Texarkana Noon Lions Club presented a $3,272 check to the Texarkana College Foundation this morning at a check presentation ceremony in the lobby of the college's Nelson Administration Building.
The gift represents proceeds from a recent gun raffle the club held and will be used for student scholarships.
"It is important for us to support our community and we are proud to give these scholarships," said Selden McMillin, Lions Club representative.
Katie Andrus, TC Foundation director, said the gift will have a significant effect on students.
"We are so appreciative of the Lion's Club's generous donation and their commitment to higher education," Andrus said. "The Lions have made education a priority when it comes to supporting our community through their fundraising efforts. Their support provides greater opportunities for our students."
The foundation's mission is to enhance the overall reputation of Texarkana College, to provide external resources to fund college priorities and to create opportunities for the college to build partnerships with alumni, friends, donors, corporations and foundations. Its goal is to provide TC students with affordable and accessible opportunities in higher education.
For more information or to make a donation, contact Katie Andrus at 903-823-3125 or [email protected].