Portland Community College Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Portland, OR. Students are still working online, but almost 25,000 community members tuned in to Portland Community College Foundation’s fundraiser, Tomorrow Together. PCC broadcasted this event on KOIN (Channel 6) and online at pcc.edu/tomorrowtogether. The Foundation exceeded its fundraising goal, raising $318,000 (and counting!) for student scholarships.

Portland Community College Foundation envisioned a more equitable tomorrow alongside the community during Tomorrow Together. The one-hour program was filled with inspiring stories, high-energy Punjabi dancing and the most adorable farm animals.

Those who tuned in on April 10th, heard from PCC students and alumni, as well as hometown favorites such as The Honorable Margaret Carter, musician Thomas Lauderdale, author Mitchell S. Jackson, singer Julianne Johnson-Weiss and more. Well-known Portland philanthropist Anne Naito-Campbell donated $50,000 towards PCC student success. The event was presented by Comcast.

This annual fundraising event supports scholarships for PCC students, including scholarships for those coming from traditionally underserved communities, first-generation college students and students of color. PCC Foundation Interim Executive Director, Christina Kline said, “This spring, we had a record number of students apply for scholarships. We are eager to continue to help our students pursue their dreams of education and a brighter future.”

To watch or rewatch the event, visit pcc.edu/tomorrowtogether.

From Portland Community College:

As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves over 60,000 full-time and part-time students. We offer high-quality education and opportunities for our students, which in turn contributes to the vibrancy of Portland’s economic community.

We aim to educate a skilled workforce, prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year schools, enrich the community through lifelong learning, build a greener workforce and shrink our carbon footprint, and be a sound financial steward of public dollars.

Locations and maps

Four comprehensive campuses, eight centers and dozens of independent locations throughout the community offer courses and provide student services. Online Learning gives students the ability to take classes off campus.

• Cascade Campus
• Rock Creek Campus
• Southeast Campus
• Sylvania Campus