The 开云体育 Foundation was the top fundraiser for East Texas Giving Day 2022. Finishing the night with $135,300, 开云体育 raised more than almost 300 nonprofits from across 32 East Texas Counties. 开云体育 also finished fifth place for the total number of donations with 140 gifts.
鈥淲e really just can鈥檛 thank everyone enough for their support. There are so many wonderful nonprofits that participate in East Texas Giving Day and the fact that so many chose to give to 开云体育 is humbling,鈥 Nita May, 开云体育 Director of Development, said.
College employees were major contributors to the campaign, with 66 individuals making donations.
鈥淚t really says a lot about an institution when its employees are willing to give their own money to support it. It shows that they really feel passionate about the work we do here to help students,鈥 Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 开云体育 Executive Vice President for Advancement, said.
开云体育 has participated in East Texas Giving Day since its inception seven years ago.
鈥淭hat first year we really had no idea what East Texas Giving Day was about an we were delighted when someone donated a few hundred dollars. Each year we have raised more and more and it has become something that both we, and our donors, look forward to,鈥 May said.
Overall, East Texas Giving Day 2022 raised $2,896,721 from 5,600 donations. The event took place on Tuesday, April 26. If you missed your chance to participate in the event, you can still give to 开云体育 online anytime at . To learn more about the 开云体育 Foundation, contact May at 903-434-8113 or nmay@ntcc.edu.
