Clackamas Community College Foundation

"Clackamas Community College has played a foundational role is my life and career. From first attending Driver's Ed during high school, and running on the perimeter trail, to attending classes and developing foundational knowledge and skills to pursue my career path at Portland State. The quality of education, support, and community found at Clackamas Community College is something I've not found anywhere else. CCC is truly special!"
-Christopher, CCC Alum

"If I wasn't connected to the CCC Foundation, I don't think I would have finished school. It took so much off my shoulders because, at that point, I had been through so much. Just being able to have those extra funds, I didn't have to worry, I could focus on my schooling, and I advanced. I had gotten more 4.0's than I've ever gotten. . . It was just so rewarding to feel like, wow, I really did this and I can celebrate this. I'm checking all the boxes of what I've been wanting to do and I wouldn't have been able to do any of that without help and support."
-Kendall, CCC alum

Are you a CCC alum? Tell us in the comments below how CCC changed your life?

"Clackamas Community College has been an integral part of my life since 1974 when I took art classes as a young student. In 1986, I returned as an adult student and graduated in 1988. In 1993, I became an employee of the college as a Publications Designer – a dream come true! CCC has been an important part of my life for 52 years! It has been a good place to learn and to grow into the person I wanted to be."
-Lenda, CCC Alum

In honor of Graduation week, we are proud to present to you our Caps off to Alumni series!

"Returning to CCC later in life was one of the most empowering and transformative decisions I have made. It has reminded me that it is never too late to grow, change, and pursue your goals. For decades, I did not think it was possible for me to finish my degree. Then CCC opened that door for me. . . Supporting students of all ages brings diversity and unique perspectives into the classroom, which benefits everyone’s learning experience. It allows older students, who may have thought education was out of reach, to return with purpose, confidence, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to our community and give back in ways that matter."
-Lisa, CCC alum

Are you a CCC alum? Tell us in the comments below how CCC changed your life.

Get ready to show off your putting skills! Join us on Thursday, July 9 for our 3rd annual Mini-Golf for Mini-Grants event.

This fun-filled, and family-friendly, evening supports our mini-grants program. This program supports innovative projects by CCC staff and faculty that build student retention, accessibility, and completion.

Whether you’re a mini-golf champion or a frequent visitor to the windmill hazard, get your team together and we'll see you on the green. Team names and costumes are encouraged. There will be prizes!

Who will be the next team to take home a coveted Cougar Cup?!
Click here to register: https://give.clackamas.edu/minigolf

Meet CCC Foundation board member and supporter, Paddy Cook! Paddy tells us why she moves students forward through her support of the CCC Foundation. Comment below to tell us why you move students forward.

Our May Foundation Focus Newsletter is in inboxes now! If you don't receive it yet, sign up here: https://conta.cc/4v3cfxN

Thank you so much to all who attended our 4th annual Rise Up luncheon on Wednesday! It was a spectacular event and we couldn't have done it without your generous support. We had a full house and raised much needed funds for the basic needs of CCC students

If you were unable to attend but would still like to donate to help us provide resources for housing, utilities, medical care, and more for our students, click here: https://give.clackamas.edu/give-now

Special shoutout to Oregon City's own Small Baking Co for the delicious cookies for our guests!

Meet CCC Foundation board member and supporter, Ryan Ingersoll! Ryan tells us why he moves students forward through his support of the CCC Foundation. Comment below to tell us why you move students forward.