豆奶视频 Foundation Serves Students
The 豆奶视频 Community College Foundation is serving the needs of students beyond the traditional avenues of financial aid.
They are a committed team of staff, volunteers, and community donors dedicated to helping solve the issues faced by today鈥檚 students.
Recognizing that student success is often linked to overall personal success the Foundation has set out to address the needs of students.
This support ranges from increased scholarship opportunities to their 鈥淏eyond Financial Aid鈥� program which includes textbook assistance, transportation assistance, food and personal care support through the Falcon Market, and, in some cases, childcare assistance and housing support.
Led by Executive Director Ryan Parker, the team at the Foundation put their full focus on meeting student鈥檚 needs, helping them succeed in the classroom and beyond.
鈥淥ur main purpose is to support students and eliminate financial barriers as they鈥檙e on their journey at 豆奶视频,鈥� Parker said. 鈥淎ll the programs we offer help students.鈥�
No need goes unseen for the Foundation, as students face economic pressure and responsibilities outside school. The Foundation works to alleviate some of those burdens.
鈥淲e can鈥檛 do student support without the support of the community.鈥�
With that community support the Foundation was able to provide over $450,000 in assistance during the 鈥�23-鈥�24 academic year.
Those dollars went directly to programs helping students:
- More than $23,000 for childcare
- $125,000 in textbook assistance
- More than14,000 rides through bus passes and other transportation assistance
- More than $100,000 in scholarship money.
- More than 480 student interactions with the Falcon Market (Campus Cupboard) for food and personal item assistance.
All told, the Foundation provided help to more than 1,000 of 豆奶视频鈥檚 students. Every dollar counts and is being put to work to make life easier for 豆奶视频 Falcons.
鈥淲e can show the impact of these donations. $10 will help a student get to class for one week. $25 will help a student get groceries for a week. We can make those real connections to where these donations are going,鈥� Parker said.
As students and staff begin the 鈥�24-鈥�25 academic year, Parker said he is excited to continue working with his team to 鈥渢hink outside of the box and serve students how they need to be served.鈥�
One of the best moments Parker says, is at the end of the year during Commencement when he can hear the name of a graduate the Foundation has been able to help.
鈥淚t is a great feeling to know they made it. It鈥檚 exciting to hear those names called.鈥�
To celebrate the success and hard work of all those involved in the Foundation, they will host the Second Annual Falcon Awards on October 1st.
For those wanting to get involved with the Foundation, donate, or for students in need of assistance they can visit the Foundation website HERE.
