The Foundation works with individuals and businesses to help them achieve their charitable goals. CGCC and the Foundation are thankful to each and every one of the donors that supports the efforts of the College. You are making a tremendous impact on our community and our students.
Donor Story
Steve and Patty Burnet
We can have a far-reaching effect on the young people of today when we are generous and support their education through the Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation.
Why do we support the foundation?
We can have a far-reaching effect on the young people of today when we are generous and support their education through the Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation. When you invest in the future of students you help change lives. When you invest in our youth, you directly help the economy and improve our quality of life as well as theirs.
Watching the students at CGCC graduate shows Steve and me how much they have grown. They have experienced success, and we like being a part of their success. Our generosity helps the young people succeed in today's world and gives them courage and confidence to strive to be their best and to be able to accept challenges. The students at CGCC leave college with much more than a degree. They leave with knowledge and skills, and they are prepared for their future.
Many of us "give back" because someone might have been a mentor to us or because as it works in a community - someone helped educate us. So, now it becomes our turn to help others. Scholarships open doorways to help students better their lives.
"Success is never final, failure is never fatal, it's courage that counts," says John Wooden. Join Steve and me in creating a legacy that will change the future for hundreds of courageous, young people attending CGCC.
Believing in student success and helping change the future.
Steve and Patty Burnet
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Donor Story
Charlie and Martha Capovilla
We believe strongly that all people, should have access to continued education.
Our interest and involvement at Columbia Gorge Community College comes from our experiences in public education. We believe strongly that all people, should have access to continued education whenever life changes and/or goals require further education. Community colleges provide that access, and they often provide the first step for many people to higher education. Our family chooses to support CGCC Foundation and its efforts to award scholarships as students reach for their dreams.
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Dave and Ruby Mason
"We applaud the Foundation's assistance to students in the form of scholarships."
Ruby and I have been active CGCC Foundation supporters since 2004, volunteering for various efforts and with contributing financially. I have seen many students struggle financially as they pursue their individual mission of Building Dreams and Transforming lives, and we applaud the Foundation’s assistance to students in the form of scholarships.
Each spring CGCC offers a four week Humanities Series, bringing various artists, writers and other professionals to share their work with our communities. The Foundation has provided financial as well as volunteer hours support for this important work. Please join us in financial support to the CGCC Foundation.
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