Western Oregon supporters give generously

This year’s Howl from the Heart campaign netted Western Oregon University more than $205,000. Which will help support scholarships, campus clubs, student organization, academic programs and athletics. Submitted photo.

MONMOUTH - Western Oregon University’s annual Giving Day, Howl from the Heart, held March 5, was generously received.

With 696 donors giving to nearly 60 funds, Giving Day raised $208,406 as of Friday, March 15. These funds support scholarships, campus clubs, student organizations, academic programs, and athletics.

Gifts were received from 26 states and Washington, D.C. on Giving Day. Top three funds to receive gifts were the Fund for WOU, Volleyball, and Men’s Soccer, with a combined total of 273 gifts.

Western also launched its first-ever Giving Day service project at Heron Pointe Senior Living Center in Monmouth. Students spent that afternoon socializing and playing games with the residents.

“This year’s Giving Day once again proved the commitment and dedication to student success from our generous donors,” says Dave Beasley, director of annual giving at the WOU Foundation. “We are immensely grateful for each gift we received, and we are excited about the bright future such gifts will make possible at Western.”

Falling on the first Tuesday in March, Western’s annual day of giving has encouraged alumni, friends, parents, faculty, and staff to support areas of need across campus that positively impact students.

Since 2016, donors have contributed more than $1.5 million on Giving Day to benefit the Western community.

- WOU release