cats give back
![Students Angela Arguelles (left), Christian Hutson (right), representing Women of Excellence and Men of Chico, hold up signs in support of Giving Day 2024 at Chico State.](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cats-give-back-600x400.jpg )
President’s Column: Thank You, Wildcats
This year, on March 6, more than 3,900 University students, staff, faculty, friends, alumni, and supporters came together to raise more than $1.2 million for Chico State—in just one day!
!["I gave today" signs](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cat-rendering1.jpeg )
In the Spirit of Giving
24 hours. $260k raised. Countless reasons for giving. Chico State Giving Day was a huge success thanks to the Wildcat community!
![students gathered together, smiling and celebrating reaching their goal](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cats-give-back-photo.jpg )
‘Cats Give Back
Student and Wildcats across the country are coming together to build a culture of giving back at Chico State.