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Prince George’s Community College
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College Raises Over $25,000 on #GivingTuesday in Support of Student Success
President’s Forward Momentum Scholarship to uplift students of promise
LARGO, Md. (December 13, 2022) – On Nov. 29, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) partnered with GivingTuesday, a global day of giving, that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity. The College raised over $25,000 in support of student success, with 75% of donors identifying as employees.
Funds raised during Prince George’s Community College’s 2022 GivingTuesday campaign support the College’s new Forward Momentum Scholarship. Created by PGCC President Dr. Falecia Williams, the scholarship assists promising students that society tends to underestimate or overlook – from first-generation college attenders, perceived underachievers, and low-income students to individuals with disabilities and adult learners. Annual giving totals to date for the Forward Momentum Scholarship exceed $50,000.
“GivingTuesday is a global campaign celebrating the power of people and their impact on their communities,” said Brenda Mitchell, executive director of the College’s Office of Institutional Advancement and the Foundation.
“At Prince George’s Community College, we demonstrated our Owl spirit by helping to endow the Forward Momentum Scholarship Program designed to support gifted students that society tends to underestimate. We are grateful to our faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate donors for their participation.”
During the GivingTuesday campaign, a private individual and Verizon, a corporate donor, contributed $20,000. College employees donated more than $3,000, and alumni and friends raised $2,000.
Prince George’s Community College has a rich history of providing affordable, high-quality learning experiences for diverse populations. The College serves the greatest percentage of non-white credit students in the state of Maryland.
For more information and to donate, contact the Prince George’s Community College Foundation at foundation@pgcc.edu or 301-546-0858.
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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.