Altruism Matters

The Economics of Altruism class at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics recently selected our organization as a partner agency.

As part of the course, a team of five students completed an in-depth economic analysis and recommendations for our nonprofit. “The survey results from the students were especially helpful in planning our social media strategies,” shares Chelsey Keesy, our content specialist. “Their feedback gave us insight into how younger audiences want to engage with their communities.”

At the end of the semester, we attended a Grant Award Ceremony and were honored with a $7,500 award, recognizing the students’ work and the impact of this partnership.

Thank you to team members Riley Garrett, Grace Stanley, Ana McClellan, Ashtyn Williams, and Layla Angeles Plakosh, guided by Dr. Gail Hoyt, professor of economics. The project was generously supported by Charles and Valerie Sonsteby and the Davisson/Sonsteby Family Charitable Trust.