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Salt Lake Community College invites you to take part in its annual Giving Day – a chance to help students realize their dreams of a higher education! On Feb. 17, SLCC is aiming to raise $100,000 for the college’s students and student programs. Giving Day raises funds to help make college more affordable to many students who otherwise would not be able to access college or workforce training.
SLCC Giving Day is part of the college’s comprehensive campaign to raise $40 million for scholarships and school programming in conjunction with celebrating SLCC’s 75th anniversary in 2023.
“Last year we met and exceeded our goal, making a huge, positive difference in thousands of students’ lives,” said Nancy Michalko, executive director of the SLCC Foundation. “We are hopeful that all those who have been touched by Salt Lake Community College and who believe in making education more accessible will once again rally to help us meet our fundraising goal.”
Your gift can make a greater impact as several sponsors are offering “challenge” or matching gifts to encourage donors to give as much as possible.
Mountain America Credit Union, UFirst Credit Union, America First Credit Union and SLCC’s Executive Cabinet, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees are matching gifts during specific hours throughout the day.
- 6 - 10 a.m. Salt Lake Community College Executive Cabinet will match up to $2,000.
- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mountain America Credit Union will match up to $2,500.
- 1 - 3 p.m. America First Credit Union will match up to $1,000.
- 3 - 6 p.m. UFirst Credit Union will match up to $2,500.
- 6 - 8 p.m. Salt Lake Community College’s Foundation Board will match up to $2,000.
- 8 p.m. to midnight Salt Lake Community College’s Board of Trustees will match up to $5,000.
“We are honored to join forces with our current supporters, faculty and staff, stakeholders and the general public to provide more opportunities for more Utahns,” said SLCC President Deneece G. Huftalin.
All Giving Day donations are tax-deductible, and 100 percent goes toward the college scholarship or program selected by the donor.
In support of Giving Day donations to the Students in Crisis Fund, fashion designer and Netflix “Queer Eye” star Tan France is hosting an exclusive online Q&A Feb. 17, at 11:30 a.m. MST.
SLCC Fashion Club president Kassandra Ramirez, who will moderate the event, expects a great discussion about fashion and real-life issues like paying for education.
“There are so many students who don’t even know how to start with higher education, and the college provides so many resources and support systems. We want people to donate to the college and the Students in Crisis Fund because it opens doors for students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to go to school,” said Ramirez
Grab your spot today, as space is limited to the first 1,000 registrants for the Tan France Q&A. A minimum $5 donation is required for students. A minimum $25 donation is required for everyone else.
Every penny of your donation for the Tan France event will go toward our Students in Crisis Fund. Zoom details will be provided by email upon receiving your donation.
Join us, and be the change by giving this Giving Day!
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