Supporting Dreams . . . Building Futures.
WHO WE SERVE
The Students
Housatonic Community College (HCC) draws students with diverse cultural, educational and economic backgrounds. Most of the students require some form of financial assistance during their enrollment. Through the Foundation, deserving students receive scholarships and tuition assistance, and help in covering costs associated with tutoring services, financial emergencies, child care for enrolled parents, textbooks and other educational materials.
The College
The Foundation provides supplemental support to the College to meet financial needs not covered by state funding alone. These include professional development, technology and skills training, equipment and facility acquisitions, and enhancements to academic programs. This support is critical for HCC to remain a current and vital resource to its students and the Greater Bridgeport community.
The Foundation also supports programs to address the serious problems faced by high school students who enter Housatonic Community College with academic deficiencies that severely limit and often prevent their academic achievement. These programs currently include Bridges and Middle College. Both work directly with high school students, counselors and instructors to help students become college-ready and better able to achieve success.This support is critical for HCC to remain a current and vital resource to its students and the Greater Bridgeport community.
The Housatonic Museum of Art
The Museum maintains an extensive art collection that offers students, faculty and art enthusiasts from the region the opportunity to view original works on display throughout the year, throughout the College. The Museum engages in educational outreach activities including a Student Docent Program for middle school and high school students, special exhibitions and lectures open to the public, and conservation efforts. The Foundation provides direct financial assistance to the Museum and collaborates with Museum staff on a wide range of fundraising programs and activities
REASONS TO CONTRIBUTE
There are many reasons to contribute to the Foundation. Whether personal, business or civic in nature, the result is the same: all contributions further the work of the College in educating its students and in strengthening the economic and cultural integrity of the community it serves.
Make a Difference in a Life
Funding a scholarship can make a huge difference in the life of a student. Scholarships often determine whether or not a student can enroll in college, or complete his or her course work and graduate. For many, scholarships lift the financial burden and help pave the path to success.
Strengthen the Regional Economy
Many HCC graduates become the core of a highly qualified workforce needed to create a strong regional economy. Others go on to renowned four-year institutions to earn their degrees, then return to the Greater Bridgeport area to become active business and community leaders.
Support Community Engagement
HCC is committed to bringing enrichment and vitality to the City of Bridgeport. Foundation funding enables HCC to offer a wide range of seminars, cultural events and art exhibits designed to stimulate community engagement and encourage dialog.
Meet Philanthropic Objectives
Contributions to the Foundation are often structured to support personal philanthropic goals. Planned giving opportunities benefit both the donor and the College, while endowments and memorial contributions build lasting legacies.
FORMS OF SUPPORT
The Foundation gratefully accepts the following forms of support from individuals, foundations, businesses and organizations:
Cash Contributions
Sponsorships
Matching Gifts
Corporate and
Foundation Grants
Securities
Charitable Gift
Annuities
Real Estate
Life Insurance
Bequests
Tangible Personal
Property
Foundation representatives are available to help
you determine the forms of giving that best meet
your personal wishes and financial objectives. For
more information, please contact:
Maureen Dowdle, CRFE
Director of Institutional Advancement
Telephone: 203-332-5078
Facsimile: 203-332-5280
E-mail: mdowdle@hcc.commnet.edu