News & Updates
Summer 2023
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Upcoming Events
June 1-Sept 5: Fall cycle scholarship applications
July 3: Start of summer term
Sept 19: New Student BBQ in partnership with NW Natural
Sept 25: Start of fall term
October 14: CCC 65th Anniversary Open House extravaganza!
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The tassels have been moved from right to left - congratulations graduates!!! |
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Cheers to Brandi Swiderski |
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Brandy is one of 60 high-achieving community college students in the nation to be selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. This scholarship aims for Cooke Scholars to complete their undergraduate educations with as little debt as possible and will fund as much as $55,000 a year to complete a bachelor’s degree.
In the Fall, Brandi will begin a Bachelor’s degree in Business at Portland State University.
Because of her time with the CCC Foundation, after finishing her bachelors, she plans to pursue Masters in Business Administration with a focus on non-profit management.
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Brandi Swiderski
2022-23 CCC Foundation Work Study Student
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June 9th Golf Tournament Fundraising Event |
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Thank you to Lum's Auto Center and their amazing team for partnering in support of Automotive Education at Clatsop Community College. Over 80 golfers participated in the tournament that was followed by a live auction hosted by Adam Bjaranson.
The purpose of the fundraiser was to provide upgraded equipment to be used by Clatsop Community College automotive students as they receive quality hands-on training that prepares them to fill local jobs. Over $73,000 was raised and will be used to purchase a new electric vehicle to replace the 2002 hybrid model and provide additional tools and equipment.
We appreciate the partnership with Lum's Auto Center to ensure CCC automotive students have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed!
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Our 2nd Annual 'Share The Magic' Was
Another Success!
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Thank you to the sponsors, attendees, and other donors, over $185,000 was raised at our April 22 Share the Magic event. Proceeds support our Magic Opportunity Fund and help reduce financial barriers for Clatsop Community College students.
In addition, because of our Community Partnerships an additional $2,300 was raised. Thank you to:
- El Tapitio Restaurant
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Fire Station Yoga. A Special Thank you to Bumble Preschool, who paid to send their staff for an evening class in support of this partnership!
- Fort George
- Fultano’s Astoria
- Gaetano’s
- NEKST
- North Coast Runners Supply
- Reach Break
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The program featured over 20 college programs and departments and their interactive booths that were showcased at the beginning of the event. In addition, there was The Magic of Seth Howard and an enticing live auction with a variety of unique and experiential packages for guests to win.
Willis Van Dusen was the Special Appeal host, Deac Guidi, CCC instructor served as the MC, and Brandi Swiderski was the student speaker. About 225 guests participated in the event.
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"It was a great event! The food, beverages, college booths, and the chance to talk with friends were highlights."
- response from event survey
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Thank you for Sharing the Magic with Us
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SAVE the DATE for April 13, 2024!
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A Community Partnership with CMH through the Pyxis Event |
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Thank you
Columbia Memorial Hospital
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With the efforts and insights of Chris Laman, who works at Columbia Memorial Hospital and is also a member of the CCC Foundation Board, he arranged for the CCC nursing students to use their Pryxis Electronic Medication Administration system for the training. This partnership resulted in over $26,000 in cost savings!
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"Personally, I felt the day was incredibly successful. We definitely achieved our goal of providing students with the opportunity to gain an understanding and experience pyxis, bar code scanning, and safe medication administration. Overall, there were no major issues. A few small things were identified for the future, but they were minimal." - Karson Nasstrom, Clatsop Clinical Instructor
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Community Partner Showcase |
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Thank you for partnering with our CCC Benefits Navigator, Cathy Bode and Bandit food pantry programs to support CCC student needs!
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- Astoria East Laundry
- Astoria Co-op
- Petco Warrenton
- Food Resources & Services - clatsop community action
- Marlin Avenue Laundry-Warrenton
- Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific
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Have an idea of how to partner with the CCCF in support of students? |
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For the 2022-23 academic year, the CCC Foundation provided over $500,000 to support students and the college:
- ~ $363,800 in scholarship and Magic Opportunity funds for students
- ~ $36,500 in program support funds for the college
- ~$12,000 for the Bandit Food Pantry
- $1,200 for Information Literacy Student Awards
- $5,312 for Emergency Student Needs from the Olive Bridge Fund
- $97,000 in grant funding support from The Roundhouse Foundation for:
- Career and Technical Education student cohort supplies:
- Nursing and Allied Health
- Maritime Science
- Historic Preservation
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Maritime and Fire Science program equipment
- Turnout pants and coats for Fire and Maritime Fire Science students
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! |
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CCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
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We are grateful for our new scholarship donors and their new Annual Scholarships beginning in 2023-24:
- James and Pamela Alegria Scholarship
- Anderson Generational Nursing Memorial Scholarship
- Karen Elder Scholarship
- Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific Magic Scholarship
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If you are interested in learning more about how you could fund a student scholarship, please contact the Foundation Office: Angee Hunt at ahunt@clatsopcc.edu or 503-338-2306.
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Sage Didlake - Vessel Operations
2022-23 Scholarship Recipient
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"By awarding me these scholarships, you have made it much easier for me to focus more on school itself and not just the costs. Honestly, I live about an hour and a half away from the school, and gas has been becoming my biggest expense. This wonderful amount of money will help me actually make it to school next year!" |
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2023-24 Scholarship Application open NOW |
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Easy Ways to Support
Clatsop Community College Foundation
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Link your Fred Meyer Shoppers Card to CCCF
Shop at Fred Meyer and swipe your card at checkout.
Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you.
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Your online contribution to CCCF will help to fund our greatest needs - or you can select a preferred designation for your gift.
The CCC Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.
Contributions to the CCC Foundation are tax deductible.
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Give part of your IRA distribution to the CCCF |
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If you are age 72 or older, asking your IRA administrator to send your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to the Clatsop Community College Foundation will keep your RMD from being counted as taxable income. |
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With a gift of stock, you may be able to avoid ever having to pay tax on the stock's increased value. Consult with your financial planner or tax advisor to learn if this is the right fit for you. |
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Thank you for partnering with our mission |
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Our mission is to inspire and engage the community in support of Clatsop Community College Students so they can achieve their goals.
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Vision Statement: At the Clatsop Community College Foundation, we believe that our entire community benefits when every student has access to the tools and resources they need to help them succeed in school and in life.
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