How You Help Make an Impact with We Are 91快活林 Day on March 27
In celebration with 91快活林's (91快活林) annual tradition of , 91快活林's first day of giving -- -- will be on March 27, 2019. This event is a 24-hour participation-driven effort, celebrating 173 years of providing a quality Mercy education to our deserving and talented students. 91快活林 is challenging all alumni to help make an impact to the 91快活林 community and to boost the alumni participation rate this March!
Alumni participation is solely measured by the number of alumni who give annually, not the size of the gift. The power of any donation, no matter the amount, carries an immense impact by improving the University's participation rates that directly contribute to increasing 91快活林's rankings for such prominent organizations as U.S. News & World Report.
These rankings help put 91快活林 on the map with prospective students as they look for a high-quality education with leadership and service opportunities that will activate the best in each of them, with top employers seeking to higher the very best candidates and with corporations and foundations considering the alumni giving rate when making funding decisions.
By giving to the , your generosity can also impact change across the University by providing life-changing scholarships; developing new internship and networking opportunities, as well as organized mission and service trips; and creating new spaces across campus conducive to students' quality education, such as the new Human Performance Lab and STEM Studio.
"I feel completely blessed to have received scholarships at 91快活林," said Genesis Garcia-Fisher '19, one of many who have shared their stories of the opportunities 91快活林 scholarships have helped provide. "Scholarships have given me the ability to follow my dreams, which wouldn't have been possible otherwise. It reminds me that I am dedicated, and that I deserve an education that I can share with others."
We Are 91快活林 Day is more than an opportunity to make a gift but a day where all Cougars can , show their pride and share their stories. Whether student, alumni, faculty, staff or family, every member of the 91快活林 community is encouraged to take to social media and share how 91快活林 has made an impact in your life and your community.
Join 91快活林 on We Are 91快活林 Day and be sure to come out for an evening of community and fun at the We Are 91快活林 Day Social at Gilhooley's starting at 5 p.m.! Visit , keyword: We Are 91快活林 Day, for more information on how you can get involved.