Special to Wesson News
The Copiah-Lincoln (Co-Lin) Community College Foundation received more than $1 million in donations during the 2023-2024 fiscal year for the first time since the late 1990s, and the Foundation’s Board of Directors and college administrators celebrated following a recent board meeting.
The annual total did not stem from lump sum gifts, which was the case of the transformational Taylor and Pitts family gifts to the college in the1990s, but instead came from a variety of sources, including individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events and athletic camps. Donations to the Foundation have increased steadily over the past ten years, nearly doubling its total from five years ago.
“I am thrilled to reach such a big milestone this year. This is the result of a great effort of our whole team at Co-Lin,” said Angela Furr, who has served as executive director of the Foundation since 2018. “Of course, none of this would be possible without the generosity of our donors, alumni and corporate partners who continue to support the college and our students.”
This past year’s giving has allowed for the unprecedented awards of nearly half a million in scholarships to students and faculty, more than $250,000 to athletics and $150,000 in other direct support of the college. The gifts help make it possible for the college to continue creating new programs, providing scholarships to students, and making improvements to its campuses, as state funding and tuition revenue does not cover all the costs associated with running the college.
The Co-Lin Foundation staff and our generous donors are vital to our success here at the college,” said Co-Lin President Dr. Dewayne Middleton. “Each dollar given to the Foundation allows us to meet the growing needs of the college, whether it be through student scholarships, purchasing much needed equipment for our academic and career-tech programs, or updating our technology and facilities.”
To make a tax-deductible gift to Co-Lin, contact the Foundation office at 601-643-8313 or visit colin.edu to give online.
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