Giving Joy Day Is On April 3
Multiply Your Impact
Giving Joy Day is almost here! Visit our new donation page to discover matching gifts, donor challenges, and special incentives that can multiply the impact of your support.
Find your favorite fund or project, see how your contribution can unlock extra dollars, and join fellow Eagles in shaping our future—before time runs out!
How Can I Participate?
Give a Gift
On April 3, give a gift of any amount to any EWU fund that means the most to you.
Explore FundsPlan a Gift
Tailor your giving to meet your charitable, financial, and estate planning objectives.
Learn MoreShare on Social Media
Share the message of #GivingJoyDay on your social media! Encourage your friends to make a gift and spread joy.
Inspire Others
Challenge your friends, coworkers, and business competitors to one-up you with random acts of kindness or dollars for EWU.
Download Some Eagle Spirit
Zoom Backgrounds
Download our fun collection of EWU-themed backgrounds! View instructions here.
Coloring Pages
Entertain your little Eags (or yourself!) with these fun Swoop coloring pages from our friends at Tokyodachi!
The Impact of Gifts
Music major Za’Kayla Jones hopes to use her voice and education to change the world. Although she only began vocal classes six years ago when she moved to Spokane, she sang the national anthem for new U.S. citizens at their fall 2025 naturalization ceremony.
“It meant so much to me to sing at this ceremony,” says Jones. “In the past, I’ve been afraid to put myself out there, but it felt like I accomplished so much by singing at this event. To have these people who fought so hard to be American citizens here listening to me sing the anthem, it felt like I’d really done something right.”
As a vocalist and in life, Za’Kayla is hitting all the right notes.
“If I see a need, I’m the type of person who wants to step in and fix it,” she explains.
Jones also sings the national anthem at the EWU events and at the Spokane Indians minor league baseball games. Her ultimate goal, she says, is to sing the anthem at professional sporting events.
“I don’t always feel like there are many people of color who sing the national anthem,” says Jones. “So, I think it’s important for people to see me as an African American woman singing the anthem.”
In the meantime, Jones plans to embrace all the opportunities she can at EWU—in the classroom, on the field, and by sharing her joy with others through music.
Your gift today will help meet the needs of Eagles like Za’Kayla, with talent, enthusiasm, and a dream to make a difference in our community and the world.
