United Way of Marion County

Fairmont State University has raised a record $31,525 through the annual United Way Campaign, which wrapped up Nov. 9. This amount is the largest campaign in Fairmont State’s 39-year campaign history.

Fairmont State University is proud to once again partner with the United Way of Marion County for its 2018 campaign and has set a goal of $25,000. Serving as honorary chair of the campus campaign is President Mirta Martin.

This year’s County campaign theme, “Be The One”, will be echoed on campus as faculty, staff and students are encouraged to find a way that they can “Be The One”. The campaign will run September 17 through November 9.  

Each year Fairmont State University supports the United Way of Marion County annual campaign. Many faculty and staff contribute each year to help meet the campaign goal, which is set at $440,000 for this year. Students joined the campaign this fall by participating in a raffle for a prime parking spot – the president’s.

The Office of Residence Life of Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College is hosting a Glitter Run 5K on the main campus in Fairmont on Saturday, May 2, to benefit the United Way of Marion County.

A “fun and exciting” family event is coming to Fairmont.

“Thinkfast” is an interactive game show that allows the audience to participate in activities while learning about a topic. The event is intended for families to attend.

Sponsored by the United Way of Marion County, an event on Sunday, March 16, will support the Sobrania Soup Opera, Mannington Food Pantry and the Salvation Army, providing needed nourishment for county residents. Empty Bowls Marion County also feeds the creative spirit of local potters.

A new partnership between paws4people, the Marion County Humane Society, Pruntytown Correctional Center and Fairmont State University will provide training to help shelter dogs become service dogs for those who need them, as well as an opportunity for inmates to give back to the community.