College debuts Giving Day event to raise funding for student scholarships and programs

Salt Lake Community College is thinking boldly and dreaming big when it comes to raising money for student scholarships. SLCC staff and faculty are being asked to be part of the change in how the college raises funding for scholarships by taking part in SLCC's new, annual Giving Day Feb. 17 and 18.

“Scholarships can reduce the time our students take to earn their degrees and certificates so they can more quickly enter the workforce, contributing to their family stability, our community and local economy,” said SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin. “We are honored to join forces with our current supporters, faculty and staff, stakeholders and the general public to provide more opportunity for more Utahns.”

The goal of SLCC’s first-ever Giving Day is to bring together the college’s stakeholders, employees and the larger community to raise $100,000 between 8 a.m. on Feb. 17 and 4:28 p.m. on Feb. 18. The specificity of that timeframe, which adds up to 1,948 minutes, is to commemorate SLCC’s founding in 1948. The event is also timed to coincide with National Random Acts of Kindness Day.

“SLCC is acting on this important day to create positive change for its students,” said Nancy Michalko, executive director of the SLCC Foundation. “Raising $100,000 is ambitious, but it mirrors the dramatic need of our students. If we meet our goal, this funding will make a huge impact by increasing the number of scholarships we can provide. ”

Two corporate sponsors, Mountain America Credit Union and University Federal Credit Union, have each agreed to match donations up to $1,000 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. respectively on Feb. 17. Additionally, several leadership groups from the college, including SLCC’s Board of Trustees, Executive Cabinet and Foundation Board, will also match donations at certain times throughout the event. Anyone can donate, and no amount is too small. Donations are also tax-deductible, and 100 percent will go toward the college scholarship or program selected by the donor.

As Utah and the world emerge from the economic downturn created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for student aid is greater than ever. Many are preparing for the future by attending college to gain an education or develop in-demand skills. SLCC Giving Day is part of the college’s multi-year development campaign to raise $40 million for scholarships and school programming by 2023, which is SLCC’s 75^th anniversary.

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