ÃûæÂÖ±²¥’s ‘Coffee for a Cause’ on GivingTuesday generates support for students
The community came out to help ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ students on GivingTuesday.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College hosted its inaugural “Coffee for a Cause” on GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, drawing members of the community to advance the college’s mission to support students as they transform their lives.
The event, held in the Building 15 parking lot and in front of Building 19 on the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ campus, offered free coffee. Anyone who stopped by could offer a donation, with all proceeds going toward assisting ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ students.
Students enjoy a cup of joe at the Coffee for a Cause event.
From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., faculty, staff, students and members of the community participated in this meaningful drive-thru initiative. The event raised funds to assist ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ students and support programs that serve them. Many students continue to struggle with the costs of food, technology and other essentials necessary for their academic success.
Launched in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a significant global fundraising day for nonprofits.
Jennifer Brown, President of the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ Foundation Board of Directors, thanked everyone who came together for Coffee for a Cause.
Because of your generosity, we were able to exceed our goal within just 24 hours. Every dollar makes a difference in helping us provide essential resources to our students.Jennifer Brown, President, ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ Foundation Board of Directors
“Because of your generosity, we were able to exceed our goal within just 24 hours. Every dollar makes a difference in helping us provide essential resources to our students,” she said. “Your support fuels their journey, from access to food and technology to mental health resources.”
ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ President John B. Cook, center, stands with ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ staff at the Coffee for a Cause event.
Tonia Butler Perez, a member of the ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ Foundation board and a trustee of the college, expressed gratitude to all attendees and donors who helped make "Coffee for a Cause" a success.
“I would like to thank everybody for coming out for Coffee for a Cause on Giving Tuesday,” Butler Perez said, adding that the event underscores the college’s mission to uplift its students and foster community engagement.
Damion Harper ’05 volunteered to help with the event. He promoted Coffee for a Cause on social media.
“ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ has been an integral part of my upbringing,” Harper said. “While I attended ÃûæÂÖ±²¥, I served in the military. The professors were very gracious about all of my deployments. They helped me with all of the scholarships. They gave so much for my upbringing, so I had to give back.”
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About Springfield Technical Community College
ÃûæÂÖ±²¥, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. ÃûæÂÖ±²¥'s highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
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