Tarleton Foundation Provides Grants to Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 21, 2016
STEPHENVILLE, Texas—The Tarleton State University Foundation Inc. is providing $20,000 in grants to students affected by the recent tornado.
“We’re pleased to provide funds for Tarleton students who unfortunately suffered hardship and loss caused by a March tornado and damaging storms,” said Chip Davis, foundation president.
More than 60 Tarleton students were affected by storms on Tuesday, March 8. Student Life personnel are following up individually with these students to assist with school and living related needs. Grants provided by the Tarleton Foundation are a primary funding source.
“We are very thankful to the Tarleton Foundation for its quick response to support students in need,” said Dr. Laura Boren, vice president for Student Life. “Several students have shared that they were left with only one set of clothes and few if any personal belongings. Their books are a total loss. These funds will allow us to aid students affected by the storms.”
Any remaining funds will continue in the student emergency fund to aid students in future disasters. Additional donations to the fund can be made through the Office of Development. For information, contact Jennifer Hawthorne at 254-968-9769 or hawthorne@tarleton.edu, or visit http://tarleton.edu/giving/ways-to-give/index.html.
Tarleton, a member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience marked by academic innovation and exemplary service, and dedicated to transforming students into tomorrow’s professional leaders. With campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online, Tarleton engages with its communities to provide real-world learning experiences and to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.
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Contact: Jennifer Hawthorne
254-968-9769
hawthorne@tarleton.edu
