
Get Involved. Give Back. Have Fun.
Even small fundraisers like the ones below can make a big difference! They help United Way of Portage County support programs that improve the lives of thousands of people in our community—by creating a Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, and boosting Financial Stability!
Examples of FUN-draisers:
Basket Auction
It’s time to bring your creativity, teamwork, and competitive spirit to the table. Invite your department to sponsor, design, and fill a themed gift basket — think spa day, chocolate indulgence, golf lover’s dream, culinary delights, or anything your team can dream up!
Coin War
Set up large empty water bottles for each department in a central location. Employees drop their spare change into the bottle. Coins are positive while paper money is negative--so feel free to sabotage the competition! The group with the highest point value wins. All cash collected is donated to United Way!
Root Beer Float Day!
Point Brewery is offering complimentary root beer to campaign teams—up to a set quantity—with the option to purchase additional cases at a significantly discounted rate. This is a great opportunity to add a fun, memorable touch to your campaign events! Contact Katie at Katie@unitedwaypoco.org for more information.
Potluck Payoff
Turn lunch into a feast for a cause! Host a potluck where everyone brings their favorite dish to share. Come hungry and enjoy a delicious variety of homemade eats — all proceeds go to support United Way! Just chip in a small donation to fill your plate and support our fundraising efforts.
Chili Cookoff
Calling all chili champs! Invite employees to cook up their best chili recipe and compete for top honors. A panel of “expert” judges will taste and decide the winner — or let everyone vote for their favorite! For a small donation, staff can sample all the entries and enjoy a hearty lunch, all while supporting United Way!