Gratitude Give Day Was A Huge Success!

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#GratitudeGiveDay, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, was a wonderful success! Through the generous on-line support of many of United’s alumni, friends, faculty and staff we raised $21,975 in actual gifts. As this amount exceeded our $20,000 goal of individual gifts, it activated the $20,000 match. For the day, you helped us raise $41,975.

Here’s what you helped us accomplish:

  1. $2,300 in additional Scholarship dollars will be available to those Seminarians needing financial assistance.
  2. $4,220 will be earmarked for the Kaleo Center for Faith, Justice and Social Transformation to continue their great program.
  3. $35,455 will go towards Academic Programs and Support, allowing United to continue moving forward as a thought leader in theological and social justice communities.
  4. Interestingly, this was accomplished through a total of 101 individual gifts. Twelve of which were received by a first time donor!

On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Thank You for your generous support!

 

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