SLIPPERY ROCK — Giving Day returns Friday for its fifth year at Slippery Rock University, and while the annual fundraising event grows each year, its mission is the same: supporting SRU students.

This year, the monetary goal is $300,000, and members of the SRU community have sponsored challenges to drive participation.

In the last four years, Giving Day has generated more than $475,000 in support for student scholarships, clubs, organizations, academic departments, athletic teams and more.

Last year, Giving Day was postponed from March 26 to May 1 because of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still generated 1,833 gifts totaling more than $260,000.

In addition to donating online, participants can contribute by calling 724-738-2004 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or mailing to: SRU Foundation, 104 Maltby Ave., Suite 100, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057.

More information about Giving Day is available on the Giving Day webpage or by emailing questions toadvancement@sru.edu.