CMU Greek Week

“We’re all here caring for our community together.” That’s the message behind Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Greek Week, a week-long fundraising event where CMU sororities and fraternities come together to support one non-profit organization. The groups form teams and compete in fundraising activities and games to collect points to “win” the week. Ultimately, the entire community wins, as students raise a significant amount of money for a great cause. 

While each Greek organization has their own philanthropic focus, ranging from organizations such as Children’s Miracle Network to the American Diabetes Association, during Greek Week all funds raised stay local. In 2023 that local non-profit was the Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Fund, a non-profit organization that gives “Angel Wings” to individuals or families that have been impacted by cancer through multiple scholarship funds. CMU sororities and fraternities raised over $50,000 for the Angel Wings Fund in 2023 and United Way was there to make sure the impact was felt.

United Way partners with CMU student leaders to support Greek Week by serving as the fiduciary agent for fundraising efforts and connecting students with non-profit agencies for their day of service. During the day of service, groups of students head out into the community to make a difference. Service includes “Greeks Clean the Street”, blanket and card making, and volunteering with non-profit agencies such as the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum.

Jada Thrash, a CMU Greek Week Representative and member of CMU’s Collegiate Panhellenic Council said, “I think at the end of the day we all have a responsibility to bring joy and positivity into our community. Being able to go out to support the community that you’re currently in, and support your neighbors, and your friends, and your families is so important.” Central Michigan University’s Greek Week demonstrates the positive impact that happens when we Live United.