ALUMNI & DONOR NEWS

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The Caritas Scholarship Celebration is one of the biggest events of the year at the University of St. Francis. It brings many of us that are "USF proud" together for a good time, but most importantly, a good cause. This event allows for the community to show their appreciation for the school and its students. Caritas has served as the primary fundraiser for University of St. Francis scholarships for over 65 years, providing students with the resources to succeed.

Caritas 2023 was a smashing success! The University of St. Francis hosted its 66th annual Caritas Scholarship Celebration this past April, raising $235,000 to support student scholarships and close to almost $3 million in the past ten years of the event.

Honoring students' journeys with a helpful hand, we couldn't do it alone without our community, sponsors and attendees and all of those who bid on auction items. Each year, USF provides students with over $23 million in institutional support who would not be able to obtain a college degree without financial assistance.

According to Lisa Sampalis, USF’s vice president for university advancement, “Beyond financial outcomes, success for Caritas includes building USF’s donor base... the Caritas Committee grew by 14 new members this year. We continue to work as a USF community to build a Franciscan future together in our second century.”

If you are looking to get involved in a great cause, you will be pleased to know that Caritas will be taking place at USF this upcoming year on Saturday, April 13, 2024. We want to thank you for your continued support and hope to see you at our next big Caritas Scholarship Celebration.