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May 2024
Upcoming Events
May 15: Application deadline for Spring Scholarship Cycle

May 24: CCC Lexington Campus Clean-up event 12-4pm. BBQ lunch provided by NW Natural

June 12: CCC Lavender Graduation

June 13: CCC Nurses Pinning Ceremony

June 14: CCC Graduation
Thank you for making 2024 a year to CELEBRATE!
CCC Foundation team in the final countdown to CELEBRATE!!
Because of the generous support from our community, nearly $180,000 was raised from our 2024 CELEBRATE fundraising efforts!!
As the college faces challenging times with regards to the operating budget, your support helps reduce financial barriers for CCC students. The Magic Opportunity Fund helps certificate and degree seeking students stay enrolled and complete their education and career goals!! For the 2022-23 academic year, 84% of recipients completed the year compared to 60% for non-recipients.
A Recap of our 2024 CELEBRATE Event!
4:30-6:30pm Social Hour
Doors to the event opened at 4:30pm for guests to check in on 3rd Floor Patriot and grab a signature cocktail provided by Pacifick Distilling.

Guests then could visit 20 stations representing departments and programs at Clatsop Community College to interact with staff and students and learn more about how CCC impacts students and our community.
Transition to 1st Floor
After visiting the program department and food and beverage stations on the 3rd Floor, guests could transition to the 1st Floor to grab a seat at one of the tables, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy additional food and beverage stations.
6:30pm Program
Mayor Henry Balensifer entertained the audience as the event MC. CCC Foundation Chair, Jamey Hendricks then shared an open messaging about the Foundation's mission and growth. Gerry Swenson was honored for her years of service and generous support to the CCC Foundation. Gerry has been on the Foundation Board of Directors since 1965!
CCC Foundation Board Chair, Jamey Hendricks
7:00pm Live Auction!!
Auctioneer, Matt Samuelson, and Lindsay Davis from Hampton Lumber, kicked off the bidding for 16 different unique experiential packages: including experiencing the Columbia River aboard Forerunner, a sailboat or with the Bar Pilots, macaron baking experience, Pink Martini at the Liberty Theatre, and more!

The Pass the Booze Bottle (donated by Pacifick Distilling) game helped motivate the crowd to raise the paddle and raise over $2,200 in donations.

Then it was time to play a game of Heads & Tails. Guests could purchase strands of beads that each represent an extra chance to keep playing for each incorrect guess of heads or tails. The last person standing was the winner of the Hampton Lumber Big Creek Tree Farm 360 View and Dinner experience.
Blinky Button Raffle
In addition to a variety of raffle baskets guests could purchase tickets for, the BIG RAFFLE prize was the Tranquil 7-night stay at Bahli BLINKY BUTTON raffle prize. Blinky buttons were sold for $100 each. Each button represented a 1 in 100 chance to win this fabulous prize. Congratulations to Melissa Reich!!
Paddle Raise for the Magic Opportunity Fund!!
Thank you to the mayors: Henry Balensifer, Steve Wright, and Sean Fitzpatrick for leading the Special Appeal. Over $73,000 was raised to support the Magic Opportunity Fund.
Stay tuned for a SAVE the DATE and other details as we will soon begin planning for our April 2025 event!!
Last Chance to CELEBRATE!
With your help, we can provide CCC students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in school and in life!
Because of our Community Partners!
Fire Response Research Center Upgrades
Thanks to the generous support from a private donor, the CCC MERTS Campus Fire Response Research Center (FRRC) building received critical valve replacements and fans that will help extend the usability of this valuable training facility.

The FFRC is utilized annually by over 1,500 degree and non-degree students, as well as community members from volunteer and local fire departments.
March 26th Fort George Benefit Night
Thank you to Fort George and everyone who supported the March 26th Benefit Night!

A total of $1,785 was raised to support the CCC Foundation Magic Opportunity Fund!
2024-25 Scholarship Application Cycle
May 15 Deadline
The 2024-25 CCC Foundation Scholarship cycle closes on May 15. Approximately $400,000 is available through endowed, annual, Magic Opportunity funds! Scholarships help reduce financial barriers for CCC students so they can achieve their goals!
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Volunteer as a Scholarship Reviewer
Reviewing scholarships is an insightful and rewarding volunteer opportunity! Let us know if you would like to join the 2024-25 Scholarship Review Team!
New Scholarship for 2024-25
Columbia River Bar Pilot Scholarship
"Columbia River Bar Pilots began their careers at maritime colleges around the nation. We are proud to provide scholarships to students in maritime fields at Clatsop Community College’s Maritime Science Program, as this prepares students for careers aboard vessels both locally and internationally. Many of the courses offered are relevant in our own continuing education program and we enjoy interacting with students beginning their maritime careers."-Captain Dan Jordan
If you would like to establish a scholarship fund! Call 503-338-2306 or click below to send an email to find out more information.
Friends of CCC highlight!
From College Student to Successful Business Owner:
My Journey with Complete Networking LLC
As a college student at Clatsop Community College, I embarked on a path that would eventually lead me to become a successful business owner in the IT industry. It was during my time at CCC that I acquired the knowledge, skills, and determination that laid the foundation for my entrepreneurial journey.
Kelvin Knudson
CCC 2009 graduate
Thank you for partnering with our mission
Our mission is to inspire and engage the community in support of Clatsop Community College Students so they can achieve their goals.
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.
Clatsop Community College Foundation https://www.clatsopcc.edu/leadership/foundation/
503-338-2306