This month, the energy across Clark College’s campus will feel a little different, a little louder, a little prouder, and a lot more connected. What began as a single day of generosity has grown into Penguin Nation Month, a full month of celebration, engagement, and impact, culminating in PenguinsGive on April 30.
Penguin Nation Month is about coming together, alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors, and community partners, to celebrate the powerful role Clark College Foundation and Clark College play in Southwest Washington. From social opportunities at the April 9 Penguin Huddle to student-alumni connections at Pop-Up Mentoring on April 15, from campus-wide celebrations like Sakura Festival and Día del Niño to student-led involvement fairs and art talks, April showcases the vibrancy of the Penguin community.
Most of the month’s events are over, but don’t forget to support students and programs at Clark College this PenguinsGive!
PenguinsGive
April 30
On April 30, PenguinsGive kicks off! It’s our annual day of giving, a 36-hour rally of generosity that fuels scholarships, student success programs, innovation in the classroom, and essential resources like emergency grants and the Basic Needs Hub.
Thanks to our generous donors, a $10,000 match is available throughout Penguin Nation Month and continues during PenguinsGive. Every gift of up to $500 will be matched dollar-for-dollar until funds are fully used, doubling the impact of your support.
Every gift, no matter the size, creates a tangible impact. A scholarship can help keep a student enrolled. An emergency grant can prevent someone from dropping out due to an unexpected bill. Funding for hands-on programs and workforce training ensures Clark continues to power the regional economy.
When alumni give, they honor the education that shaped them. When faculty and staff give, they demonstrate belief in their students beyond the classroom. When community members give, they strengthen the workforce and vitality of Southwest Washington. PenguinsGive is more than fundraising. It’s a statement that access to education matters, that opportunity should be within reach, and that when we give together, we go further.
As we get closer, we invite you to join us. Make a gift. Share the message. Encourage a friend. Post your Penguin pride. Be part of the momentum.
Even though PenguinsGive officially kicks off on April 30th, you can give starting today!
Interested in doing more to support PenguinsGive? Want to use your voice to support the Penguin Nation? Checkout this PenguinsGive toolkit including how to be an advocate, social media imagery, and more!