FanDuel announced it has donated $1 million to the United Negro College Fund, which will designate the funds directly to North Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
FanDuel Gives Back
FanDuel’s $1 million donation to the United Negro College Fund will help support education for students at 11 HBCUs across North Carolina who rely on the UNCF’s Emergency Student Aid program. Students chosen to receive the financial support will attend one of the following HBCUs in the Tar Heel State including Barber-Scotia College, Bennett College, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, St. Augustine’s University, Shaw University, and Winston-Salem State University.
Alison Kutler, FanDuel’s vice president of responsible gaming and community impact, stated, “We are thrilled to extend our work with the UNCF to support the HBCU community across North Carolina. FanDuel is steadfast in its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate our sportsbook, and we look forward to supporting hard-working students at institutions throughout the state.”
Executives from both FanDuel and the UNCF were in attendance when the $1 million donation was awarded on September 29th at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
“As a steadfast supporter of UNCF and HBCU students, FanDuel is setting an exemplary standard for other private entities to emulate in making investments in deserving students who need a helping hand to fulfill their goal of completing their college education,” added Larry A. Griffith, executive vice president for programs and student services at UNCF.
“We commend FanDuel for its ongoing commitment and support as together we will continue empowering HBCUs and their students to flourish and to remain focused on their crucial mission in higher education.”
Operation HOPE
FanDuel also recently donated $1 million to Operation HOPE, a non-profit organization designed to assist people with free financial counseling and various wealth-building services. The organization will use those funds to expand its Inside HOPE program to Kentucky.
“FanDuel believes in the importance of financial literacy education and how expanding access can promote and empower responsible gaming,” said Alison Kutler, Vice President of Responsible Gaming and Community Impact at FanDuel. “By extending the impact of our Operation HOPE partnership to Kentucky, we are able to help fund access to financial counseling across the state and reinforce our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we operate.”
“At Operation HOPE, we’re proud to partner with FanDuel to help educate individuals about responsible gaming, budgeting, and savings,” John Battista, VP of Partner Success at Operation HOPE said. “FanDuel has been a committed partner supporting our efforts to empower families and communities across the U.S. with the tools they need to thrive in today’s economy.”
Operation HOPE provides assistance in the following areas:
- Credit & money management
- Small business development
- Employee financial wellness
- Youth programs
- Homeownership
- Client grant opportunities
- Client grant opportunities
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