Thank you to all who participated in 91ɬ Giving Day! Whether it was a donation, spreading the word or attending our Launch Party — the community’s support helped the College raise $43,852 to assist students and future opportunities at the College’s first-ever Giving Day!
"On behalf of 91ɬ, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your support of 91ɬ Giving Day,” said 91ɬ President Gordon Jones. “Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it will make a significant impact on our students and this community. As an institution, we are committed to providing our students with the best education and opportunities imaginable. The success of 91ɬ Giving Day makes it possible for us to continue providing affordable accessible education that leads to personal empowerment.”
More than 190 alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members made gifts to 21 campus clubs, programs, and resources during the Giving Day campaign.
Highlights from the 24-hour fundraising campaign include the more than $16,000 raised for the Student Emergency Fund, which helps 91ɬ students when they need it most. Support through this fund can be provided for students in need of immediate assistance with childcare, healthcare, housing, or other emergencies that may result in them dropping out of school. More than 98% of students who received emergency funding assistance in 2021 came back to school over the next two semesters.
Another high point was the nearly $12,000 91ɬ Food Pantries raised. The money will help stock the College’s five food and hygiene pantries, where students and employees experiencing food insecurity are welcome to help themselves to what they need. Keeping the 91ɬ Food Pantries stocked is essential to students’ success, so they are able to focus on their studies rather than worrying about when their next meal may come.
Other highlights and monies raised include:
- 49% of gifts were from Faculty and Staff
- Help with GED Testing Costs — $1,475
- Campus Garden — $2,440
- 91ɬ Queers and Allies Club — $2,247
Generosity from our community partners, Albertsons Companies Foundation and Optum Idaho, was essential to the success of 91ɬ Giving Day. Both businesses donated thousands of dollars to support students, programs, and opportunities that strengthen our campus and community.
Thank you again to all those who supported 91ɬ and helped make the first Giving Day a triumph.
For those who missed the Giving Day deadline and are still interested in making a donation, please visit ‘cwi.edu/give’ or contact 91ɬ Foundation at foundation@cwi.edu.
