Student Engagement and Support: Helping Students Thrive

Investing in student engagement and support is crucial for empowering students to thrive! Your generous contributions on 1DAY4DU can make a significant impact by funding vital student resources and programs at DU. Explore these five gift opportunities to provide invaluable support for students as they make the most of their time at DU:  

The Student Opportunity Fund serves as a lifeline for students facing temporary financial hardships or seeking support to pursue enriching activities at DU. Your contributions to this fund directly impact students by providing essential financial assistance for immediate needs and empowering them to seize opportunities for engagement (e.g., student clubs and organizations, leadership development) that enhance their university experience.  

Your support for the Food Pantry Gift Fund sustains a vital resource within the DU community, offering the opportunity to supplement their weekly food supply during times of need, free of charge.  

Your contribution to the HCC Access Fund directly aids students seeking essential services provided by DU's Health and Counseling Center. This includes medical care, counseling services, and specialized support for students in recovery or experiencing the financial strains of interpersonal violence.  

A gift to the LGBTQ Programming Fund enables us to host meaningful events and provide vital resources for our LGBTQ+ community members. These include impactful initiatives like Lavender Graduation, Rainbow Rendezvous, and the Pride Closet.  

Your contribution to the Fraternity and Sorority Life Leadership Fund directly supports members of DU’s Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, and Multicultural Greek Council organizations. Your support enables these members to participate in impactful leadership development programs, fostering the growth and well-being of DU’s Fraternity and Sorority community.  

Gifts of all sizes make a difference! Every $500 raised directly supports students by making opportunities like these possible:  

• Access to fresh and specialty foods that represent a variety of cultural traditions  

• Travel funds for students who are invited to present at leadership, academic, or pre-professional conferences  

• Funding to participate in counseling programs that support their health and wellbeing  

• LGBTQ+ students access to hygiene products, casual clothes, and gender-affirming clothes at no cost  

• Temporary or emergency housing assistance due to an unexpected event