Troy University is calling on all friends of TROY to make the eighth annual Giving Day on Tuesday, October 7 “the biggest one yet by showing their support for scholarships, athletics and academics,” the university shared in a release on Wednesday.
Centered around the theme “One Day. One Purpose. One TROY.,” the annual event is said to highlight the power of the Trojan community uniting for a common cause.
“Giving Day is a celebration of what it means to be a Trojan,” said Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. “Every gift helps strengthen the foundation of Troy University and ensures we continue to change lives for generations to come.”
More than $10,000 in matching funds are available throughout the day with specific matches available for Trojan Warriors, the Wilson-Williams Student Emergency Fund, various scholarships and more.
Additionally, several alumni chapters and the Troy University Alumni Association have all issued challenges to benefit scholarships. Details of each of these challenges can be found at troy.edu/oneday.
Stay up-to-date through social media and email on October 7 for announcements about matching funds. Gifts can be designated to the donor’s area of interest—including numerous scholarships, athletics, academic colleges and departments or student activities.
TROY students are also encouraged to take part in Giving Day to support the Trojan Pantry, a student-focused resource working to end food insecurity on the Troy Campus. Operated by the Office of Civic Engagement, the pantry provides free access to nonperishable food, hygiene products and basic school supplies for all enrolled students.
“Giving Day isn’t just for alumni and friends, it’s a chance for students to get involved, too,” said Sydney Owen, director of Annual Giving and Special Projects. “By supporting efforts like the Trojan Pantry, students can play a meaningful role in making this day a success and showing what it means to be part of the Trojan community.”
The university also said, “In addition to making a gift, Trojans everywhere can support Giving Day by spreading the word on social media using the hashtag #TROYGivingDay or by signing up to be an Ambassador. Ambassadors help broaden the reach of Giving Day by emailing, sharing, forwarding and posting their referral link and what they love most about TROY.”
