This academic year, Dallas College established a goal to raise $165,000 for the Employee Giving Campaign. The campaign “allows employees the opportunity to make a charitable contribution to the college through payroll deduction or a one-time gift,” professor Raytosha Jones said.

With the generosity of over 900 donors, Dallas College was able to raise $198,890 for the Emergency Aid Fund, which is a new record.  Brookhaven Campus reached its goal of $21,000.

The funds from the campaign this year went to the Emergency Aid Fund.  According their website the Emergency fund exists to “relieve immediate financial stress on students by providing assistance to cover necessities like housing, utilities, food or daycare fees,” Jones said.

“Students who go through financial hardships sometimes don’t know what to do, but because of over 900 generous employees, these students can have peace of mind while they continue their education.”

“Each month, more than 100 students submit requests for emergency aid and that number continues to rise,” Brookhaven Campus President Linda Braddy said. “Your contribution could mean the difference between a student staying in college or dropping out.”

“The amount raised is a reflection of the importance we place on our mission of transforming lives and communities through higher education,” Jones said.

Dallas College employees “see the true value in the work [they] do,” Jones said. “We know the power of education in changing the world. Supporting our students through financial emergencies so that they can continue their education allows them to also see our commitment to education. We’re putting our money where our mouth is all to support our students.”

The Employee Giving Campaign has continued to support students for seven years, with the first campaign in 2015. “I hope to see our college increase participation in future Employee Giving Campaigns.” Jones said.

“Supporting our students through financial emergencies so that they can continue their education allows them to also see our commitment to education.”