#TogetherHCC: Drive to Change Lives 2022

One day. 300 donors. Drive to Change Lives.

Together, we can supply the fuel ⛽️  that drives HCC students to succeed.🎓  Together, we can remove barriers and allow them to take the next step in their careers. Together, we can inspire today’s students to discover their passion and thrive.

On April 26, you can support student success through gifts to Student Scholarships, the Thrive Center and Food Pantry, the President's Student Emergency Fund, or the Annual Fund. Your gift will directly support our students, giving them the resources and support they need to succeed.

#TogetherHCC is about your participation. Each gift gets us one step closer to unlocking more than $130,000 in challenges, including a special challenge gift from Gary Rome if you can help us reach 300 donors by midnight. ⌛️

🎉  There is also a unique challenge in honor of HCC’s 75th anniversary. Once you help us reach 75 donors, Peg ‘58 and Gary Wendlandt will make a gift of $2,500. Additionally, the next 3 increments of 75 donors (150, 225, and 300) will unlock gifts of $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000, respectively – be sure to check out the "Challenges" tab above to learn how your gift will go a long way toward helping HCC students!

We can do this #TogetherHCC.💚

HOW CAN I HELP?

🎉  Create an account at givecampus.com – or if you already have one, log in! (Note: you do not need to have an account to make your gift.)

💸   Make your own gift to #TogetherHCC – you can make it early by clicking the link above too💚  and turn it into a match or challenge! You can challenge fellow alumni and donors to a specific designation making your gift go even further.

📲  Share the #TogetherHCC page! The built-in sharing buttons on the campaign page generate a link that is unique to you. On April 26, share what HCC means to you using the #TogetherHCC and win HCC swag! 

🎥  Film a personal plea video (use your phone or webcam!) asking fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to join #TogetherHCC! Share it on the #TogetherHCC page and your social media. 

🛠  Become an Advocate – Easy-peasy ways to spread the word about #TogetherHCC **Access Advocate Toolkit Here**

FAQ

What is #TogetherHCC? 💚  #TogetherHCC began in 2020 as a way to lift each other up and support HCC students during the early days of the pandemic. #TogetherHCC galvanized a community of alumni, faculty, staff and friends who took to social media posting messages of support and encouragement to each other and our students using the hashtag #TogetherHCC. In addition, the HCC community made gifts to support the critical needs of our students. The following April 27, 2021, we launched our first 24-hour day of giving, #TogetherHCC: Drive to Change Lives led by Gary Rome of Gary Rome Auto Group (also an HCC Foundation Board member). 

Can I make my gift before April 26? Yes, we would love to count YOU as a #TogetherHCC donor! Early gifts can be made by clicking the link above ⬆️  and still qualify for challenges and matches! 😊

Can I send my gift via the mail? Yes! Checks postmarked 💌  by Friday, April 29 with “#TogetherHCC” in the memo will be counted! You can mail your donation to: HCC Foundation, Inc., Attn: Alumni Office, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040 

I can't remember when I made my last gift. What do I need to do to find out if I qualify for the new donor match? You don't have to do anything. We will verify for you and apply the match if you qualify. Remember, even if you don't qualify for the $250 donor match, your gift still counts toward other challenges. 👏🏾

I still have questions. For additional questions, please contact the HCC Alumni Office at alumni@hcc.edu or call 413.552.2182 💚