Southeastern Giving Day moves due to Hurricane Ida
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
by: Tonya Lowentritt 
HAMMOND – As a result of the impacts from Hurricane Ida, Southeastern Louisiana
University’s annual Giving Day, originally scheduled Sept. 14, has been moved to Oct.
5. Southeastern Foundation Director of Development Vanessa Prentice said Giving
Day will provide university supporters with over 70 different projects and programs
to help students, as well as the university.
“On Aug. 29 and 30, Hurricane Ida left its mark on campus and the surrounding
region. During this unprecedented time, it is more important than ever that we all
pull together to ensure the continued success of our students and our university.
Every donation, no matter how small, will help make a difference,” she said.
Organized by the Southeastern Foundation, this year’s Giving Day marks the seventh
annual university-wide fundraising event. Friends of the university can make donations
during a 24-hour period at southeasterngivingday.org.
“We hope that you will join us for this year’s Southeastern Giving Day. Many
students are facing great hardships resulting from Hurricane Ida, and your support
of any amount will go a long way toward helping them and the university get through
this difficult time,” Prentice said. “Our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery
are with those continuing to work through the aftermath of the storm.”
Previous years’ events have garnered over $500,000 combined for Southeastern
and Southeastern students. Last year’s Giving Day received the most participation
to date, with the number of supporters totaling more than 1,000, a 33 percent increase
from last year, and raised $163,407, about a 60 percent increase over 2019.
“A major reason for last year’s success was the development of individual campaigns
and initiatives within the overall Giving Day fundraising drive. This allows members
of our Southeastern community, from current students and alums to faculty/staff and
people across the region, to invest in any area on campus about which they feel most
passionate,” Prentice explained. “Supporters may also designate a gift to the ‘area
of greatest need,’ which allows funds to be used across campus as needs arise. Once
again, we are excited to provide these campaigns and initiatives so that everyone
can give back in the manner of their choosing. Whether it be a department, an organization,
student scholarships, or anything else, you can pick where your money goes and make
a direct impact during this critical time.”
For more information, or to make a donation on Oct. 5, visit southeasterngivingday.org.
