Thursday, February 20th will be the 10th annual Give FFA Day during National FFA Week. It is a day dedicated to making a difference in the lives of over a million FFA members across the country and growing the next generation of leaders.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization with the mission of helping students develop their leadership skills and explore career paths in agriculture. Funds raised on Give FFA Day support the FFA and agricultural education at the local, state, and national levels. The money supports special programs and events, provides the iconic FFA blue jackets to students, supplemental travel costs for career and leadership training, and pays for teacher support and resources throughout the year.
“Give FFA Day is an opportunity for each FFA supporter to magnify their impact on the lives of more than a million FFA members when they join other donors across the country,” said Kimberly Coveney, senior manager of individual giving, National FFA Foundation. “We know that every gift makes a difference, and we are grateful for our donors and their continued support and belief in our members, FFA, and agricultural education.”
The National FFA Organization has already received generous matches from RFD-TV for $100,000 and John Deere for $50,000. The goal for the day is to raise $1.5 million, with the hope of exceeding last year’s efforts when supporters donated more than $1.44 million.
To donate directly to the National FFA Organization, visit FFA.org/GiveFFADay. Mobile payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay are all accepted.