## Big News: A Generous Gift Changes Lives at Austin Community College!

Hey there, amazing community! 🌟 I've got some truly heartwarming news to share that's all about kindness and making a difference in the lives of students at Austin Community College (ACC).

Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson are two very caring people who have decided to give a HUGE gift of $250,000! 😊 With their donation, they're helping young learners in two super important ways: scholarships and food security.

### Scholarships to Shine!

First off, let's talk about scholarships. Imagine your favorite hero who swoops in just in time! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ The Fergusons are like heroes for ACC students because they're giving $150,000 to set up something very special called the Ferguson Family McDonald’s Endowed Scholarship. Scholarships are like golden tickets 🎫 for students who are really smart and want to learn but need a little help to pay for school. 🏫

### Helping Hands at the Food Pantry

But wait, there’s more good news! They’re also helping feed students with another $80,000 going to the Elgin Campus Student Life Food Pantry. 🍎 This pantry is a place where students can go to get food if they need it. Plus, the Fergusons are adding an extra $20,000 to make sure the pantry can keep helping students for the next two years! 🥫🥪 Imagine how much that means to somebody who’s really hungry.

### Why This Gift is HUGE

You might wonder why this is so important. Well, a recent survey tells us that 60% of ACC students don’t have a lot of money, and almost half, 48%, don’t always know where their next meal is coming from! 😞 That's a lot of tummy rumbles. Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, who helps run the college, says this gift helps students focus on school without worrying so much about food or money. 🎓💪

### A Thank You to the Fergusons

To show how thankful everyone is, ACC will name two special spots at its Elgin Campus after the Fergusons: the Ferguson Student Services Suite and the Ferguson Family Student Life Food Pantry. 🏢🏆 Isn’t it awesome how doing something good for others can lead to something so great?

### How You Can Help

Every bit of kindness counts, and you can be a hero too! Whether by telling others about this amazing news or finding ways to help in your own community, every little bit makes the world a better place. 🌍❤️

If you want to read more about this amazing gift and how it's helping students, check out this [link](https://communityimpact.com/austin/bastrop-cedar-creek/education/2025/03/06/austin-community-colleges-receives-250k-donation-to-support-scholarships-food-pantry-at-elgin-campus/).

To those who can, consider supporting other students who need a little extra help to succeed. 🤝 Helping others can change the world, one act of kindness at a time. 💖

If you’d like to donate and help out too, [click here](https://communityimpact.com/austin/bastrop-cedar-creek/education/2025/03/06/austin-community-colleges-receives-250k-donation-to-support-scholarships-food-pantry-at-elgin-campus/). Every bit makes a difference. Thank you so much for being amazing! 🌈😊

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