Butte College
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Butte College Foundation to Match $10,000 for Giving Tuesday Donations

Butte College will take part in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving on Tuesday, Nov. 28, participating with thousands of colleges and nonprofits around the world. 

For this year's campaign, which kicks off on Tuesday, Nov 7, the college has identified several fundraising goals that will directly impact student success. The Butte College foundations will match up to $10,000 of the funds raised. 

 “I’d like to invite our community and alumni to give back to our students this Giving Tuesday,” said Virginia Guleff, Butte College superintendent/president. “Their support on Giving Tuesday helps us provide opportunities for our students to excel in their education and move forward to serve our community.” 

Tax-deductible donations can be made online at the Butte College Foundation to one of the following programs that benefit students or any other program or scholarship:

• Nursing: Pyxis MedStations and Software, $150,000

• Computer Science/ICT: Software/student cost of industry-recognized certifications, $5,000

• Visual Arts/Maker Space: 3D printers 3-4, $1,500 each

• Industrial Technology: Truck to tow the outreach trailer (which includes interactive learning equipment) and also transport students, $85,000

• Speech and Debate Team: Participation in the community college national tournament, $7,500

• Music: A new set of timpani, $21,000

• Student Emergency Fund: Helps students in emergencies

• Roadrunner Hub: Supports students facing housing and food insecurity

• Student Athletics: Supports our student-athletes

• Promise Scholarship: Helps first-time students attend college 

Or choose another BC program or scholarship to support today!

The Butte College Foundation will match a total of $10,000 for Giving Tuesday funds raised and they'll donate $3,000 to the program or scholarship that raises the most funds.

Donors are encouraged to share donations, photos, and support of Giving Tuesday with #ButteGivingTuesday on social media. For more information, call (530) 895-2359 or email foundation@zo23.com. 

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