The Virginia Western Student Emergency Fund is designed to address exceptional and urgent financial hardships impacting Virginia Western students. Examples of types of emergencies or hardships to be considered: house fire, medical issues, homelessness, food insecurity and lack of transportation or technology.
Students apply by completing a simple online application. When possible, payment will be made directly to the company/business owed, or a student may be awarded a food/gas/transportation gift card.
Thanks to donors like you, the Educational Foundation was able to help 201 students overcome crises of dire unemployment, housing, transportation, food, medical or technology needs with $134,141.66 in support in 2024-25 alone.
Help bring hope where it is needed most with a gift to Virginia Western Student Emergency Fund.
Week 2 winners:
Salem Red Sox Swag Bag of Merch- Frederick Deen
Buff City Soap Company Goodie Bag- Michelle Roberson
Opera Roanoke Tickets- Melissa Williams
Fresh Market Gift Card- Amy Anguiano
Grandin Theatre Magic Passes- Lindsey Weston
Week 3 prizes:
Mill Mountain Theatre tickets
RND Coffee gift card
Buff City Soap Company goodie bag
Roanoke Co-Op Grandin Road gift card
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co one free scoop
Giving is easy!
- Click GIVE NOW to make a one-time or recurring gift using a credit or debit card.
- Drop off your gift in the Educational Foundation office, F214 in Fishburn Hall.
- Mail to the Virginia Western Educational Foundation, 3093 Colonial Ave., Roanoke VA 24015
Weekly drawings: If you donate $10 or more, your name will be entered into a weekly drawing of goodies given to the Educational Foundation to encourage the Employee Giving Campaign. One donation keeps you in the prize pool for the duration of the 7-week giving campaign.
Our college shines as one of the Roanoke Valley’s true unhidden gems, with over 60 years of impact and innovation, and your work is at the heart of that legacy.
For more information, visit the Educational Foundation’s Employee Giving Page.
Have questions? Reach out to Syreeta Combs at (540) 857-6833 or scombs@virginiawestern.edu.