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Report to the Community for 2023 The SUNY Orange Foundation works daily to ensure that your gifts are put to good use helping students and enhancing our campuses. We are pleased and proud to share this Report to the Community with you so that you can see how you are changing lives every day. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. It means the world to us. Report to the Community

Invest in a student today and watch them invest in others tomorrow! Make a tax-deductible gift to the SUNY Orange Foundation Make a Gift Today! 75th ANNIVERSARY Buy an Ornament! Annual Fund Give to a Scholarship Establish a Scholarship Help Sugar Dawn Ansbro Scholarship Jenny Mirecki Scholarship Arthur Lynch Scholarship Student Emergency Fund Food Pantry Athletics Commemorative Brick Leave a Bequest "I cannot thank you enough for giving me this opportunity to prove that I am worthy of this scholarship, and I hope that I continue to impress for the future to come.” – Alec Bauer, SUNY Orange Board of Trustees Scholarship You can help SUNY Orange students reach their full potential by making a gift to SUNY Orange Foundation. We are committed to being prudent stewards of all gifts, fulfilling donor intent, and making sure that SUNY Orange students have the resources they need to follow their dreams. Invest in a student today and watch them invest in others tomorrow! 75th Anniversary Fund : We are excited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Orange County Community College in 2025! To help us celebrate, please consider a gift to the 75th Anniversary Fund. This fund will be used to modernize classrooms in order to better prepare our students for the careers of tomorrow. Teaching methods are now more inclusive and participative and require classroom environments that support this. Desks that are mobile, flexible and ergonomically designed will help students learn and study more effectively. Thank you for helping us provide the best education possible to SUNY Orange students! Buy a 75th Anniversary Commemorative Ornament: Want a keepsake of this important milestone? You can purchase a 75th anniversary commemorative ornament showcasing the iconic Morrison Hall, beautifully crafted by Beacon Designs, America's leading ornament manufacturer. Proceeds from the sale of these ornaments will be used to support the 75th Anniversary Fund. Annual Fund : A gift to the annual fund ensures SUNY Orange has the resources it needs to provide the best possible education to its students. Gifts to the annual fund are the most flexible and contribute towards Presidential scholarships, necessary classroom upgrades, the campus ambassador program, multiple student leadership programs and anything else the College may need. The Student Emergency Fund: This fund provides resources for SUNY Orange students to help pay for urgent expenses triggered by unforeseen events that threaten their ability to stay in college. Issues such as homelessness or threat of eviction; medical or dental emergencies; domestic violence; theft; and lack of transportation or child care are just some examples of the real world issues our students face every day. Investing in this fund can help a student get past that financial hurdle and get them back on the road to graduation. Establish a Scholarship: The best way to help a student is to make sure that finances are not an obstacle on the road to their success and starting a scholarship, or contributing to an existing scholarship, is a great way to accomplish that. If you are interested in learning more about establishing a scholarship with the SUNY Orange Foundation, please click HERE Matching Gifts: Does your employer have a Matching Gift program? Find out and i ncrease the value of your gift with matching options from your employer. Commemorative Brick : Personalize a commemorative brick in honor or in memory of someone special. It will be permanently installed along the Morrison Hall walkway. Honor a Loved One: Celebrate a special event or honor someone who made a difference in your life by making a gift to the SUNY Orange Foundation in their name. Ways to Give. Gifts of Cash, Credit or Stock: Choose one of these options to make giving easier and convenient. For employees of the College, payroll deduction is available. Pledges: Consider a three-to-five year gift pledge as a way to make a significant commitment to SUNY Orange with annual, affordable payments. Donor Advised Fund (DAF): Simplify all your charitable giving and maximize your tax savings. A DAF is a cost-effective way of meeting your charitable goals while benefiting SUNY Orange. Their Future, Your Legacy: Become a member of the Christine Morrison Legacy Society ! There are several options that provide you income AND benefit the College. Click on the link to complete the quick interest form. Making a provision in your will or retirement plan today can have a significant impact on the future of the College and its students.

Make a gift to the Ida-Marie Szmyt Endowed Nursing Scholarship today! Make a Gift to the Ida-Marie Szmyt Endowed Nursing Scholarship “I really enjoy being in the nursing program because it was honestly a dream of mine to become a RN ever since I was little. To think that it's actually becoming true still feels so unreal. I love to care for people and to help people feel better, so I knew that nursing was the perfect career for me. Being awarded this scholarship is a huge help to me especially because during the school year I cut down A LOT of my working hours to focus on my studies. Having this scholarship has really helped me with paying for my nursing expenses and I couldn't be more appreciative." - Ashley Schiaffo, Nursing Student Thank you for making a gift to the Ida-Marie Szmyt Endowed Nursing Scholarship! You are helping to make dreams come true for many of our students. This gift supports students who are studying for one of the most critical career opportunities available today. According to an article in the Nursing Times, The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 275,000 additional nurses will be needed from now through 2030. Employment opportunities for nurses are projected to grow at a faster rate than all other occupations over the next several years. Our communities and our healthcare organizations need these nurses and SUNY Orange nurses are always in high demand. Ida-Marie was a graduate of the SUNY Orange-Orange County Community College Nursing Program and the students who earn this scholarship will follow in her footsteps. Thank you for honoring her memory with your gift.

Attend the Event Become a Sponsor Advertise in the Journal Why Your Support Matters Meet Us on the Dance Floor is more than an evening of dinner, dancing, and live music. Proceeds from the event support SUNY Orange Foundation programs and student success initiatives, helping students overcome barriers, pursue their educational goals, and thrive both inside and outside of the classroom. Scholarships Providing students with access to educational opportunities and reducing financial barriers to graduation. Student Success Programs Supporting initiatives that foster academic achievement, engagement, leadership, development, and personal growth. Emergency Assistance Helping students overcome unexpected financial hardships so a temporary setback does not stand in the way of graduation. Emerging Needs Providing the flexibility to address emerging opportunities and respond to students' evolving needs. Event Details Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Powelton Club , Newburgh Join Us on September 19 Attend Join alumni, community leaders, and supporters for an evening of dinner, dancing, live music, and community connection in support of SUNY Orange students. Sponsor Support student success while being recognized as a valued partner of Meet Us on the Dance Floor and the SUNY Orange Foundation. Promote your business, share a message of support, or showcase your organization's commitment to student success in our event journal. Advertise Attend the Event Become a Sponsor Advertise in the Journal Have Questions or Want to Learn More? If you have questions about Meet Us on the Dance Floor, sponsorship opportunities, program journal advertising, or attendance, our team is happy to help. We welcome the opportunity to connect and share more about how you can engage with and support the SUNY Orange Foundation. Contact Us Event Sponsorship Opportunities Support theevent through event-specific sponsorships that provide meaningful recognition while advancing student success. Diamond Sponsor $5,000 Reserved table for ten guests Named $1,500 scholarship supporting student success Full-page journal ad Prominent logo recognition across event, digital & social platforms Verbal recognition during the program View Details Platnium Sponsor $3,000 Five event tickets Named $750 scholarship supporting student success Full-page journal ad Logo recognition across event, digital & social platforms Verbal recognition during the program View Details Gold Sponsor $2,000 Four event tickets Half-page journal ad Logo recognition across event, digital & social platforms Verbal recognition during the program View Details Silver Sponsor $1,000 Two event tickets Quarter-page journal ad Logo recognition across event, digital & social platforms View Details Bronze Sponsor $500 One event ticket Name recognition in event journal Recognition on event website Recognition during event View Details

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