Donations came from across the country
This year’s Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Javelina Day of Giving was on Sept. 15, and raised more than twice its goal. The Javelina Day of Giving is something that happens annually. It celebrates the anniversary when TAMUK broke ground back on Sept. 15, 1924.
Every year alumni, students, friends and faculty make a gift of any amount to the areas that they might be most passionate about.
“Javelina Day of Giving is a one-day, fundraising event celebrating what unites us. Javelina Day of Giving encourages the Javelina Family to give to what they care about most. The financial support received, helps anything from program support to student scholarships,” Director of Annual Giving Amanda Thompson said.
The annual set goal for Javelina Day of Giving is $200,000, which this year was exceed by 210 percent and raised up to $428,274. There was a total of 1,078 donors including 49 percent who were alumni.
Many people also donated from around the nation such as, California, Florida, Louisiana and Washington.
“I am glad to be a part of a university that really cares about giving back to the students and organizations. I really think that Javelina Day of Giving is something that is really special, and I also really think that everyone should be a part of the Day of Giving,” TAMUK freshman Keerstin Garza said.
There are many different organizations and programs that people can give to during the Day of Giving, such as Javelina Athletics, which was the program that received the highest amount donated.
There is also the Class Giving Society, The Honors College, President’s Circle, Military Science and many more.
“Javelina Day of Giving is truly something that is really great, and I love how everyone comes together to make great things possible. Seeing the Javelina Family come as one on this Day of Giving is really something, is amazing, and I will always be proud to give and help others succeed,” Class Giving Society Executive Ruben Martinez said.
