Here at the Engagement Center for Creative Aging at Virginia Tech, private philanthropy fuels our forward progress in scholarship, research, outreach and more. Programs and initiatives are possible because of donors like you! Any amount of support will positively impact the lives of your fellow NRV neighbors and community members.

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How to Help:

Gifts In Kind – The Wish List

By donating items off of our wish list you can assist the center in optimizing its daily operations.  Contact ecca@vt.edu for the wish list.

Volunteer

Volunteers are welcome at our center for regular schedules or special events.  Contact the Joanna Culligan, joculligan@vt.edu to learn more.

Monetary Donations

Funding is crucial to maintain and expand high quality adult day services.  Your tax deductible donation can be given directly to support our programming. Checks made payable to: Virginia Tech Foundation/ADS can be dropped off or mailed to ECCA, 102 Wallace Hall (0416), Blacksburg, Virginia 24061.  Donations can be in memory or honor of specific individuals.

You can help fulfill our mission by including ECCA in your estate plans.

Endowments for student scholarships, speaker programs,or future renovation and building projects can be established for perpetual support of ECCA.

What will my donations support?

  • Scholarships for gerontology students and qualified adult participants
  • Materials, books, technology, supplies, equipment and resources to support our core mission
  • Educational community events
  • Caregiver support services
  • Professional development for staff and faculty
  • Facility renovation, maintenance and additions
  • Continued conservation of the highest standards for teaching, research and outreach opportunities

Thank you for considering to support the mission of ECCA with your gifts.