First Gen Blue Streaks

13
Donors
$442
Donated
This campaign ended on April 11, 2026, but you can still make a gift to John Carroll University by clicking here!

Gifts to First Gen Blue Streaks contribute to...

2026 Day of Giving
1,933 Donors - $440,950 Donated
102%
About

Investing in the First Gen Blue Streaks initiative is an investment in the power of a "first." For these trailblazing students, being the first in their family to attend a four-year university is a monumental achievement, yet it often comes without a traditional roadmap for navigating the complexities of campus life.

Your support allows us to bridge this gap by providing year-round social and professional scaffolding that fosters a true sense of belonging. From high-impact community events like Goat Therapy in the Quad that prioritize student wellness, to our Resource Carnivals that demystify university systems, we ensure no student feels they have to walk this path alone. By bringing together a powerful network of faculty, staff, and alumni, your contribution helps build the social capital and professional connections essential for success here and beyond JCU. When you give to the First Gen Blue Streaks, you aren’t just funding a program—you are providing the foundational support that turns a student’s potential into a legacy for generations to come.

Incentives
Make a donation of $100 or more in support of Boler Professional Development Program and choose a sweatshirt, tie, memo board, hankerchief or gloves.
Donate $100
Those who support Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center with a gift of $100 or more will receive a Grasselli Library and Breen Learning Center insulated 15oz tumbler with straw.
Donate $100
Make a gift of $100 - $499 to the College of Arts and Sciences Internship and Research Fund and receive a College of Arts and Sciences Water Bottle
Donate $100
Make a gift of $500 - $999 to the College of Arts and Sciences Internship and Research Fund and receive a College of Arts and Sciences cotton canvas tote bag
Donate $500
Make a gift of $1,000 + to the College of Arts and Sciences Internship and Research Fund and receive a College of Arts and Sciences Golf Umbrella
Donate $1,000

No updates for this campaign.


Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon70%Alumni
Suitcase icon24%Faculty/Staff
Book icon16%Students
Parent icon8%Parents
Most Recent Donors
Michael E. McDonagh
Michael E. McDonagh
Katie Jansen
Katie Jansen
Kayla Naticchioni Webb
Kayla Naticchioni Webb
Angela Aviquivil
Angela Aviquivil
Zoë M Sarris
Zoë M Sarris
Shannon White
Shannon White
Denise D. Green
Denise D. Green
Sahana
Sahana
Ed Giles
Ed Giles
Selen Zarrelli
Selen Zarrelli

Advocates

Community Advocates

Generated 3305 clicks and 272 gifts, totaling $33,534

AJ Cianflocco, MD '72 and Mary Anne Garvey '77

Offered a $15,000 match

The Mansmann & Schmidt Families

Generated 2 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $100
Offered a $12,500 match

Bob Stein

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $10,000 match

Ann Carver '81

Generated 1 click
Offered a $10,000 match

Matthew '92 and Kelley Carey

Generated 2 clicks
Offered a $6,000 match

General Carter F. Ham '76

Generated 10 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $769
Offered a $5,000 match

Frank Castelli '73

Generated 6 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $50
Offered a $5,000 match

Jim Moses

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $5,000 match

Stephen Christian '63

Generated 3 clicks
Offered a $2,000 match