Faculty, Staff, Friends Raise $150K for Student Financial Aid

From Genny Alexander, Development: As the fiscal year winds down, I want to extend a huge thank you to the Keene State community for your generosity over the past year. This year, 148 faculty and staff members have given a total of $45,636.76 to various areas and programs at the College. We are so thankful for all the time, talent, and financial gifts you have given!

Part of the campus’ generosity has been to the Student Financial Aid Initiative. Last month we learned that a large portion of our students will find it difficult to return to campus next year because of financial strain. We asked alumni, friends, and the campus community to consider a gift to this emergency fund, with a fundraising goal of $100,000.

The great news is that gifts and confirmed pledges top $150,000; the bad news is that every day additional appeals flood into the financial aid office. So while the initial goal was met, more aid is needed.

Please consider giving a one-time gift to the Student Financial Aid Initiative. Your gift may be made online, or a check may be sent to the Development Office, Mailstop 2701. Any amount will help – gifts received from the campus community have ranged from $5 to $250 – and every donation will go directly to help a student in need.

Once again, thank you for your generosity this year!