2025-2026 Yale University Special Events

Everyone deserves to be part of a thriving community, and your support to the Yale-United Way Campaign helps make that possible. By increasing access to food and stable housing, advancing the well-being of children, and promoting economic mobility, you are leading the way in helping build a better future for all.

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Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art 2025 Chili Contest Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12pm Location: Yale University Art Gallery, Main Entrance, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven MINIMUM $8.00 DONATION TO THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN *PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME WHEN DONATING

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Please join the Surgical Specialties & Specialty Services IBO's as we host our 3rd Annual Bingo Charity Event!!! This year's theme is Bingo & Beverages! We will be providing beverages, light snacks and desserts. In order to participate in this special cause, please donate through this website. You will receive 1 Bingo Card for every $5 you donate. All proceeds will go to United Way of Greater New Haven. All participants will have multiple chances to win great prizes. Here are just a few highlights from last year's Impact Report due in part to your generous donations: - 42,129 People Fed & Housed - 31,301 Kids Supported in Learning - 6,603 People Assisted - 10+ Million Dollars Invested in our Community - 88,428 Lives Impacted

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Join us for a high-energy evening of Salsa & Bachata, community connection, and giving back! Whether youโ€™re brand new to dance or already love the dance floor, this night is for everyone. ๐Ÿ“ Location: Viva Dance & Fitness Center for the Arts, 243 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06517 ๐Ÿ—“ Date: POSTPONED โฐ Time: Arrive between 5:30โ€“6:00 PM, Class runs 6:00โ€“8:00 PM (sharp start!) ๐Ÿ‘‘ Instructor: Kelvia Flores โœจ Assistants: Jailene, JR & Nolly Donation: $25 per person | $40 per couple, All proceeds support United Way of Greater New Haven. Limited Capacity: 50 individuals or 25 couples, reserve your spot early ** Please add your name when donating** What to Expect รผ Beginner-friendly lessons + social dancing รผ Great music & warm community vibes รผ Bring an extra pair of shoes to enjoy the dance floor to the max ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ, BYOB if you feel extra excited Why It Matters: Your contribution helps United Way: Feed & house local families Support childrenโ€™s learning Provide crisis assistance to neighbors in need Together, we make a real impact. Letโ€™s dance for a purpose. ๐Ÿ’œ Question? Please reach out to Ilsa Otero & Paula Maguina

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To Enter Now: Click Donate --> Select $10 Donation --> Enter Your Info --> Click Donate. Youโ€™re automatically registered once your donation is complete! Even if Thursday isnโ€™t your usual on-campus day, we encourage you to come in for the event and join the fun in person! If you have meetings before or after Bingo for a Cause, there are plenty of bookable workspaces throughout the building you can review by clicking here. Come enjoy a break, see colleagues, and support a great cause! Questions? Reach out to any member of the HR-United Way Champion & Ambassador Team: Ashlee Ciliberti Pamela Cox Gae Barbano Lorraine Skibitcky Marisa Berti Terry Reese

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To Enter Now: Click Donate --> Select $20 Donation --> Enter Your Info --> Click Donate ๐ŸŽ‰ Donโ€™t Miss Out on Your Chance to Win! ๐ŸŽ‰ When you make your donation, be sure to enter your first and last name so we can add you to the daily prize drawing. We want to make sure you get the credit you deserve! โœจ Good news: You donโ€™t have to be on the weekly Zoom live drawing to win, weโ€™ll send an email announcing all winners after the event. Butโ€ฆ weโ€™d love to see you there! The live drawing is a fun way to cheer each other on and celebrate together, so pop in if you can! Zoom link: https://yale.zoom.us/j/99655890002?from=addon Questions? Reach out to any member of the HR-United Way Champion & Ambassador Team: Ashlee Ciliberti Pamela Cox Gae Barbano Marinda Monfilston Lorraine Skibitcky Marisa Berti

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Weโ€™re excited to announce the return of our winter tradition โ€” The United Way Souper Bowl II (formerly the Finance Chili Cookoff)! Come enjoy a warm lunch, support a great cause, and vote for your favorite soups SIGN UP HERE ๐Ÿ“… Date & Time: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 11:30 AM โ€“ 1:00 PM Room 125 ๐Ÿ’ฒ Participation: $10 to participate, whether youโ€™re cooking or tasting. ๐ŸŽŸ Raffle Tickets: All participants receive raffle tickets toward the main prize Chefs receive 5 tickets for cooking Additional raffle tickets available for $10 per ticket ๐Ÿ† Prizes: Prizes awarded for best-voted soups Main Raffle Prize: 3 MONTHS OF FREE PARKING Bring your best soup and your appetite โ€” all proceeds go to support the United Way.

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