The La Salle community came together on Giving Tuesday to support the future of the University.  

On Nov. 28, Explorers made over 500 gifts to La Salle totaling more than $130,000. 

Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a worldwide day of philanthropy that encourages giving and celebrates generosity during the holiday season.  

Gifts to the University can benefit a wide range of areas including:   

• The La Salle Fund provides support across the University where it is essential. Scholarships for students and enhancements across campus are just a few of the examples.  
• School of Arts and Sciences   
• School of Business   
• School of Nursing and Health Sciences   
• President’s Strategic Initiative Fund   
• Honors Program Scholarship Initiative   
• Anna “Nush” Allen, ’80, MA ’02, Student Emergency Fund   
• The Explorer Fund and athletic teams: A specific team can be chosen for donation selection in the drop-down menu.   

“Members of our La Salle community united on Giving Tuesday to make a meaningful impact,” Freddie Pettit, vice president for University Advancement, said. “We are thankful for our alumni, faculty, staff, students, families, and La Salle supporters, who made a gift to our University in support of its mission to provide rigorous academics and a high-quality experience to current and future Explorers.” 

For more information on how to give, visit lasalle.edu/give. 

—Meg Ryan