YVC Giving Day
Support YVC students during
#YaksGive #YVCGivingDay2026
We invite you to make a difference for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students who are pursuing
their dreams during our 2026 Yaks Give campaign. Help support students facing financial
emergencies as well as activities that enrich their learning and personal growth.
Several matching challenges are also available thanks to the generosity of the YVC
Foundation, allowing you to extend the impact of your gift! Mark your calendar for
April 22, our inaugural YVC Giving Day, and join us in supporting YVC students!
Giving Day Challenges
Provides one-time grants of up to $500 to YVC students facing unexpected financial crises that threaten their ability to stay in school.
Matching Challenge: Dollar-for-dollar up to $14,000
Supports student participation in community-based summer research through stipends
or academic credit, helping students gain hands-on experience while continuing their
education.
Match: Dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500
Provides scholarships to students who have completed a CCR program and are beginning college-level coursework. CCR programs help students finish high school, learn English and build foundational academic skills that empower them to build better lives.
Matching Challenge: Dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500
Support student-athletes with financial need, helping YVC recruit and retain talent from across Washington and beyond.
Giving Challenge:
- $1,500 to the team with the most individual donations
- $1,000 to the team with the second most individual donations
- $500 to the team with the third most individual donations
Bolster student-led activities that enrich campus life, reflect diverse interests and promote community service. YVC clubs include agribusiness, astronomy, billiards, business, climbing, computer science/IT, drama, music, PRIDE, wellness, veterinary technology and more.
Giving Challenge:
- $1,500 to the club with the most individual donations
- $1,000 to the club with the second most individual donations
- $500 to the club with the third most individual donations
Featured Opportunities

Pottery & Art Sale
Thursday, March 12
Wednesday, April 22
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Palmer Martin Hall (Building #20)
Support YVC’s Department of Visual Arts by purchasing student art. Proceeds from this event, taking place in conjunction with Giving Day, will bolster opportunities for YVC students to make art.

Grape to Glass Gala
Saturday, May 16 | 5 p.m.
Kaminski Conference Center (Yakima Campus)
Reserve your seat or table at YVC’s annual Grape to Glass Gala benefiting Vineyard & Winery Technology student scholarships. Extend your impact by making an additional donation toward Vineyard & Winery Technology student scholarships on top of your seat/table purchase.

Giving Day Tool Kit
Our Giving Day Tool Kit provides ready-to-use images, graphics, social media content, and email templates to help you easily promote giving and share the impact of supporting Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students.
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