海角直播鈥檚 annual giving initiative, Holy Cross Day, set a new record, generating $271,391.69 from 768 donors on April 16, marking the most successful day of giving in the College鈥檚 history.
The one-day effort brought together alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the College to support a range of initiatives across campus. This year鈥檚 Holy Cross Day placed a particular emphasis on student-developed proposals, highlighting projects designed and led by students to address real needs and opportunities within the campus community.
Among the initiatives supported were a student-led civil rights educational experience in Washington, D.C., improvements to campus study spaces, and a sustainability project focused on composting unused dining hall food to create a campus unity garden.
鈥淭his record-setting day reflects both the generosity of our community and the initiative of our students,鈥� said Sarah Charles, Director of Development, Annual Giving & Operations. 鈥淪tudents identified needs, developed thoughtful plans, and invited others to be part of bringing those ideas to life. The response shows a deep belief in what our students are capable of and in the mission of Holy Cross.鈥�
Student-led initiatives were featured as part of the campaign, alongside broader support for academics, athletic scholarships, and student programs.
Participation included 134 alumni, 90 current parents, 124 students, 64 faculty and staff, and 277 friends, along with 65 alumni parents, reflecting broad engagement across the Holy Cross community.
Several giving challenges helped drive momentum throughout the day, with top participation and fundraising honors going to Black Student Association (faculty/staff), SGA鈥揕ibrary (students), Office of Student Success (parents), and Holy Cross Music & Ave Crew (alumni).
Early giving, which opened April 1, helped build momentum leading into April 16, contributing to the overall record-breaking total.
鈥淗oly Cross Day continues to grow not only as a fundraising effort, but as a reflection of how we form students to lead,鈥� Charles said. 鈥淭his is what it looks like when a community comes together around student-driven ideas.鈥�
More information about Holy Cross Day and supported initiatives can be found at .