Goal of 300 gifts by midnight Dec. 2; All Gifts Benefit SRC Students
#GivingSPOONday, Spoon River College’s version of Giving Tuesday, the worldwide day of giving that kicks off the holiday season, is Tuesday, Dec. 2.
A gift to the SRC Foundation helps students pay their tuition, but it goes beyond that. It helps fill the student needs pantries on each campus which provide non-perishable food and toiletries, provides emergency grants for students in crisis, and creates innovative educational opportunities.
One student in particular who has been helped by a SRC Foundation scholarship is Jessica Moyemont, a nontraditional student who returned to school after 17 years.
Jessica said, “This opportunity has not only benefited me personally but also my family, who see the value of education through my example. My long-term plan is to continue from Spoon River College to a four-year university, and this scholarship has helped make that path feel achievable. I am truly grateful to the Spoon River Foundation for investing in students like me. Your support is shaping not just my educational journey, but also the future I’m building for my family and community.“
The SRC Foundation has set a goal of 300 separate gifts to be raised in the campaign, which ends at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 2. The campaign promotes giving online at www.src.edu/givingtuesday, but cash or check donations are gladly accepted, too.
Spoon River College students, employees, and friends will also be sharing the campaign via email and on their social media pages. “The more people that get involved with the campaign, the more students we could potentially help,” said Dusty Berg, Director of the SRC Foundation. “For #GivingSPOONday, every gift counts toward their goal. Even a $10 donation can provide a meal for a student facing food insecurity.”
To make your gift or to learn how you can get involved, visit www.src.edu/givingtuesday, visit the Spoon River College Foundation Facebook page (www.facebook.com/spoonrivercollegefoundation), or call (309) 833-6083.