BROWNWOOD – May 1, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center is a participating organization in this year’s The Big Give S.A., a 24-hour online giving event that will begin at midnight on May 5. The Big Give S.A. is designed to introduce supporters to non-profit organizations located in South Central Texas.
“We’re very grateful for the opportunity to participate in The Big Give,” said Dr. Dale Meinecke, assistant vice president for external affairs. “The funds raised will assist us in our ongoing commitment to providing quality, affordable and Christ-centered higher education in the New Braunfels community.”
An anonymous donor has agreed to match the funds raised up to $5,000.
“We’re so thankful for this donor’s generosity,” said Dr. Meinecke. “We’re hoping for other alumni and friends to give generously, whether that’s $1,000 or $10. Any gift of any size will help us reach our goal.”
HPU, based in Brownwood for 125 years, began offering classes in New Braunfels in 2012 and has continued to grow each semester. The center offers degrees for undergraduate and graduate students as well as coursework for dual-credit students. The university is planning a permanent campus in New Braunfels as part of the Veramendi development project.
HPU’s donation page will be live from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on May 5 at www.hputx.edu/thebiggive. If you’re interested in supporting HPU’s New Braunfels Center but unable to give on May 5, please contact HPU’s Office of Institutional Advancement at (325) 649-8006 or give@hputx.edu.
To learn more about HPU’s New Braunfels Center, visit www.hputx.edu/newbraunfels or call (830) 629-2366.
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Photo cutline: Howard Payne University has been a part of the New Braunfels community since 2012. Those interested will have an opportunity to support HPU during a 24-hour online giving event on May 5. Pictured in the foreground are HPU New Braunfels students Cristofer Amundson, sophomore, and Ali Brooks, freshman.