The PCC Foundation is honored to partner with the PCC Associated Student Government and lend support to the PCC Student Pantry; a vital resource for the PCC student population at both the Pueblo and Fremont Campuses.  Thanks to support from community businesses, organizations and individuals - who donate non-perishable and hygiene products or funds to this college program - the PCC Student Pantry has serviced over 3,000 student visits since its inception in February 2014.

The PCC Foundation is working to enlist the support of local businesses and community organizations who are wishing to adopt a special project in the coming months.  Involvement is simple.  Companies and/or community organizations can work to coordinate a company-wide food drive; can place PCC Student Pantry coin canisters at check out stands or can make a monetary donation to the PCC Student Pantry.  Whatever the level of support, the PCC Foundation, PCC Associated Student Government and the PCC students in need of support will be forever in your debt. 

For information on how you may become involved with the PCC Student Pantry, contact Kerstien Zabuckovic at the PCC Foundation (Kerstien.Zabukovic@pueblocc.edu).

The Pueblo Hall of Fame will induct three individual into the ranks of civic and community leaders on Friday, March 6.

 

Dr. Eddie and Neta DeRose are not only passionate about Pueblo, Colorado.

 

Born and raised in Pueblo, Eddie attended and played football for Pueblo Junior College  in the 1950's, before graduating from Creighton University's Dental School.  Neta also attended Pueblo Junior College.

 

Dr. Eddie and Neta DeRose are founding members of Friends of Football, a group of local supporters who helped raise money to reinstate football, wrestling and women's track and field at CSU-Pueblo. To honor Eddie and Neta, Friends of Football decided to name the new football facility at CSU-Pueblo after them. The home for the ThunderWolves, for now and forever, is named the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl.

 

The couple's philanthropy is great.  They are not only benefactors to CSU-Pueblo.  The couple has given money to the local YMCA to help build a new day care center, Pueblo Community College, as well as numerous youth groups and sports teams.

 

Sollie Raso is a long-time educator within the Pueblo community.  Born in Denver, Raso move to Pueblo following his stint as a B-17 bombardier in WWII.

 

He was a teacher and coach at Central for nine years starting in 1947.  He then became  principal at Central High School for twelve years and was Director of Activities for District 60 until his retirement.

 

Raso served as President of the Colorado High School Activities Association in 1970-71 and received numerous honors from professional organizations. He was elected Pueblo County Commissioner in 1984 and served two terms.

 

The Pueblo Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who - by their extraordinary efforts - have contributed to the betterment or enhancement of the Pueblo community. Individuals in the community are encouraged to submit nominations between April and October each year. Proceeds from the annual event support the Pueblo Community College Foundation and its student scholar program.

 

Sponsorships and reservations to the March 6 event are available now.  For information on how you may become involved with this year's event, contact the Pueblo Community College Foundation at 719.549.3303. 

The Pueblo Community College Foundation has supported learning for thousands of students since it was founded in 1981.  The Foundation is committed to awarding scholarships based on academic ability, special educational interests, talent and - in some cases - need.  Each scholarship that is awarded by the Foundation has it own set of guidelines for the application and selection process.

• In 1988, the firts allocation of scholarships totaled $12,000.
• Since 1988, approximately $3.7 million has been awarded to PCC students in scholarships.
• The PCC Foundation has awarded an addition $11.5 million to the institution for program support.
• This year, the Board of Directors of the Pueblo Community College Foundation has budgeted to offer $300,000 for student scholarships.

Through the PCC Foundation's scholarship program, this partnership between donors and students works to bring about positive changes to the lives of individuals, families and the Southern Colorado communities.  The goal of this specific program is to fit the desires of the benefactor with the needs of the students.

• Eighty percent of the Pueblo Community College students receive some form of financial assistance.
• Pueblo Community College awards $12,000,000 in student financial aid including grants and loans.

We welcome community involvement with the PCC Foundation's student scholarship program and hope that anyone who is interested in developing a student scholarship opportunity will contact the PCC Foundation for more information.   

 

Current or future PCC students who are interested in applying for a PCC Foundation should CLICK HERE. 

The Pueblo Community College Foundation would like to congratulate PCC Grant Writer Linda Tremblay on garnering a role in the upcoming production of Eleemosynary, which will be playing at the Steel City Theater Company, March 13 - March 22.  We are thrilled for Linda's theatrical debut and hope that many of the Friends of the Foundation will join with us and plan to attend one of her performances which will take place on Fridays/Saturdays, March 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 pm or matinee performances on Sundays, March 15 and 22 at 2:30 pm.