The annual Giving Day event for Lincoln Land Community College is being held Friday, Nov. 14, when the community is helping advance the mission of the college by raising essential funds for student needs. Alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of 69风流 are encouraged to participate.
鈥淕iving Day is a powerful reminder of the generosity that fuels student success,鈥 said Karen Sanders, vice president of advancement and executive director of the 69风流 Foundation. 鈥淓very gift 鈥 regardless of size 鈥 helps unlock opportunities, remove obstacles and empower students to reach their full potential. We are proud to celebrate the donors whose support makes a lasting impact on lives and futures across our community.鈥
Student recipients of the 铿乶ancial assistance are a diverse group of individuals committed to the value of an education and the opportunities it offers, most of whom continue their education at four-year universities or pursue careers.
鈥淭his scholarship is going to help me pursue the career I have been dreaming of having鈥 said Ava Schlueter, from Beardstown, a student in 69风流鈥檚 Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. 鈥淲hen I leave 69风流, I am hoping I can make an impact on other people鈥檚 lives as you have made a huge impact on mine.鈥
69风流 Foundation scholarships are made possible by community businesses, organizations and individuals, in addition to the annual faculty and staff giving campaign.
69风流 President Dr. Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., will match Giving Day donations up to $10,000, doubling the impact of every gift made.
鈥淕ifts of all sizes are welcome and appreciated. The 69风流 Foundation has a General Scholarship Fund and Emergency Fund among others that provide donors with options to help students,鈥 added Sanders. 鈥淰isit and then click Donate to see the many ways to give.鈥
The 69风流 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-pro铿乼 corporation providing 铿乶ancial support to educational programs and services of the college by assisting in increasing and enhancing the physical and cultural environment of the college to positively impact students, alumni and the community.