FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prince George’s Community College Partners with Give 8/28 in Support of Black Nonprofits
LARGO, Md. (August 26, 2020) – Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) has partnered with Give 8/28, a 24-hour online giving campaign sponsored by the Young, Black, & Giving Back Institute, to promote financial giving for black-led and black-benefiting nonprofits. The campaign is held annually on August 28 at the conclusion of Black Philanthropy Month.
As a minority-serving institution, with more than 70% of students identifying as black, the College has a rich history of providing affordable, high-quality learning experiences for diverse populations. Prince George’s Community College employees, students, and alumni are encouraged to show their solidarity by participating in the campaign.
“There continues to be an immediate and emerging need to support our students during this pandemic, and that’s why the College is participating in Give 8/28,” said Brenda Mitchell, executive director of the Office of Institutional Advancement. “Give 8/28 presents a unique opportunity for us to promote financial giving for our institution, as we express our solidarity against systematic racial injustice and inequity. I’m confident in the generosity of our community to propel us to continue to provide much-needed support to our students.”
Funds raised support the College’s Owl Emergency Response Fund, which was launched by the Prince George’s Community College Foundation to help students overcome immediate and emerging educational needs and hardships that pose barriers to their academic success. Since spring 2020, the Owl Emergency Response Fund has raised more than $145,000 in support of more than 450 students.
August 28 is an important day in African American history. Among other historic moments, it was the day: 14-year old Emmett Till was brutally murdered; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech; Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, uprooting many of New Orleans’ black residents; and then-Senator Barack Obama became the first black man to win the nomination and bid for the presidency.
Since 2018, Give 8/28 has raised thousands in support of black-led and black-benefiting nonprofits from nearly 300 organizations. Guided by its mission to educate, inspire, and empower black Gen-Xers and Millennials to invest in changing their communities through philanthropy, the DC-based Young, Black, & Giving Back Institute has sparked a movement against systematic racial injustice by investing in those who work directly in black communities to create positive change.
To learn more about Give 8/28, click here. To make a donation, visit http://www.pgccfoundation.org/giving/give828 or click here.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 40,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands.
For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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