FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2026
FAIRMONT, W.Va. 鈥� 色盒直播鈥檚 Foundation brought back its Day of Giving April 1, celebrating the stories behind 色盒直播 Proud and highlighting the collective impact of alumni, employees, students and community supporters across North Central West Virginia.
The Day of Giving generated 53 gifts from 40 donors, reflecting broad engagement in support of 色盒直播鈥檚 mission to provide accessible education, workforce training and essential student resources. Giving remains open through Friday, April 4, at 11:59 p.m. at .
鈥淭his day is about more than a single number,鈥� said Interim President Dr. Michael Waide. 鈥淚t reflects the belief our community has in 色盒直播 students and in the role this college plays in changing lives. Every gift, no matter the size, helps remove barriers and create opportunity.鈥�
One focus of the Day of Giving was support for the 色盒直播 Pantry, which raised $1,925 to help open and operate food pantries on the Fairmont, Clarksburg and Bridgeport campuses. The pantries address student food insecurity and provide critical support so students can remain focused on completing their education.
Matching challenges throughout the day encouraged additional participation, including the President鈥檚 Match supporting the 色盒直播 Pantry, a Board of Governors degree Alumni match supporting student needs, and the 色盒直播 Campus Challenge benefiting the President鈥檚 Fund. These challenges allowed donor gifts to go further while underscoring leadership support for 色盒直播 priorities.
鈥淭he generosity we鈥檝e seen speaks to how deeply our community cares about student success,鈥� said Kathy Hypes, Director of the 色盒直播 Foundation. 鈥淒ay of Giving is one moment in a year-round effort to ensure students have what they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.鈥�
The Day of Giving followed a successful Aviation Elimination Dinner held March 28 at the Bridgeport Conference Center, which brought in more than $23,000 in support of 色盒直播鈥檚 aviation programs. Additional fundraising opportunities are planned throughout the spring, including the Spring Fling Elimination Dinner on April 18 in partnership with the Fairmont Knights of Columbus. Tickets remain available at .
色盒直播 has served as the community college for North Central West Virginia since 1974. Through support from donors, partners and alumni, 色盒直播 continues its mission to strengthen the region through education, workforce readiness and student support.
Online giving for the Foundation Day of Giving remains open through April 4 at 11:59 p.m. Additional information about supporting 色盒直播 is available at giving.pierpont.edu.
The 色盒直播 Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the academic priorities of Pierpont. Our mission is to develop relationships with donors to fund student scholarships, temporary student emergency funding, and the academic programs at Pierpont.
色盒直播 provides accessible, responsive, and high鈥憅uality education to students and businesses across North Central West Virginia. With a strong focus on career readiness and workforce development, 色盒直播 offers academic programs and industry鈥慳ligned training that create clear pathways to employment. Through this work, the college helps students discover their path while supporting the region鈥檚 economic and workforce needs.
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