Support Minority Education: UNCF Chicago’s Giving Season Continues Through December

UNCF’s Giving Season Kicks Off

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Chicago’s giving season, which kicked off on Giving Tuesday, continues through December. The campaign encourages giving to correct the challenges facing minority higher education.

UNCF’s Mission

UNCF works tirelessly to benefit historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), partly by changing the narrative of HBCUs across the nation and helping equip minority students with the resources necessary to transition into and graduate from college, and ultimately succeed in the workforce.

Quotes from UNCF Leaders

“In the midst of our season of giving, we hope people across the nation will give to support our cause. Students across the United States need our support,” said Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr., executive vice president and chief development officer of UNCF.

“African American and other minority students find themselves often without the resources and opportunities to get to and through college. UNCF works to ensure a fairer playing field through our support of both our HBCUs and their students,” said UNCF Regional Development Director Lisa M. Rollins.

Three Reasons to Give to UNCF this Giving Season

• Our students are at greatest risk of not being able to continue their educational efforts due to financial need.
• The nation’s HBCUs have been producing almost 17% of all African American graduates and nearly 20% of African American graduates in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics – the critical industries of the future.
• UNCF can only support one out of every 10 scholarship applicants. UNCF must have the critical resources to do its important work of supporting HBCUs and our students.

Ways to Help UNCF Make a Lasting Impact

1. Donate today. Visit UNCF.org/Chicago and hit the “Support UNCF Chicago” button.
2. Share your donation to UNCF on social media using #UNCFChicago.
3. Follow #UNCF on Facebook, @UNCF and Instagram.
4. Give to UNCF through your office workplace campaign.
5. Spread the word about UNCF’s mission and our large number of scholarship programs for students of color.

Conclusion

UNCF’s giving season is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the life of a student. By donating, sharing, and spreading the word, you can help support minority education and ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed.

FAQs

Q: What is the purpose of UNCF’s giving season?
A: The purpose of UNCF’s giving season is to raise funds to support minority education and ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed.

Q: How can I donate to UNCF?
A: You can donate to UNCF by visiting UNCF.org/Chicago and hitting the “Support UNCF Chicago” button.

Q: How can I help spread the word about UNCF’s mission?
A: You can help spread the word about UNCF’s mission by sharing your donation on social media using #UNCFChicago, following UNCF on social media, and sharing information about UNCF’s scholarship programs.