What We Do
What We Do
Your gift has the power to change lives. Each gift brings new opportunities for students to succeed. Every gift matters and every gift makes a difference. Of all charitable donations made to the HCC Foundation, 97 percent go directly toward scholarship funds or the donor's charitable intent.
As of July 2024: The HCC Foundation has $25 million in assets and awards more than $699,000 each year, through approximately 290 endowed student scholarships. More than 90 percent of HCC scholarship students are academically successful.
"Receiving the HCC Foundation Scholarship has meant the world to me. It’s made me work harder in my classes and pushed me to do things I never thought I could do."
Roshni B. | HCC Business Major
"“I was afraid to leave my small hometown. HCC showed me I had what it takes to build something more for myself.”
Joseph Clark | HCC Fine Arts Major
“When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, HCC allowed me to stay home to care for her while still pursuing my dream career. With my HCC Foundation scholarship, I now have the independence I need to become an advocate not only for my mom, but for all of my future patients.”
Taylor P. | HCC Nursing Major
"With years of financial stress lifted, I started taking opportunities and growing in ways I never expected at HCC."
Jacob O. | HCC Arts & Sciences Major
“Dr. Klauber told me that I shouldn’t let money prevent me from furthering my education. It’s scholarships like these that help make that dream a reality, opening doors to opportunity, growth, and a future that I once thought was out of reach."
Thomas W. | HCC Business/Engineering Major
"Scholarships made it possible for many of our students to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams of earning a degree. We are excited to provide a scholarship opportunity for a student and we hope you will join us."
Brenda and Jim Hassinger | Retired HCC Faulty Members and Volunteers on Alumni Association Board/ Foundation Board
"We are excited to establish an HCC scholarship, in memory of my brother, Sgt. Richard H. Good. This gave us an opportunity to honor him and, through the power of education, enhance the careers of future law enforcement officers."
Charles and Tina Enders | Washington County Sheriff's Office DFC