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We\u2019ll bounce, stomp and celebrate UCF Day of Giving on April 11 this year. With this celebration of all things Black & Gold, we wanted to highlight a few unique funds for those who are looking for the right area to support.<\/p>\n

UCF Celebrates the Arts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This year marks the 10th anniversary of UCF Celebrates the Arts, an annual festival  that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. The event showcases the artistic prowess of UCF\u2019s faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. With a focus on partnership and varied offerings, UCF Celebrates the Arts is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF\u2019s innovative spirit. What better way to honor this year’s milestone event than making a gift to help Knights keep performing for the next 10 years?<\/p>\n

Police K-9<\/a>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from putting a smile on the face of anyone who meets them, UCF\u2019s Police K-9s play a critical role in keeping our students and campus safe. By making a gift to the UCF Police Department\u2019s K-9 fund, you\u2019ll support the adoption, training and care of our four-legged officers. Who can resist those puppy dog eyes?<\/p>\n

Excellence in Medical Education<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

As the nation faces a physician shortage, it’s now more important than ever to support aspiring doctors and medical research.  A gift to this area helps UCF’s College of Medicine continue its research-based educational mission as an innovative medical school preparing physicians and scientists to be tomorrow\u2019s healthcare leaders.<\/p>\n

Housing Insecurity Fund<\/a>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the most recent survey from the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, 48% of college students are affected by housing insecurity and 14% are affected by homelessness. The Housing Insecurity Fund exists to provide relief to students who are experiencing housing insecurity or facing homelessness so that they can continue and excel in their education.<\/p>\n

Student Emergency Fund<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Created to support students who are experiencing a hardship that may make it difficult for them to continue with their education, the Student Emergency Fund helps provide funding for textbooks, fees and other education-related costs for qualifying students.<\/p>\n

Office of Military and Veteran Student Success  <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Office of Military and Veteran Student Success (MVSS) was designed with the goal of providing student veterans with the tools, resources and support they need to earn their degrees. By making a gift to the MVSS, you\u2019ll help support the purchase of supplies and funding of programs and events for the center.<\/p>\n

These are just a few of the many impactful funds that you can donate to during UCF Day of Giving on April 13. We encourage you to explore the full list of funds <\/a>and make a gift to the area that matters most to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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