YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Eastern Michigan University is encouraging students, staff, alumni and donors to participate in an annual day of charitable giving by supporting a school project or fund.
On Tuesday, the Ypsilanti school will participate in #GIVINGTRUEDAY for the eighth year.
EMU Foundation executive director Bill Shepard said “2020 has been a year of uncertainty” for students, faculty and staff.
“There are countless opportunities to support EMU programs, scholarships, organizations, and more this year, and we are hoping to build on our excitement from past giving days,” he said.
The EMU Student Government is making a $20,000 contribution and matching all donations with an additional $20,000 to the EMU Student Emergency Fund. The fund has awarded financial assistance to more than 500 students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Eastern Michigan University crowdfunding page is hosting more than 15 individual projects that focus on immediate student needs, specific programs and colleges. Many of these projects also are offering matching gift opportunities.
More than $827,000 was raised last year from over 925 donors through campus collaborations, major gifts and crowdfunding.
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