Office of the General Counsel and Human Resources United Way Campaign Events
OGC and OHR staff members are invited to participate in the United Way Campaign through our events and contests. Please join us for two events that have become annual traditions: the Pet-a-Palooza pet photo contest and the March Madness bracket competition.
Please also consider giving to United Way through a one-time gift or continuing payroll deduction.
Perk Up and Play 
Join us on Feb. 25 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for Perk Up and Play, a coffee-themed trivia fundraiser supporting United Way! We're brewing up some friendly competition with a fun-filled series of trivia rounds, plus complimentary coffee and cookies to keep your brain energized. Bring your A-game, enjoy some treats and help make a difference! Trivia winners will be able to select from a catalog of CMU swag.
To enter:
- Make your donation via ePledge: $10 (use the GAMES button - noted as Teatime Trivia)
- Complete this brief survey
- Additional details and a meeting invitation will follow
Pet-a-Palooza Photo Contest
Our annual Pet-a-Palooza pet photo contest is on again in 2026! OHR and OGC team members can share photos of their favorite pets. Then, colleagues can vote for their favorites. The top three pets win $25 in pet products from Chewy.
- To enter (by March 13):
- Make your donation via ePledge: $10 per photo (use the GAMES button)
- Submit your photo(s) via email
- To vote (by March 27)
- Make your donation via ePledge: $10 per vote (use the GAMES button)
- Enter your vote(s) (beginning March 16)
March Madness
Enter for your chance to steal the March Madness crown from Andy Pujol! Test your prognostication skills with other college basketball fans or casual viewers for an opportunity to claim bragging rights for a year and ownership of the March Madness trophy. Everyone who donates will be invited to a pizza party to thank them and crown the 2026 winner.
To enter:
- Make your donation via ePledge: $15 per bracket (use the GAMES button)
- Complete this brief survey
- We will be in touch with guidance about selecting your bracket