LARGO, Md. (December 10, 2019) –Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) exceeded its goal to raise $10,000 on GivingTuesday, raising a total of $11,519. Known as the global day of giving, GivingTuesday is fueled by the power of social media and collaboration and kicks off the holiday giving season.
Prince George’s Community College alumni, students, employees, and community members supported GivingTuesday through the College’s “Owl Give” annual giving campaign. They were also able to give to the “Take a Seat” or “Pathway to Success” initiatives to support the Center for Performing Arts. Seventy percent of this year’s total dollars came from faculty and staff.
“We are thrilled that we exceeded our goal and that so many faculty, staff, students, and community members joined us for this year’s GivingTuesday movement,” said Brenda Mitchell, executive director of the Office of Institutional Advancement. “This was a great way to bring the community together, support our students, and kick off a season of giving.”
GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 40,000 individuals annually, the college is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
About GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give. GivingTuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe.
###