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Prince George’s Community College Raises $13,541 on Giving Tuesday in Support of Students 
LARGO, Md. (December 7, 2020) – Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) partnered with Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity, on Dec. 1. The College raised $13,541 in support of students, with 72% of the total dollars raised coming from faculty and staff.
Funds raised during the Prince George’s Community College Giving Tuesday campaign support the College’s Owl Emergency Response Fund, which was launched by the Prince George’s Community College Foundation to help students overcome immediate and emerging educational needs and hardships that pose barriers to academic success. Since spring 2020, the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Owl Emergency Response Fund has raised $374,662 in support of more than 2,500 individuals.
“We’re grateful for the generosity of the entire College community who once again stepped up to make our Giving Tuesday campaign a success,” said Brenda Mitchell, executive director of the Prince George’s Community College Office of Institutional Advancement. “More than ever during this time, our students are counting on us. The overwhelming support of so many who believe in our mission speaks volumes and inspires us to continue this important work,” she added.
Held annually in the United States on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and after the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: a day to encourage people to do good. Over the years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate generously.
To learn more about Prince George’s Community College’s Giving Tuesday campaign, click here. For more information and to make a donation to the Owl Emergency Response Fund, contact foundation@pgcc.edu or call 301-546-0858.
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 35,000 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.
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