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A Tremendous Thanks to GSA Members,

Sections, and Community

During an unprecedented time, the GSA Foundation Board of a gift, but GSA Sections contributed significantly, which unlocked
Trustees and the GSA Council undertook an unprecedented an additional matching amount from the GSA Foundation to its
measure: the conception of GSA CARES, the GSA COVID-19 original pledge. In all, we had US$188,000 to provide to students
Assistance and Relief Effort for Students. whose educational progress has been impacted by the pandemic.
Both the Society and the Foundation committed US$50,000 to the This outpouring of support for GSA students during this time
effort, and the Foundation launched a funding campaign to match demonstrates the very heart and soul of the Society and our donor
another US$50,000 in contributions. We want to give an extraordi- community. You have come together to show your care and inter-
nary thank you to the GSA membership, particularly to our com- est in the wellbeing of our next generation of scientists, and your
mitted donors who continue providing the support allowing GSA ongoing, generous contributions are making an immediate, direct
to fund its programs. During this challenging time, many of impact. On behalf of the GSA Foundation Board of Trustees and
you sprang into action to help students in need, with 300 gifts staff, we commend you and we thank you. We are proud to work
totaling more than US$80,000. Not only did each GSA Councilor, with and for you, in support of the future of the ever-vital geosci-
GSA Foundation Trustee, and GSA Foundation staff member make entists and the roles they will fill.

Thank You

for your support

and generosity.

#GSACARES

www.gsa-foundation.org