Please join us in helping Remove Barriers to Student Achievement & Excellence
EMERGENCY • CHILDCARE • OPPORTUNITY FOR EXCELLENCE
We are supporting SVC students with critical needs that scholarships cannot address.
You can GIVE NOW, or read on to find out more about how you can help more students succeed.
Please join us in helping Remove Barriers to Student Achievement & Excellence
EMERGENCY
•
CHILDCARE
•
OPPORTUNITY FOR EXCELLENCE
We are supporting SVC students with critical needs that scholarships cannot address.
You can GIVE NOW, or read on to find out more about how you can help more students succeed.
Sande Mulke
Community Ambassador, Regency on Whidbey
Why I Give
“I support Removing Barriers because as a single mom I returned to school with two teenage daughters. Others removed barriers for me and so I feel obligated to do the same for the next generation of students.”
Why I Give
Sande Mulke
Community Ambassador, Regency on Whidbey
“I support Removing Barriers because as a single mom I returned to school with two teenage daughters. Others removed barriers for me and so I feel obligated to do the same for the next generation of students.”
Ken & Sue Christianson
Owners, Chrishaven Trees
Why We Give
“We are happy to support the Removing Barriers Campaign at Skagit Valley College because we believe in education and we’re happy to help some of the local young people in furthering their education.”
Why We Give
Ken & Sue Christianson
Owners, Chrishaven Trees
“We are happy to support the Removing Barriers Campaign at Skagit Valley College because we believe in education and we’re happy to help some of the local young people in furthering their education.”
Bud & Mia Wallgren
Owners, Les Schwab Tire Centers
Why We give
“Having been in business in Oak Harbor for over 50 years, we support Removing Barriers because we appreciate that Skagit Valley College addresses both the technical and the people side of education, which is important for any kind of business.”
Why We Give
Bud & Mia Wallgren
Owners, Les Schwab Tire Centers
“Having been in business in Oak Harbor for over 50 years, we support Removing Barriers because we appreciate that Skagit Valley College addresses both the technical and the people side of education, which is important for any kind of business.”
Rod Carter, Dave Ryberg, Corey Mendoza, Jeff Stewart
Baird Private Wealth Management
Why We give
“At Baird Private Wealth Management, we support the Removing Barriers campaign because we understand that the needs of the individual and the community are best served when we each grow into our full potential. Skagit Valley College is where this takes place… Join us!”
Why We Give
Rod Carter, Dave Ryberg, Corey Mendoza, Jeff Stewart
Baird Private Wealth Management
“At Baird Private Wealth Management, we support the Removing Barriers campaign because we understand that the needs of the individual and the community are best served when we each grow into our full potential. Skagit Valley College is where this takes place…Join us!”
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Meeting Student’s Critical Needs
We launched the Removing Barriers Campaign to meet critical needs of students that cannot be addressed through scholarships. These funds are available to eligible students throughout the College district (Skagit, Island, & San Juan Counties).
Madi’s Story
Emergency Assistance
For students facing an unexpected financial hardship or challenge.
If a car breaks down, a student faces an unexpected medical emergency, or when unanticipated expenses occur that could force a student to drop out of school, emergency assistance funds will help students’ bridge the gap. Currently, 87% of financial aid recipients have significant financial need.
Kenia’s Story
Childcare Assistance
To enable students with young children to attend their classes and focus on their studies.
Many students rely on family members or friends for childcare, but when an unexpected illness or conflict arises, students are often forced to skip class or delay studying for a test. A survey of SVC students completed in Fall 2015 found that 52% of students have children or dependents living with them, and most say they struggle to find consistent, reliable and safe dependent care.
Morgan’s Story
Opportunity for Excellence
Intended to enhance a student’s experience, expand their worldviews, and enable them to apply classroom knowledge in tangible ways while enhancing their employability or university transfer application.
Students can apply individually, or Instructors and Deans can apply on behalf of a group of students or for program and lab improvements or equipment. Funds are available for students in one of the following areas: Applied Research, Professional Development, Scholarly Work, Interdisciplinary Program Work, Internships. Instructors or Deans can apply for program and/or lab improvements.
Designate the pillar(s) you wish to support with your donation, or choose Greatest Need.
Campaign Goals
SVC Foundation has a goal of raising $3 million in endowed and restricted support that will provide approximately $125,000 in ongoing, annual support to remove barriers and address the challenges faced by SVC students every day.
We Made It!
$3,115,525
Timeline
June-December 2014
Conducted Campaign feasibility study & formalized Removing Barriers Campaign
June-December 2014
Conducted Campaign feasibility study & formalized Removing Barriers Campaign
January 2015
Launched silent phase of Removing Barriers Campaign
January 2015
Launched silent phase of Removing Barriers Campaign
February 2015
Held first meeting of Campaign Cabinet
February 2015
Held first meeting of Campaign Cabinet
December 2015
Topped $1 million in Campaign Gifts & Pledges
December 2015
Topped $1 million in Campaign Gifts & Pledges
August 2016
Topped $1.54 million in Campaign Gifts & Pledges
August 2016
Topped $1.54 million in Campaign Gifts & Pledges
September 2016
SVCF provided over $107,000 to the College and began awarding Emergency & Childcare Funds to SVC students
September 2016
SVCF provided over $107,000 to the College and began awarding Emergency & Childcare Funds to SVC students
February 2017
Opened the application process for Opportunity for Excellence funds to SVC students
February 2017
Opened for Opportunity for Excellence application to SVC students and faculty
March 2017
SVC Employee Campaign raised over $21,000. Total employee giving exceeds $42,000 from 70 people
March 2017
SVC Employee Campaign raised over $21,000. Total employee giving exceeds $42,000 from 70 people
May 2017
Campaign “goes public” with a launch event celebration and fundraiser
May 2017
Campaign “goes public” with a launch event celebration and fundraiser
December 2017
Target completion date for Removing Barriers Campaign
December 2017
Target completion date for Removing Barriers Campaign
Please Join Us!
Join the many people in our communities who are already changing lives!
Here’s What You Can Do:
Give Online
You can simply go to the web address listed below to make your gift today.
Pay by Check
Send us a check and be sure to indicate Removing Barriers in the memo line.
Make a Multi-Year Pledge
Visit the Removing Barriers website, download and send up the completed pledge form.
If you are already contributing to the Foundation, and we know many of you are, THANK YOU! We want you to continue supporting SVC students.
Checks can be made out to SVC Foundation (with Removing Barriers in the memo line) and mailed to:
SVC Foundation | 2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Thank You!!
Questions? Contact Brad Tuininga at brad.tuininga@skagit.edu or 360.416.7870.
