Circle of Ivy awards more than $20,000 to support students at Ivy Tech Evansville
Women’s Philanthropy Circle supporting the Ivy Tech Foundation works to diminish barriers to higher education for Hoosier students
EVANSVILLE, IN – Circle of Ivy, the women’s philanthropy circle of the Ivy Tech Foundation, has raised more than $200,000 to support programs statewide. On the Evansville campus, $20,000 was raised, the organization announced on Nov.15. Ivy Tech Evansville is one of 19 campuses to receive funding from Circle of Ivy and will support five programs:
- Ivy+ Rise and Thrive: $3,500
- Free Citizenship Program: $1,500
- Student Coffee Bar: $970
- High School Ethics Bowl: $2,500
- Break Room to Great Room – Employee Lounge Renovation: $11,680
Circle of Ivy has grown to more than 1,000 members over nine years and has raised more than $1.4 million statewide to help students studying numerous disciplines.
“Having 75 members allows the Evansville Circle to raise funds as well as create awareness of this asset in the Evansville community. Students feel fully supported in all aspects of their lives, be it education, food poverty or feeling the support of the staff and Circle of Ivy members while they reach financial security and a career they have chosen,” said Sharon Bray, member of the Evansville philanthropy. “I have personally heard students say the moment they enter the doors of Ivy Tech they feel this is their home.”
“The funding from Circle of Ivy will have a meaningful, long-lasting impact on our students and our community,” said Daniela Vidal, chancellor of Ivy Tech Evansville. “Many of our students are the first in their families to attend college, and the generosity of Circle of Ivy will allow more of them to excel and adequately prepare for their careers. These opportunities make Indiana and our community stronger.”
Founded in 2015, Circle of Ivy focuses on the needs of students attending Ivy Tech Community College, the largest singly accredited community college in the U.S.
Circle of Ivy builds opportunities and diminishes barriers to higher education by raising funds to help with emergency needs as well as sending students abroad for educational opportunities, providing instructional support with classroom technology and textbooks, and other critical programs.
“The commitment of the women who make up Circle of Ivy should be inspiring to everyone associated with Ivy Tech,” said Courtney Roberts, President of the Ivy Tech Foundation. “I am personally proud to be part of an organization doing so much good for our students – the future leaders of our communities. Ivy Tech is integral to Indiana’s success story, and the commitment and generosity of women who belong to Circle of Ivy help make it happen.”
Each campus voted on submitted proposals. To find a list of the projects being funded, visit the Circle of Ivy web page at ivytech.edu/circleofivy.
