You already believe in the transformative power of education. That’s why you’re proud of your work at Virginia Western.
Join your colleagues in taking that pride to the next level. Your donation to scholarships or program funds will go beyond the classroom to help propel students, fuel their dreams and ignite their potential into brighter futures.
For this year’s 2024-25 Employee Giving Campaign, we are bringing back the fun! Weekly incentive prizes and giveaway items will be announced throughout August and September. Prizes include tickets for the Salem Red Sox and the Rail Yard Dawgs, a Buff City Soap gift box and brunch at The Hotel Roanoke, just to name a few. Employees who make a gift of $10 or more will be entered into all prize drawings. Give today to ensure your name is included in all drawings!
Remember to check to see if your spouse’s employer has a matching gift program. You may be able to double, or even triple, your gift to the Virginia Western Educational Foundation!
How to Contribute
You can contribute online with your credit or debit card. You may also write a check to the Virginia Western Educational Foundation and mail or deliver to F-214, Fishburn Hall, 3093 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015. If you make your charitable gifts from an existing DAF or donor-advised fund, the Tax EIN for the Foundation is 52-1200913.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to giving through payroll deduction?
We have observed several challenges with payroll deduction gifts related to recent platform changes at the Commonwealth level. Currently, Foundation staff recommend selecting another method for making your gift during the 2024-25 academic cycle. Foundation and HR staff will continue to investigate reinstating this popular option for the future and welcome your advocacy on this issue as well!
How much should I give?
We know that you probably contribute to many worthwhile organizations. Can you consider supporting our students and the College at the same level? Employees who make a gift of $10 or more will be entered into all prize drawings.
How can I donate?
It’s usually easiest to make your annual gift to the Educational Foundation by cash, check or credit card. You can make an even bigger impact by setting a recurring monthly gift with your credit or debit card. Just imagine the impact that giving $10 each month will have!
Why should I give?
The focus of the Employee Giving Campaign is to raise funds to support opportunities for Virginia Western students and programs. Students who have been the recipients of employee generosity in the past have commented that scholarships as well as emergency funds have had a significant impact on their success! Additionally, your gift is a vote of confidence in the work being done here at the College and is so important because it shows prospective corporate and individual donors that our faculty and staff believe in the future of Virginia Western.
Where is my contribution going?
You should choose the program or projects closest to your heart. Popular choices include:
- The Community College Access Program (CCAP) removes all financial barriers – providing a college degree or career credential at no cost – and transforms lives. Your gift can benefit students regionwide or from a specific locality.
- Unrestricted gifts to Virginia Western’s Annual Fund are especially important, providing flexible support for areas of greatest need.
- The Virginia Western Student Food Co-Op, fueled by Kroger began as donated items on a bookshelf and has since become a regularly stocked food pantry where students can find groceries, get connected to other community resources and fuel their focus on their futures.
- The Rapids Response Student Emergency Fund helps address exceptional hardships that students might experience, such as a house fire, medical issues, homelessness, food insecurity and a lack of transportation or technology.
- Any specific scholarship or program fund of your choosing, even if that’s your own department. View the complete list online.
Will people know that I gave and the amount I contributed?
In appreciation for your support, your name will appear in the annual IMPACT! magazine and on a recognition poster outside Whitman Theatre. If you prefer to give anonymously, you may always make that selection when you make your gift.
Is my contribution tax deductible?
Yes.
Can I make a planned gift or include the Virginia Western Educational Foundation in my will?
Yes. Remembering the Virginia Western Educational Foundation in your estate plans may help you make a larger gift than you thought possible. Visit the Planned Giving web page to learn more and request information.
Have something else on your mind? Foundation staff are always happy to answer questions. Call us at 540-857-7312.
Contact Us
Fishburn Hall – F214
540-857-7312
Fax: 540-857-6370
TTY: All users: 711
Mailing Address:
3093 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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