Buffs around the world came together over the past few months in remarkable ways to support students, staff and faculty in need. The results?Ìý
- 1,835 students received a total of $904,143 in support
- 380 staff and faculty received a total of $164,753 in support
- 477 donors contributed $91,357 to the Student Emergency FundÌý
- 249 donors contributed $51,822 to the Staff and Faculty Emergency Fund
- $1.6 million pledged from the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä campus to the emergency funds to support the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä community
But the effort didn’t stop there as Buffs also stepped up to help essential workers and their community at large:Ìý
- 1,125 masks made by 40 volunteers for campus essential workersÌý
- 47,719 pounds of food distributed to 2,347 people through produce pop-ups and mobile food pantries*
Plus, we found new ways to stand shoulder to shoulder while remaining socially distanced:
- Sending virtual messages of support to the Class of 2020
- Coloring custom-designed CU cartoonsÌý
- Using CU-themed Zoom backgrounds for virtual meetings
Thank you for your care and compassion during these challenging times. And remember, we are all Buffs Together!
* During the 2019–20 academic year
