Create the Next Story

Two days. One Impact.

Join the ESU community for Giving Day and help shape what comes next for our students, programs, and teams.

0 600 Donors

Next progress update: 9 a.m. on March 31, 2026.

To give by check: Make checks payable to ESU Foundation and include
"ESU Giving Days" and the area you'd like to support in the memo line. Your gift will be counted once received.

Behind every ESU graduate is a story shaped by support, opportunity, and belief. Giving Day is your chance to help write the next chapter for a current student, a team, or a program that defines the ESU experience.

Day 1

Warrior Fund and Academics

Supporting areas of greatest need, scholarships and academic programs.

Favor Toby
Class of 2026 "You don't realize how many people you have around you until you need them. That's when you see your village."

Jeremiah Derival
Class of 2028 "Someone I've never met is giving me the scholarship to fulfill my dream of being a teacher and educate the youth."

Day 2

Athletics

Support ESU student athletes and competitive excellence.

Delaney Ridgell
Class of 2026 "Every dollar that helped me get through undergrad is helping me move toward my future."

Nasir Griffin
Class of 2026 "Somebody else is investing in me. I would be doing them a disservice if I'm not giving them my all."

Click Here To Find The Area You Want To Support:

Warrior Fund

Support the areas of ESU with the greatest and most immediate needs.
Your gift provides flexible resources that help students and programs respond when it matters most.

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College of Arts and Sciences

Support hands-on learning, academic programs, and student opportunities across the College of Arts and Sciences. Your gift strengthens the foundation of an ESU education

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College of Business and Management

Support experiential learning and career preparation in the College of Business and Management. Your gift helps students build skills for success beyond the classroom.

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College of Education

Support future educators through classroom experiences, field placements, and academic resources that prepare students to make an impact.

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College of Health Sciences

Support hands-on training and academic resources that prepare students for meaningful careers in health and human services.

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Graduate College

Support graduate programs that prepare students for advanced careers through research, applied learning, and academic excellence.

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General Scholarship

Help make an ESU education more accessible. Scholarship support eases financial barriers and helps students focus on learning and success.

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Other

Support the ESU program, initiative, or area that matters most to you.
Every gift helps create new opportunities for students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are ESU Giving Days?

ESU Giving Days is a two-day opportunity for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to come together in support of East Stroudsburg University. Each day highlights different areas of impact across the university.

When does ESU Athletics Giving Day take place?

ESU Giving Day takes place on April 1 and April 2, 2026.

April 1: Warrior Fund and Academics

April 2: Athletics

What does Giving Day support?

Giving Day supports the areas that help ESU students thrive. This includes academic programs, scholarships, areas of greatest need, and Warrior Athletics. Each gift helps create new opportunities on campus and beyond.

How can I participate?

You can participate by making a gift online, sharing Giving Day on social media, and encouraging others to support the area that matters most to them. Every gift, regardless of size, makes an impact.

What if I want to support a specific program but miss its Giving Day?

You can still be counted. Click here to make your gift and designate your support. Thank you for your generosity!

How can I help spread the word?

Share Giving Day on social media, talk with friends and classmates, and encourage fellow alumni, students, and family members to get involved.

Can I donate in honor or memory of someone?

Yes. You can dedicate your gift in honor or memory of someone by noting it in the “Comments” section of the donation form.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. All gifts to the East Stroudsburg University Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, provided no goods or services are received in exchange.

What payment methods are accepted?

Donations can be made online using a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo or Crypto . If you prefer to donate by check or money order, please make it payable to the ESU Foundation and include 'Athletics Giving Day' along with the name of the team you're supporting in the memo section. Checks or money orders can be mailed to:
ESU Foundation
Attn: Giving Day
Henry A. Ahnert, Jr. Alumni Center
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

If you have further questions regarding ESU Giving Days, please contact the ESU Foundation at 570-422-3333 for information and assistance. For additional questions, feel free to contact Mike Gombita at mgombita@esufoundation.org or call 570-422-3613. Thank you for your support!