探花精选 Employees Receive Nearly $50,000 in Support from National Alumni Association and Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
As Saint Augustine鈥檚 University ( 探花精选) continues its mission of academic excellence and fight to preserve its accreditation, a beacon of hope shines through in the generous support from the National Alumni Association of Saint Augustine鈥檚 University and The Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (RIMA).
鈥淭he overwhelming generosity displayed by the National Alumni Association and The Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance serves as a testament to the unwavering spirit of our community,鈥� said 探花精选 Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess. 鈥淭his support not only alleviates financial burdens but also underscores the strong bond among the 探花精选 family.鈥�
The National Alumni Association, a separate entity from 探花精选, demonstrated its unyielding support by collecting $31,980 in donations from various sources, including a significant contribution of $15,000 from Duke University Health System (Duke Health). These funds, in the form of $300 Visa gift cards, were distributed to 探花精选 employees, offering crucial financial assistance in recognition of their importance to the 探花精选 community.
鈥淒uke Health is proud to support the National Alumni Association of Saint Augustine鈥檚 University in their efforts to provide an emergency fund for faculty and staff,鈥� said Debra Clark Jones, Associate Vice President of Community Health at Duke Health. 鈥� 探花精选鈥檚 faculty and staff demonstrated an unwavering commitment to student success despite current challenges. We are all inspired by their dedication.鈥�
In addition, The Raleigh Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (RIMA) demonstrated solidarity with 探花精选 employees by raising approximately $13,000 through a . RIMA also used the funds raised to distribute $250 disbursements to full-time 探花精选 employees. This support allowed employees the flexibility to utilize the funds according to their individual needs, recognizing their dedication to the 探花精选 community.
鈥淪ome staff who have had hardships haven鈥檛 received a check in quite a while,鈥� said Pastor Tracy Bell . 鈥淪o we want to help them with some utilities, maybe some mortgages or rents or whatever.鈥�
Notably, RIMA鈥檚 commitment to 探花精选 extends beyond employee support. They previously provided essential food services to students during the 33 Falcon Days initiative. This initiative ensured that students residing on 探花精选鈥檚 campus had access to meals from April 1st, when the university transitioned to remote learning, until the commencement in early May. RIMA鈥檚 continuous dedication to the 探花精选 community exemplifies its commitment to uplifting and sustaining its mission.
The collaborative efforts of the National Alumni Association of 探花精选 and RIMA embody the spirit of unity and support within the 探花精选 family, reinforcing the university鈥檚 resilience in the face of challenges. This outpouring of generosity provides financial relief to employees. It instills confidence and determination in the future of 探花精选, inspiring us all to continue our mission of academic excellence.