Portland Community College Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal

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.

Ebony Frison is a student who says PCC feels like home.

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.

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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.

 

Edison High School Virtual Brilliance Benefit Raises $240,000 for Financial Aid

Edison High School Virtual Brilliance Benefit Raises $240,000 for Financial Aid

Portland, OR. Edison High School’s March 6th benefit was an online night of game-show-themed fun. Math teacher Dan Keller shared laughs with students while highlighting Edison’s vital financial aid program. 

Beforehand, Brilliance Benefit co-chairs, Tricia Wimmer and Diane Engelhard. Were up bright and early handing out goodie bags in preparation for the big event.

Edison President Mike Schwab with school teacher, actor, and friend of Edison, Kailey Rhodes, hosted the night of game-show-themed fun!

Guests heard a special thank you from guest and game show host, Richard Karn.

Here’s a video about the Edison experience:

This fundraiser supports Edison’s financial aid program, technology, and professional development. 

You can still donate to the school by clicking this link.

From Edison High School:

Welcome to Edison High School, the only high school in Oregon and Southwest Washington dedicated to serving students with complex learning differences or learning disabilities. Our work here is powerful and profound: helping every student to reach his or her full potential.

As a small, private school, Edison High School offers an individualized curriculum that meets each student’s unique needs and maximizes the ability to learn. We also provide the emotional support that builds confidence and maturity. By empowering students with learning differences to experience academic success and personal growth, Edison does more than prepare teens for the future: it changes lives.