Tunxis Community College Foundation

We are still celebrating last week's Class of 2026 Commencement! Now you can watch it too!

This Memorial Day, the Tunxis Foundation pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We are deeply grateful for those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we cherish each day. As we gather with family and friends, may we also take a moment to reflect on their courage, sacrifice, and legacy.

Today, we remember. Today, we honor.

🇺🇸 Wishing our Tunxis community a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

🎓 Congratulations to the CT State Tunxis Class of 2026! 🎓

We are incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished and the determination, resilience, and hard work that brought you to this milestone. Whether your next step is transferring to continue your education, entering the workforce, or pursuing a new opportunity, we know your future is bright.

We cannot wait to see all that you achieve and the impact you will make in your communities and beyond. Congratulations, Class of 2026 — today we celebrate YOU! 💙💛

Last Wednesday, the CT State Tunxis Foundation was proud to celebrate our student scholarship recipients at Scholarship Awards Night!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and supporters, we awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships to over 60 students, helping remove financial barriers and create pathways to success.

Congratulations to all of our recipients — your hard work and perseverance inspire us every day. And to our donors and supporters, thank you for making opportunities like this possible. We truly could not do it without you!

💙 Together, we are empowering students and transforming lives.

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from the Tunxis Foundation! 💐

Today, we celebrate all the incredible moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures in our Tunxis family. Thank you for your love, strength, and support—you inspire us every day.

Wishing you a wonderful and joy-filled Mother’s Day! 💖

🎉 What a Night! Pizza & Pints Delivers for Students! 🍕🍺

Last Friday, the Tunxis Foundation’s Pizza & Pints: Scholars for Dollars for CT State Tunxis students fundraiser was an incredible success—and it’s all because of YOU!

With a sold-out crowd, an electric atmosphere, and a community that truly showed up, we raised nearly $24,000 to support Tunxis students through scholarships and programs that remove barriers and create opportunity. 💙

From the start of the evening, guests enjoyed:
🎶 Live music from Acoustic Thunder that kept the energy high
🍕 A fully “sauced” pizza experience from Kinsmen Brewing Company
🍦 Sweet treats from Ben & Jerry’s
🎟️ Dozens of exciting silent auction and “Drop-in-the-Bucket” items that sparked generous giving throughout the night

It was a powerful reminder of what happens when the Tunxis community comes together with purpose.

👏 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our sponsors for investing in our students and making this event possible:

Platinum Sponsor
• Precision Metalforming Association

Scholastic Sponsors
• Barnes
• D’Amato Construction
• Dr. Charles & Mary Bencivengo
• Webster Bank

Mini-Grant Sponsor
• Bauer

Textbook Sponsors
• Thomaston Savings Bank
• Follett Bookstore
• Ty White & Family

Friend Sponsors
• NBT Bank
• Keith Madore
• Dr. Sharale W. Mathis
• ACME Monaco
• Bristol Health
• Jainchill & Beckert
• Debbie Pavelchak & Family

Because of your support, we are empowering students, removing barriers, and transforming lives—one opportunity at a time.

💫 We can’t wait to see you next year!

Grateful for the leadership support behind the Tunxis Foundation's Pizza & Pints: Raising Dollars for Scholars at CT State Tunxis.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor:
Precision Metalforming Association

And our Scholastic Sponsors:
Bauer, D'Amato Construction Company, INC. and Webster Bank

Your support is creating real opportunity for our students!

👉 Want to be part of the impact? There’s still time to grab your tickets:
https://lnkd.in/eRAUQYkm

As we welcome the arrival of spring, the Tunxis Foundation extends warm wishes to all who are celebrating Easter and Passover.

The Tunxis Foundation’s Spring Fundraiser, Pizza and Pints, at the Kinsmen Brewing Company, will be held on Friday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. The $50 event ticket includes your pint of choice, a wood-fired oven pizza bar, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, live music by Acoustic Thunder, and a donation to the scholarship fund.

The event will include a “Drop in the Bucket” drawing, “Hoppy Hour”, and a Silent Auction! Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund scholarships and Mini-Grants. Tickets and sponsorships can now be purchased online at: https://lnkd.in/eRAUQYkm

On Tuesday, the Tunxis Foundation hosted a Legislative Breakfast, bringing together seven legislators, Chancellor O. John Maduko, M.D., and CT State Community College President Royal. Attendees heard directly from Campus President Dr. Sharale W. Mathis, Ed.D Mathis and our students about the importance of our programs and the value of continued investment in workforce development and community colleges.