Employee Giving: Making Tomorrow Possible Today through the Virginia Western Forward Permanent Endowment Fund.

By creating and growing a permanent endowment to sustain and foster innovation now and in perpetuity, Virginia Western is fulfilling its promise of service to elevate, enrich and energize social mobility and economic development.  We are close to our unlocking goal, and a gift today brings our tomorrows that much closer. We have the potential to perennially support the College with sustainable funds to meet individual, business and educational initiatives or purposes that propel the region forward.  All we need is you.

Week 6 winners:

  • Brown Edwards & Co: $100 Orvis Gift Card – Katelyn Burton
  • Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center: Certificate to Sunday Brunch for Two – Nicole Bell
  • Friendship: Voucher for Two Tickets to any RSO Concert – Carrie Halpin
  • Wells Fargo: Four Sets of Dry Erase Magnets – Erin Leftwich
  • Wells Fargo: Pedometer with Ear Buds – Jamie Snead
  • Wine Gourmet: Gift Box of Chocolate – Gayle Clary
  • Buff City Soap: Gift Box – Brian Sieveking
  • Blacksburg Country Club: Certificate for 4 green fees – Lora Livingston

Week 7 prizes:

  • Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center: Certificate to Sunday Brunch for Two  
  • Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Voucher for Two Concert Tickets
  • Wells Fargo: Four Sets of Dry Erase Magnets
  • Wells Fargo: Pedometer with Ear Buds
  • Wells Fargo: One Stadium Seat
  • Richard Henegar: Personalized Jenga Set
  • Carilion Clinic Cosmetic Center: Gift Bag
  • D&S Agency: Emerson Creek Pottery and Amazon Echo Dot
  • Hollins University Theatre: Season pass to Hollins Theatre events (two paid and three free productions)

>>> Grand Prize: A dedicated parking spot where YOU want, for the 2024-25 academic year.

Giving is easy!  

  1. Scan the QR code or click GIVE NOW to make a one-time or recurring gift using a credit or debit card.
  2. Drop off your gift in the Educational Foundation office, F214 in Fishburn Hall.
  3. Mail to the Virginia Western Educational Foundation, 3093 Colonial Ave., Roanoke VA 24015

Weekly drawings: If you donate $10 or more, your name will be entered into a weekly drawing of goodies given to the Educational Foundation to encourage the Employee Giving Campaign. One donation keeps you in the prize pool for the duration of the 7-week giving campaign.

Winners will be announced every Wednesday in the Bulletin now through Oct. 9. If you see your name listed, please stop by to pick up your prize Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon in the Educational Foundation office.

Thank you for all you do to make a difference.  We are Western!

For more information, visit the Educational Foundation’s Employee Giving Page: 2024-2025 Sparking Opportunity Employee Giving Campaign. Questions? Contact Educational Foundation Philanthropy Director Amanda Mansfield at (540) 857-6962 or amansfield@virginiawestern.edu.