Portland Community College Foundation

"I know what it meant to have someone believe in me before I knew how to believe in myself. Now I get to offer that to someone else."

Chris Molinar found his footing as a first-gen college student through PCC's Future Connect scholarship and mentorship program. After completing his B.S. in architecture at Portland State University, Chris is now paying that support forward by mentoring young people interested in architecture through his work with Oh planning+design architecture.

Read Chris' full story at https://bit.ly/chris-molinar

✨️ 15 years of Future Connect!✨️

The heart of Future Connect has always been its people — and that was especially clear last week when we gathered to celebrate this milestone anniversary.

We saw former coaches reconnect with alumni, longtime supporters meet new champions of the program, and people from across Portland Community College and our community come together around a shared belief in what’s possible when students have opportunity and people in their corner.

Thank you for being part of the Future Connect community. We’re excited for what comes next!

Find more photos and info at pcc.edu/futureconnectevent

KGW's "Hello, Rose City!" recently highlighted Portland Community College's First Year Experience and Future Connect programs!

Watch the short interview with Dean of Student Success Josh Laurie and First Year Experience Manager Jana Daugherty to learn how these scholarship and mentorship programs are helping students thrive.

▶️ See the clip at https://bit.ly/3T0DsUh

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!⚡

SHIFTing Into High Gear For Workforce Training | News at PCC PCC, PCC Foundation and City of Portland partnership is providing scholarships, workforce training and new programs in electric vehicle maintenance and building energy management

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/

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

“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/

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!

⏰️ 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!