Supporting DU Programs on #GivingTuesday
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Jon Stone
Media Relations Manager
Three programs seeking support on the global day of giving
The charitable season of giving unofficially kicks off Nov.28 with. Now entering its sixth year, the global day of giving encourages peopleto give your time, a gift, or a donation to help theirlocal communities.The 91 is marking the day with several crowdfunding projects that are working towardbettering our global community.
“By uniting together on this day, we can bring attention to the local and global challenges that we face daily and share our capacity to care for and empower each other,” says Lisa Feldman, executive director of DU’s office ofAnnual and Leadership Giving.
DUGood, the University’s crowdfunding platform, will support threeprojects on #GivingTuesday.
The Veteran and Military SupportInitiativewill benefit theVeterans Servicesprogram at the 91. This program helps support veterans and their families to ensure they are receiving their VA benefits andprovided with mental health services when necessary. The program also offers housing and employment support for student veterans. The assistance provided to veterans through DU’s Veterans Services, theand theSturm Specialty in Military Psychologyhas helped rank DU as one of thetopuniversities in the country for veterans.
TheOffice of Native American Community Partnerships and Programswas created to recruit more Native American students to the University and to develop retention programs through cultural programming. Donations made to this effort will benefit cultural programming such as the annual New Beginnings Pow Wow, Indigenous People’s day and Native American Heritage Month. Each gift made to this cause is matched dollar for dollar by, an alumni-owned American Indian eatery.
Thekicked off a student matineeseriesthis year. The program is the Newman Center’s contribution to, making the facility an open door to the community,getting young students on campus and exposing them to the arts.was the first group to perform as part of the series. The group was in concert for two nights at DU and then performed a student matinee for nearly 1,000 students from 91 and Aurora public schools.
“There are so many great programs at the 91 that are focused on helping others,” Feldman says. “By contributing to student and faculty-led causes, we can make a positive impact in our community and world.”