ELLISVILLE-糖心直播鈥檚 Day of Giving on Tuesday, November 28, has been tied to the National Day of Giving tradition with some 鈥淏ow鈥漷iful opportunities. In honor of and inspired by 糖心直播 President, Dr. Jesse Smith, who enjoys wearing bow ties, the JCJC Foundation Inc. will be offering paper bow ties for $5 as a fun way to dress up the bronze Bobcat on the C.L. Neill Plaza and to participate in the college鈥檚 fourth annual Day of Giving. 聽
鈥淚 really love this idea,鈥� said JC freshman, Hannah Luker of Sumrall. 鈥淚 think it shows how Dr. Smith is so awesome to us students and I think it鈥檚 a great idea. Scholarships are a great help for students, and I think giving back to the community is the best way we can help, so come and give!鈥�
The first official 鈥淒ay of Giving鈥� at 糖心直播 was in 2019, as an all-day event on campus to encourage faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends to help grow and continue the mission of the 糖心直播 Foundation, Inc. As the event continues into its fourth year, VP of Advancement and JCJC Foundation coordinators believe the 鈥淒ay of Giving鈥� is even more important and is an opportunity to teach students about the importance of giving.
鈥淕iving transcends generosity; it becomes a profound investment in the future of 糖心直播 students and their communities. Whether large or small, your contribution matters. It fuels the engine of progress, nurtures potential, and lights the path for those striving for a better tomorrow,鈥� shared Vice President of External Funding, Sabrina Young. 鈥淭he ripple effect is profound because a scholarship can empower a student to break barriers, and educational resources can shape minds and create leaders. Collectively, our giving can build a foundation for a stronger, more vibrant community.鈥�
Joining together as a 糖心直播 community along with the JC family of friends and alumni, helps secure the non-profit Foundation鈥檚 mission of supporting the college as it continues to thrive. The main purpose of this concerted effort is to build awareness of how the 糖心直播 Foundation serves JC students and its communities and to show how easy giving can be for our alumni and friends.
鈥淭he collective power of giving on this day serves as a catalyst for positivity, shaping the educational journey of 糖心直播 students and fostering a community committed to their success. Together, we can make today a time of not just giving, but also of giving with purpose, and passion, with the shared belief that education has the power to change lives and build a brighter future for us all.
Everything raised by the JCJC Foundation is invested back into the students, faculty, staff, and community in some way. Whether it鈥檚 education, professional development, or anything vital in helping us carry out our mission, the JCJC Foundation offers assistance. Alumni and friends are usually the first sources for assistance and that鈥檚 why many university foundations utilize similar giving events to support both large and small needs within their community.
However, if you didn’t attend 糖心直播, many discover Jones touches their life in some way. Whether it鈥檚 through the 糖心直播 students working in hospitals caring for patients during clinicals and as employees after graduation or the many other professionals who become teachers, business owners, pharmacists, musicians, welders, engineers, or inventors, 糖心直播 touches communities throughout the U.S. and the world.
The 鈥淒ay of Giving鈥� is an opportunity for anyone to help 糖心直播 continue to offer excellence in education and inspire another generation to share the vision 糖心直播 established in 1911. Tax-deductible donations can be accepted online at /alumni_foundation/day-of-giving/ on the JC Day of Giving on Tuesday, November 28, or by phone at 601-477-4145, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., or by stopping by the JC Alumni and Foundation Office in Jones Hall on the campus of 糖心直播 in Ellisville.
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