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Tristan Bosch
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
On Giving Tuesday, Butte College will join thousands of colleges and nonprofits around the world in a global day of giving. Our goal is to increase awareness and support to benefit the outstanding students, faculty, and programs of Butte College. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for our campus to come together and show our “BC Pride” by giving back to what we care about most. Donate any time between November or December! Watch for more information this fall.
For more info, call us at (530) 895-2359 or email foundation@fllysas.com.
Donors may select the fund nearest & dearest to their heart, or one of the recommended areas of support provided by the Foundation, such as the Butte College Promise, Athletics, Student Emergency Grants, Industrial Technology, Roadrunner Hub Food Pantry, Visual Arts / Makerspace, Nursing, Computer Science/ICT, Speech & Debate, Music or unrestricted support for the College to apply where the need is greatest.
Your donation to the Promise Scholarship helps ensure all first time, full time students have an opportunity to attend Butte College. Many students choose not to attend because they don’t believe they can afford college.
Your donation helps first time, full time students receive an educational experience with tuition and fees waived for up to two years. The average cost for a Butte College education is $15,820 per year. There are still many costs students must pay, including books, which can be as costly as tuition and fees.
You can make a big impact by donating to BC Athletics. Show your #BCPride with a gift to any of our 13 athletic teams that is nearest to your heart, providing much needed support to our programs such as new equipment for our student athletes.
Consider a donation to the Student Emergency Grant Fund to help students with a crisis situation that would cause them to drop out of college. This fund is aimed at helping those students who face an emergency and need our support to continue in classes.
Industrial Technology is raising funds for a truck to tow the K-12 Industrial Technology outreach trailer and transport students to these and other community events. Goal is $85,000.
The Roadrunner Hub Basic Needs Resource Center is a network of people and programs that offer students food and housing resources to limit the barriers to their educational goals and success. Students may be eligible for access to the Food Pantry, Butte College Dining Services cards, assistance with Cal Fresh applications, rental and housing assistance and referrals.
Visual Arts/Maker Space is raising funds for three to four 3D printers. Goal is $6,000.
The Nursing Department is raising funds for a Pyxis MedStation and Software. The Pyxis MedStation is an automated medication dispensing system that helps clinicians deliver medicine safely and efficiently. Goal is $150,000.
Computer Science/ICT is raising funds for software/student cost of industry recognized certifications. Goal is $5,000.
The Speech and Debate Team is raising funds to attend the community college national tournament, this year hosted in Reno, NV. Our competitive students travel around the state, facing off against colleges of all sizes, and this semester have already brought back over 2 dozen trophies! Last year, 2 of our students ranked nationally, and we are looking to grow that success again with your support! Goal is $7,500.
The Butte College Music Department is seeking your generous support to acquire a new set of timpani, an instrument that is vital for any music department. Your contribution towards our fundraising goal of $21,000 will make a significant impact on our students' musical education. Your donation will resonate through every note, helping our young musicians reach their full potential and delight audiences for years to come. Please donate today and be part of our musical journey! Together, we can make the music department's dream of new timpani a reality.
Content editor:
Tristan Bosch
(530) 895-2359
Please remember to share your excitement about Butte College’s Giving Tuesday & what gives you #BCPride on social media by using #ButteGivingTuesday