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Whittier Fund - Student Life and Engagement

Support for the Whittier Fund - Student Life and Engagement creates meaningful on-campus employment opportunities and internships that provide students with valuable experience as well as essential financial support.

At Whittier, we invest deeply in each student because we believe growth is a shared journey. We intentionally cultivate a community where students uplift, challenge, and inspire one another. This commitment ensures that as Poets go on to succeed and rise in their careers, they carry forward a sense of responsibility—reaching back to support those who follow in their footsteps.

Your generosity strengthens this cycle of opportunity, empowerment, and lifelong connection.

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NEW: $10,000 MATCH FOR GIFTS IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT DILLON '73
Thank you for honoring President Dillon '73 and doubling your impact today. Your matched support amplifies our momentum and directly benefits Whittier students.
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POWER HOUR (12:00-1:00 p.m.) PARTICIPATION PARTY FOR $2,500
Because of you, we completed the Power Hour challenge—50 donors in just 60 minutes! You unlocked an additional $2,500 for the Whittier Fund from our Anonymous donor. Thank you for helping power this incredible hour!
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$100,000 WHITTIER FUND MATCH. FUEL THE HEART OF WHITTIER.
We unlocked the full $100,000 Whittier Fund match from Rick Gilchrist '68 and Bill Wardlaw '68. Your support strengthens the heartbeat of Whittier—fueling student success, inspiring excellence, and sustaining the programs that bring our mission to life. Thank you for helping raise $200,000 for the Whittier Fund and for making your impact count!
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$8,000 FACULTY AND STAFF MATCH
Thanks to the Faculty and Staff who shape the student experience every single day—and today, your impact was doubled. The full $8,000 match from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Ken Woods '84 was met earning $16,000 for our worthy Poets.
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