Cal Lutheran is deeply rooted in Lutheran values, dedicated to faith formation, and committed to creating a welcoming space for all. 

Today, you can strengthen this spirit of belonging by helping to ensure no student goes hungry through the Community Cupboard, and supporting tomorrow’s faith leaders as they find their calling at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS).

Community Cupboard Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Areas to Support
Invest in the Student Experience Strengthen Student Belonging Support Student Scholarships Empower Academic Excellence Nurture Faith Formation Champion Athletics Strengthen Cal Lutheran in the Community Greatest Need Make Cal Lutheran Cares Day Your Own
Leaderboard
Cares Day Leaderboard
35 Participants
Rank Department Raised
1 Annual Fund $236,310.00
2 Presidential Strategic Initiatives $86,200.00
3 The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Fund $81,151.00
4 Student Employment Fund $74,791.00
5 Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary $58,997.00
Ended
2
Match
Community Cupboard Match
All donations, up to $1000, will be matched dollar for dollar during Cares Day due to a gift from a generous donor.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$35,000
Leading with Faith Challenge
When the PLTS Seminary Fund receives a total of 40 gifts of any amount, it will release a generous gift of $35,000, thanks to the generosity of the Harrier Family Living Trust, Don and Jill Knuth, and Saint James Lutheran Church in Portland.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$3,000,000
Bridge to the Future Challenge
UPDATE: ALL NEW GIFTS COUNT! An anonymous donor couple has issued an incredible challenge—they’ve pledged their entire $3 million estate gift if we can reach 1,500 donations to any area on the leaderboard by midnight tonight!
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Ignite the Calling Match
Gifts of any size to the PLTS Seminary Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $18,000, thanks to the combined donations from the following: Phyllis and Herbert Anderson, Linda and Peter Baumhefner, Jim Bessey, Rev. Anne and Jim Carlson, Rod Gilbert, Colleen Windham-Hughes, Karsten and Kirsten Lundring, Rev. Dr. Jana Schofield ’93 ’00 and Michael Isensee, and Don and Patty Shemenske
Completed
Cal Lutheran Cares Around the World!
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 61
2 WA 5
3 AZ 2
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