UC Irvine Giving Day 2025

Parent and Family Engagement is dedicated to connecting our Anteater families with meaningful opportunities to support and enhance the UC Irvine student experience. With the invaluable leadership of our Parent Executive Board co-chairs, Dina and Clinton Wolf, we have worked together to expand resources, elevate programming, and strengthen student-facing initiatives that empower our students to reach their full potential.

At UC Irvine, student-facing programs play a vital role in shaping a well-rounded, enriching college experience—fostering academic success, personal growth, and a strong sense of community. We believe the best way to grow together is through partnership and collaboration, which is why this Giving Day, we’ve teamed up with key campus partners to spotlight initiatives that directly enrich student life.

Anteater Grant Initiatives (AGI): Gifts to the Anteater Grant Initiatives fund are one of the most powerful ways a parent can enrich the student experience. Each year, AGI grants provide funding to units that result in the creation of programs and resources directly impacting the UCI student body. These funds help students actively reach for opportunities that they may have previously perceived as beyond their reach. That spark of hope and motivation can translate to real life stories of success and growth.

Basic Needs Center: Gifts to the UCI Basic Needs fund provide vital resources to students who struggle with food and housing insecurity. Your gift to this initiative will help the UCI Basic Needs Center to expand their food pantry, offer rental assistance, and provide other essential services that support the well-being of our students.

Counseling Center: Gifts to the Wellness Health Counseling Services fund provide mental health services and support to students. Your gift to this initiative will help ensure that students have access to the resources they need to maintain their mental health and well-being. With your support, we can make sure that our students receive the care and support they need to thrive.

Disability Services Center: Gifts to the Disability Services Center Scholarship Fund help support scholarships for students with disabilities. Your gift to this scholarship fund will support students registered with the DSC who are experiencing financial hardship.

DREAM Center: Gifts to the DREAM Center contribute to the growth of resources, informational programs, and scholarship support intended to uplift and develop community for UCI students impacted by immigration policy.

LGBT Resource Center: Gifts to the UCI Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center fund provide a wide range of education and advocacy services supporting intersectional identity development. Resources include areas such as peer to peer support, a library of sources, and a safe space to explore identity.

Womxn’s Center: Gifts to the Womxn’s Center for Success supports programming and community connections that highlight social justice concepts, personal growth, identity development, and that ultimately provide access to resources that support holistic well-being.

Every gift helps us reach critical participation goals that unlock additional funding for essential programs. Your generosity has a direct and lasting impact, ensuring that students from all backgrounds have access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive at UC Irvine.

Thank you for being a part of this important effort and for investing in the future of our Anteaters!