“This school is a place for me. It is a place for second, third, fourth and uncountable chances.”
– Yvette Drew, Class of 2018
Celebrating student success at the Scholarship Recognition Ceremony
Something to Celebrate
This year the Westchester Community College Foundation celebrates 50 years of helping students at Westchester Community College achieve the American Dream of a college degree. Many of these students are first in their families to pursue a higher education.
Why is this significant? Because dedicated, concerned members of our community came together to meet a need – a need that only education can fill.
Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds.
Recognizing that public education is a public responsibility, the Foundation enables the college to continue to offer access to quality education and the skills for success through its fundraising and programmatic activities.
“Education and success go hand in hand. But what if a deserving person is denied the opportunity? How can we measure what is lost? How many talented teachers, scientists, and artists have been denied the chance to reach their full potential?”
Chad Mesisco, WCC class of 2013