St. Petersburg College Foundation Launches Donation Drive

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Student needs extend far beyond money for tuition and books. In fact, some of the greatest necessities for St. Petersburg College students right now are technology based. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the college has loaned out hundreds of laptops, wifi hot spots and webcams to students.

Meeting the technology needs of students is one of the reasons why the St. Petersburg College Foundation is holding a 30-day donation drive, which began Feb. 15 and will run until March 15. All donations will go to the Titan Fund, which supports students, faculty and staff by sustaining academic programs, scholarships, innovative programming, students support services and more.

“We make assumptions that everyone today has wifi access and computers,” Theresa McFarland, SPC’s executive director of advancement services, said. “But we have many students doing their homework in our computer labs. That’s why we’re doing this campaign in support of our students and focusing on their technology needs this time.”

The Titan Fund offers support for much-needed wraparound services for students, which McFarland said is key to student success.

“(SPC President) Dr. Williams always says it’s the scholarships that get them in the door,” she said. “But it’s our programs and services that get them across the stage.”

SPC Titan Fund gifts are unrestricted, which gives the college the flexibility to quickly allocate support where the need is greatest. Making a gift today ensures that students are equipped with the resources necessary to succeed and have a better future.

“Your gift, no matter the size, makes a huge difference to the students, faculty and staff at SPC,” said Jesse Turtle, SPC vice president of institutional advancement and executive director of the SPC Foundation. “Our students go on to build better lives for themselves, their families and our community.”

Commit to a tax-deductible gift to the SPC Titan Fund here.

This press release was produced by the St Petersburg College News. The views expressed are the author's own.