near Tepper for an assortment of food trucks offering a range of delicious savory and sweet options to tempt your taste buds. Partcipating trucks will donate 10% of sales to the 2025 campaign.

Participating food trucks:

  • Billu Indian Grill
  • La Palapa
  • Pittsburgh Crepes
  • Pittsburgh Halal
  • Revival Chili
  • Southside BBQ

Sarris Candy Sale — February 17 through April 13

Satisfy your sweet tooth by purchasing candy online or via in-person sales hosted by United Way Team Captains.

  • Online orders: visit the Sarris fundraising site and use Group ID #10-3964 through April 13. The campaign earns 25% on all online orders.
  • In-person sales: Some team captains are organizing in-person sales of candy bars and chocolate-covered pretzels. Be on the lookout or ask your team captain for more information.

Double Good Popcorn Sale — COMPLETE

Thank you to everyone who purchased delicious, premium popcorn from Double Good. We received 50% of all sales.

Jersey Mike's Day — COMPLETE

Thank you to everyone who purchased lunch or dinner on February 26, in partnership with the Jersey Mike's Bloomfield location. Our campaign earned 40% on all sales made in person or via the Jersey Mike's app.