Over $4,500 Raised on UACCM Day of Giving

 

    

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (UACCM) Foundation raised a total of $4,513 during UACCM Day of Giving on Tuesday. The UACCM Foundation works to remove barriers students may face through a variety of on-campus aid and support.

“First and foremost, thank you so much to everyone who generously gave during this event,” said UACCM Development Officer Lauren Bryan.

“The funds raised during UACCM Day of Giving not only met the goals we had set, but drastically exceeded them in several cases,” Bryan said.

During UACCM Day of Giving, nine specific categories were designated as areas of need, including the Timberwolf Pantry – on-campus stations throughout the campus that provide students with free food and toiletries, and the Student Emergency Fund – a fund that exists to help UACCM students meet unexpected financial needs that may interrupt their education.

UACCM student Jamie Palm has experienced the relief provided by these programs, stating, “Being a full-time student while doing part-time work study doesn’t always make ends meet. I needed a way to pay for a CPR class, and the Student Emergency Fund only took a few minutes to fill out. It made a big difference.”

Several scholarships were funded during UACCM Day of Giving, as well, including the Faculty Merit Scholarship, Staff Memorial Scholarship, and Jeremiah Story Scholarship.

The Jeremiah J. Story Memorial Scholarship at UACCM is in honor of Jeremiah Story, who tragically lost his life while working as a detention officer. Jeremiah, also enlisted in the US Army, was enrolled in classes and on his way to finishing his degree before his passing.

 

One of the many ways his legacy lives on is through this UACCM scholarship. Scholarship recipients must currently serve in law enforcement, emergency services, or the military.

 

Additional giving categories included contributions to the general annual fund, which helps support special events and programs throughout the years benefitting students, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Barry McKuin Memorial Clock Tower, and the alumni fund, which supports alumni events and initiatives.

 

While UACCM Day of Giving has concluded, donations and gifts can still be made by contacting Lauren Bryan at 501-977-2085 or at bryanlauren@uaccm.edu.

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