Foundation Scholarship Winner Osvaldo Rojas is Determined to Secure His Own Future
“Education is expensive, and I don’t want to burden my family,” shares Contra Costa College (CCC) Foundation Scholarship winner Osvaldo Rojas. “I’ve been saving up every penny for school ever since I started working. With the CCC Foundation’s help, I can finally enroll full-time without having the pressure to go to work.” A long-term resident […]
A “Behind-the-Scenes” Look: The CCC Foundation Helping Fund Affordable Housing in Richmond
The CCC Foundation takes its mission to support the students and programs of Contra Costa College seriously. And sometimes, that work happens behind-the-scenes. One strategy the Foundation is proud of centers on how it invests money. When someone from our community of supporters in Contra Costa County makes a donation, sometimes it isn’t immediately spent. […]
Wrap-Around Fund Adds to Connection and Community
Audra Williams has always felt that she is a part of an extended family at Contra Costa College (CCC). “Being at CCC is like being at a private college,” shared Audra. “The staff and teachers really want us all to succeed, which has been important during these challenging times.” This is not Audra’s first time […]
In a Donor’s Words: An Interview with Contra Costa Community College Board Trustee Rebecca Barrett
Tell us about your history with the district and Contra Costa College. The Contra Costa Community College District has done a lot for me. Academically, it helped me grow greatly and provided me with the best college experience. I transferred to UCLA, but that time didn’t compare to my community college experience: the smaller class […]
Contra Costa College Foundation Erases Debt for May 2021 Graduates Through Finish Line Fund
*MEDIA RELEASE* Read the press release here. CCC student photos are available here. Contact: Sara Marcellino, Director, Contra Costa College Foundation | (510) 289-3004 | smarcellino@contracosta.edu As part of its commitment to help students through the Covid-19 pandemic, the Contra Costa College (CCC) Foundation just erased all debt leftover from its May 2021 graduating class, […]
Congratulations 2021-2022 Comet Scholars!
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 year! We’re so proud of the our dedication and commitment to your education, especially in light of the challenges that the Coronavirus has posed. And we are so grateful for the support of our generous donor community – they make this possible! Atoumane Agne Associated Student Union Leadership […]
CCC Welcomes New VP of Instruction, Dr. Kimberly Rogers
Contra Costa College (CCC) is excited to welcome Dr. Kimberly Rogers as the new Vice President of Instruction (VPI). Dr. Rogers received her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Pennsylvania State University and earned her master’s degree in education from Harvard University. Formerly the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Roxbury Community College (RCC) […]
In Her Own Words: An Interview with CCC Alumna and CCC Foundation Board Vice-Chair Anne O
by Nalini Kale Anne, tell us about your connection to Contra Costa College (CCC). I graduated class of 2000 at Middle College High School (MCHS). My high school counselor introduced me to MCHS. He explained the dual enrollment model MCHS has with CCC. I was shocked that I’d be able to take college courses at […]
Wrap-Around Fund at the CCC Foundation: Keeping Students from Dropping Out
Contra Costa College (CCC) Foundation’s emergency grant fund, the Wrap-Around Fund, has been an essential program for keeping students in their classes at Contra Costa College. Since its inception in 2017, the goal of the program has been to prevent students from withdrawing due to a sudden financial emergency. Its success over three years is […]
Kayla Munguia Found Her Community at Contra Costa College
Kayla Munguia moved to West County her last year of middle school, where she heard about Middle College High School. “Middle College appealed to me because of the cost. I could earn an A.A. from Contra Costa College (CCC) while finishing high school,” explains Kayla. “So when I applied to four-year universities, I’d already have […]
Annual Report
The Contra Costa College Foundation is so excited to share our new annual report! Looking back over the last year, we have accomplished so much together with you. From providing internet access and laptops to expanding our Wrap-Around Fund, your support has allowed us to stay nimble and respond in real time to address students’ […]
Jalaal Dirbas Found the Best Version of Himself at CCC
Jalaal has pretty much always known about Contra Costa College (CCC). “Both of my older siblings went to Contra Costa and attended Middle College. There was also a program at my high school, De Anza, where students and reps from Contra Costa would visit and tell us about life and academics at CCC. They were […]
An Update on Fall Semester
At Contra Costa College (CCC), instructors and administrators are working hard this summer to plan the safest way to resume classes for the fall semester and beyond. Faculty and staff are researching best practices and emulating policies of other institutions to ensure student and staff safety. Given these are unprecedented times, CCC and 4CD District […]
For Peter Ligutan, Choosing CCC was the Right Decision
Like many CCC students, Peter Ligutan chose community college because of the cost. “I was enrolled in university, but I realized that it wasn’t practical,” explains Peter, “and that going to a community college was much more cost efficient. So I withdrew and enrolled at CCC.” At first, Peter wasn’t all that excited to start […]
How the CCC Foundation Cares: 120 Laptops Purchased for Students’ Remote Learning During Pandemic
On March 15, CCC’s campus was officially closed due to the rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). All classes were converted into an online format so that students could continue their classes remotely. For many CCC students who rely on campus computer labs and library computers, access to computers is a huge issue. In a Zoom […]
In a Donor’s Words: An Interview with Contra Costa College Retiree Susan Lee
By Sara Marellino, CCC Foundation Dr. Lee, tell us about your history with Contra Costa College. I am very connected to Contra Costa College (CCC). I have lived in this community for 39 years, with 27 years of my professional life at CCC as faculty and as a dean. I essentially raised my kids here: […]
