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PJC Again Participating In East Texas Giving Day


GIVING DAY Makaela Moseley was one of many PJC students helping at the 2018 Giving Day. PJC student groups will again assist with Giving Day activities.

On Tuesday, April 30, Paris Junior College will join over 185 organizations throughout north and east Texas as part of East Texas Giving Day.
“From 6 a.m. to midnight,” said Derald Bulls, PJC’s Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs, “I invite PJC alumni, former students, friends, businesses, and anyone with a passion to help others make a gift, large or small, and use www.easttexasgivingday.org/pjc to invest in the lives of our students. The gift is directed specifically to PJC when this web address is used.”
The PJC Memorial Foundation joins with 10 community non-profit organizations in this effort and it is PJC’s second year to participate. Last year, generous hearts contributed $10,899. Again this year, thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every $1 raised it will be matched up to the first $5,000. Gifts will be used for the greatest needs fund through the PJC Memorial Foundation.
“With the community’s help,” said PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin, “we can exceed last year’s total raised. Each gift is tax deductible and will help PJC make a greater difference in helping students reach their goals.”
According to statistics on Giving Day, this one-day event special has a tremendous reach extending to many untapped donors. Last year, 29 percent of all donors making gifts were new and had never given to one of the organizations taking part in this effort. Younger audiences are more likely to give through this type of even than a normal campaign.
Coordinated in the region by the East Texas Community Foundation, the 2018 campaign grossed $475,000 for the non-profit agencies who took part. PJC finished as the 15th organization based on total funds raised (of 158 organizations).
To make a donation use a desktop computer, IPad, cell phones, laptop computers or any device with internet accessibility at the website listed above. As a convenience to donors, they can begin scheduling their gifts online beginning Monday, April 15 but credit cards will not be charged until April 30.
Donors preferring to give by check may write and mail it to Bulls at PJC East Texas Giving Day, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460. Checks received during the days leading up to April 30 will all be processed on the Giving Day and used to help boost the matching gift. Local donors are encouraged to call Bulls if they would like to have their gift picked up. Should you have questions, contact Bulls at (903) 782-0276 or email [email protected].

Author: KSST Contributor

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