MoWest surpasses Giving Tuesday goal, extends donation drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Missouri Western State University once again took part in its annual “Giving Tuesday” donation drive — a day dedicated to supporting programs and services across campus.
This year, MoWest teamed up with the Campus Cupboard, the Military and Veteran Services Center and Athletics.
“To kind of help them get life learning opportunities to help future and current Griffins...Then, also through our Campus Cupboard is a great partnership to provide food and household goods,” Development Officer Jennifer Vanourney said.
Vanourney said Giving Tuesday is all about encouraging people to give back to their communities.
She added that these donations made to MoWest directly benefit students in the classroom through applied learning programs and scholarships that help them stay on track.
“We set a monetary goal of $27,000. We've raised over $32,000. It's just it's really to partner together with the community and alumni of Mowest to show our support for the programs here,” Vanourney said.
Overall, around $28,000 of that total went toward unrestricted funds, while $1,600 of the total funds went toward MoWest's Campus Cupboard.
Funds will help with student food and supply resources, as well as scholarships.
The university has extended the donation deadline through Friday, Dec. 5. Anyone interested can go to MoWest’s website and choose which program they’d like to support.
Vanourney said every program is a great option and contributions — whether monetary or donated items — all make a difference. She explained that where the donations go depends on what people give.
“Campus Cupboard provides food and different household supplies for our students. So that will directly impact them...And then our unrestricted (funds) goes directly into helping students with scholarships and funding different programs on campus,” Vanourney added.
She hopes all funds raised through these partnerships create a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of students.
