Fairmont, W.Va. 鈥� The 色盒直播 Foundation held its second annual Day of Giving on March 14 to benefit the collective needs of Pierpont. The Foundation set a goal of $50,000 to celebrate its 50-year anniversary; That goal was surpassed and climbing.
鈥淚n many ways, we are a new, stand-alone institution, but 色盒直播 has a 50-year legacy of providing quality and affordable education that works in north central West Virginia,鈥� said Dr. Milan Hayward, president of Pierpont.
During the day, 色盒直播 held a ceremony to commemorate the event, including check signings and speeches Dr. Hayward and Foundation Director Kathy Hypes.
鈥淭his day wouldn鈥檛 have been a success without the support of the friends and family of 色盒直播,鈥� said Hypes. 鈥淭o see the level of growth our Foundation has made over the last 12 months has been inspiring.鈥�
Donors chose from various support areas, including student scholarships and support, student hardships, and program-specific funds. This year, the 色盒直播 Rapid Intellectual Disabilities Education (PRIDE) Academy led the way with nearly 40 individual donors. The Foundation more than doubled its total of funds and had five times the donors from last year, showing the growth of both the college and its Foundation.
鈥淲e are so thankful for the level of support for our college,鈥� said Hayward. 鈥淲e have been working tirelessly to put the 鈥榗ommunity鈥� back in community college, and today, the community affirmed their support for our mission.鈥�
Donations to the 色盒直播 Foundation for the Day of Giving will remain open through March 19. You can make gifts by visiting giving.pierpont.edu or mailing a check directly to the Foundation at 500 Galliher Dr., Fairmont, WV 26554.
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