Friend,

As we enter 2026, we at UNCF are ready to hit the ground running—empowering HBCUs and the students they educate this new year. And we are resolute in our ability to overcome whatever challenges we may face—no matter how significant.

But the advancement of our mission requires you to be resolute, too! Make your 2026 resolution to support HBCUs and their students by donating to UNCF today. To ensure that more students than ever before are able to achieve success in college and beyond, we must meet our ambitious $50,000 fundraising goal by Jan. 15 at midnight.

Today, more than ever, HBCUs stand as a vital pillar of our communities and present boundless opportunities to the exceptional students who attend them. But this year, critical funding gaps and rising costs pose a formidable barrier to many students—from significant cuts to federal financial aid programs to a growing number of students facing food and housing insecurity.

We cannot allow these and other threats to quash the achievements of exceptional students, ones who are working to become doctors, teachers, engineers and community leaders. Together, we can make 2026 a year of growth, innovation and expanded access to an HBCU education. But that starts with your generous support today.

So join us for another year of empowering HBCUs to thrive: make a gift toward our $50,000 new year’s goal and join us in making 2026 a year to remember.

Thank you,

UNCF