Faculty, Staff and Retiree Campaign

Staff Contact: Jennifer Sonntag, Alumni & Annual Fund Officer, or call 503-977-4607

Grow LogoGROW A FUTURE

At campuses across the district, PCC students are thriving! With the right tools, learning environment and mentoring, our future leaders and professionals are growing right here at PCC.

PCC students come in many varieties that will eventually blossom into the professionals and citizens that keep our communities running. There is no better way to grow a future – for students and our region – than to give to the PCC Foundation.

The 2009 Faculty, Staff & Retiree Campaign generated more then $220,000 and 785 gifts overall, a 12.5% increase in gifts compared to FY08. Last year, we met our goal of reaching out to 200 new donors.  Employee participation rose from 35.4% (FY08) to 41% participation during 2009. Gifts from the College community helped the Foundation to:

  • Award more than 350 scholarships, for a total of $474,000.
  • Distribute $500,000 to enhance PCC’s academic, workforce development, student services, and cultural programs.

Grow LogoAnother chance at a matching gift

The PCC Foundation is excited to announce that the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation is offering a second year of the matching challenge to community colleges in Oregon, including the PCC Foundation.

The Miller Challenge made such an impact on giving that the Foundation was able to award more then 350 scholarships, at a total amount of $474,000.

Areas to Support

Thanks to you our students are succeeding! With your donation, you can choose to support scholarships, Program Funds for Excellence, priority needs, or the general endowment.
Annette Smith, Student

Nhi Vu,
Future Mover and Shaker

Without her scholarship from the PCC Foundation, Nhi Vu would not have the time to do the work she loves while building her leadership skills and going to school. “Every single student has a problem with finances,” said Nhi. “If people can contribute a little bit of their income, it helps students make a better life for themselves.”

Susanne Christopher, Instructor

Ryan Habgood,
Future Shipbuilder

For Ryan, a scholarship means the opportunity to pursue welding and someday build ships, the career he chose after discovering he couldn’t find a job with the bachelor’s degree he already had.  “It helps a lot,” said Ryan of the PCC Foundation’s support.


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PCC Payroll Deduction

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What Recipients are Saying...

“Not only does this mean the financial burden of being a full-time student will be alleviated, it also means that my hard work and dedication to my education have been recognized and encouraged by a complete stranger who believes my goals are worth supporting.  I am deeply appreciative and honored.”

— Megan Snelling, Miller Foundation Scholarship recipient and future Master’s degree recipient.

 

 

"Though I have an engineering degree, I’m going to get my AA degree in welding, because I wish to show future employers that I am serious about this work."

— Ken Romans, Lorraine Bertrand Memorial Scholarship recipient and father of Eddie, also a recipient of the Bertrand Scholarship.   

 

 

“This scholarship means a great deal to me; it allows me to take out smaller student loans and devote more time to my studies while enjoying life with my three-year-old son.”

— Wendy Sullivan, Miller Foundation Scholarship recipient and future radiographer.