Portland Community College Foundation

09/04/2026

Thanks to donor support, we're providing $2.5M in scholarships to students building careers in clean technology and skilled trades through Project SHIFT.

Proud to be part of this powerful partnership!⚡

PCC, PCC Foundation and City of Portland partnership is providing scholarships, workforce training and new programs in electric vehicle maintenance and building energy management

08/10/2026

Introducing the newest members of our board of trustees! Welcome Eric Blumenthal, Tricia Brand, and PCC student trustee Serigne Afia Bousso — we’re grateful for the experience, wisdom, and enthusiasm you bring to our work supporting PCC students.

Learn more about the PCC Foundation trustees at pcc.edu/foundation/who-we-are/board/

08/03/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month.

Creating or updating your will is one of the most meaningful ways to care for the people and causes you love. It can also create opportunities for PCC students for years to come.

Download our free, step-by-step Estate Planning Guide and get started today: pcc.edu/estate-planning-guide

07/23/2026

“I learned to keep moving forward even during uncertain times. I remind myself why I started and try to see every challenge as an opportunity to grow and invest in my future.”

International student Alejandra Heredia Cepeda recently graduated with an associate degree in marketing, a journey supported in part by PCC Foundation scholarship donors.

Read the full story at pcc.edu/news/2026/07/alejandra-heredia-cepeda/

07/16/2026

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the following trustees who recently completed their terms on the PCC Foundation Board: Françoise Bourdonnec, Marion Haynes, and student representative Fareeha Nayebare.

Through your thoughtful leadership and dedicated service, each of you have helped create opportunities for students today while strengthening the Foundation's impact for generations to come. Thank you!

07/13/2026

“The scholarships I received gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time: relief. More than that, they reminded me that my future was still possible—that someone believed in me.”

Meet Kai, a Portland Community College Veterinary Technology student who is building a brighter future for her family and a career caring for animals and the people who love them. In this video, Kai shares how scholarships and community at PCC helped make her educational journey possible.

06/29/2026

⏰️ The clock is ticking, but there is still time to help us reach our $10,000 matching gift this June!

Right now, every dollar you donate to the PCC Foundation is being matched! That means your gift goes twice as far to provide scholarships for students. By donating today, you are directly removing financial barriers and helping our students reach their goals.

Donate here to double your impact: pcc.edu/supportstudents

Thank you for being a part of our community and for believing in our students' futures!

06/12/2026

We’re so proud of the PCC Class of 2026 and excited for the future they’re building! 🎉

Thanks to a generous matching opportunity, every gift made to the PCC Foundation this June will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 for student scholarships.

Help us support future students with the resources they need to succeed.

👉️ Give now and double your impact: pcc.edu/supportstudents

05/31/2026

Tonight, friends and supporters of Portland Community College are gathering at “Together for Tomorrow” to celebrate opportunity and raise funds for student scholarships! Thanks to presenting sponsor Comcast for helping make this community event possible. Let’s build a brighter future!

05/27/2026

PCC Foundation trustees recently toured PCC’s Cascade athletic facilities with Foundation staff to get a closer look at the spaces where student athletes train, compete, and build community.

Did you know PCC is home to four Panther athletic teams: men’s and women’s soccer and basketball? These programs create opportunities for students to build leadership skills, confidence, connection, and teamwork both on and off the court and field.

We enjoyed exploring this part of our PCC community together. Go Panthers! 🐾 🩵