2025 Employee Contribution Campaign Hub

One Month. One Goal: $425,000 + 100% Participation.

For more than 25 years, Simon employees have powered Simon Youth Foundation’s mission. Together, we’ve helped more than 30,000 students graduate.

This October, we build on that legacy. Every gift — big or small — helps a student earn their high school diploma. Together, We Graduate.

Make your gift today–

For one-time gifts click here!

To enroll in payroll deduction, click here!


Welcome to Your ECC Hub

Explore Activities. Find Updates and Resources. Discover the impact of your gift. Join the Fun — all while changing lives. 


Campaign Activities

SYF Lunch & Learn — October 9, (12-1 PM)

Join us at Club Simon or virtually to hear powerful stories from SYF educators and students. Lunch will be provided by Sweetgreen for the first 50 in-person RSVPs.

➡ RSVP by October 6 to SYFfundraising@simon.com (indicate in-person or virtual).

SYF Day — October 22

Go orange for SYF! Wear your SYF gear or anything orange, snap a photo, post it on socials, and tag @SimonYouthFoundation.

➡ You can also send photos to SYFfundraising@simon.com to be featured on the ECC campaign hub. 

Halloween Costume Contest (Field Only) — October 27 to 31

Celebrate Halloween in style with our Costume Contest — and compete for cash prizes! Costume categories include Best Group/Family, Most Creative, Cutest Kid, Best Pet, and Scariest. Winners receive a $25 gift card.

➡ Submit photos to SYFfundraising@simon.com by October 31 at noon EST. Winners will be notified by email, and have their photos featured on the ECC campaign hub. 

 


Prizes & Raffles

Automatic Entry Raffle

Your donation automatically enters you into our prize raffle for gift cards and other goodies.

Prizes will be awarded throughout October, with winners notified by email.  

Raffle prize winner’s: week of 10/6

  • Winner: Laura Schwartz (Tower) – Aveda Pamper Package for ($200 Value)
  • Winner: Allen Smith (Field) – Blower ($500 value)
  • Winner: Patrick Peterman (Tower) – Petite G Jeweler Gift Certificate ($500 Value)
  • Winner: Amy Lepi (Field) – Macy’s Fragrance Set ($550 Value)
  • Winner: Amy Freeman (Tower) – Total Wine Private Class for 20 ($700 Value)

Pacers Courtside Premium Experience Raffle 

Winner: Mathew Boals, General Manager of South Haven Mall — Mathew generously donated his premium Pacers tickets, giving a father and son an unforgettable night they never thought they’d experience. Moments like these remind us how powerful kindness can be.

This raffle directly supports Simon Youth Foundation by funding scholarships, transportation, career training, and opportunities that help students graduate.


Marketing Toolkit

  • Student Stories Posters

  • You’ve Been Schooled” Video Series (featuring a new episode each week!)

    • Class Is in Session with Michael Romstad Why every payroll gift matters. 
    • The Diploma Drop with Dewayne Herbert — What 30,000 graduates really means. 
    • Pop Quiz Time with Melissa Palencia — Surprising facts about SYF students.
    • Extra Credit with Denise Ipsen — How a little extra goes a long way.

Scholarships

The Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship application period is open.

  • Deadline: February 13, 2026
  • Eligible for dependents of Simon employees who meet criteria
  • Find full details and application here: SYF Scholarships (share this link with your dependents)

Together, We Graduate.

Every gift brings us closer to our $425,000 goal and helps another student earn their high school diploma.

Make Your Gift Today