The Foundation in Action


REAL STORIES FROM REAL STUDENTS

With support from our donors, TCC makes a difference in students’ lives.
When Nathaniel Gonzales’ assignment for a military contractor ended, he realized he needed to advance his education to advance his career. With support from the Fleet Reserve Association and the TCC Educational Foundation, he’s doing just that.
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LOWERING BARRIERS TO EDUCATION

Just a few examples of the good work at TCC that would not be possible without the Educational Foundation

CHILD CARE

2 children playing at a park on TCC Norfolk Campus

Thanks to YWCA South Hampton Roads, with additional support from the Foundation, child development centers on each campus provide students with peace of mind.

COMPUTERS

african american female student learning computer code in class

Through donations of equipment, Computers for Student Success provided more than 1,500 computers last year to TCC students and area nonprofit organizations.

EQUIPMENT

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Since 2014, more than $100,000 worth of cars, transmissions and other automobile parts have been donated to TCC for automotive technology programs.

NONPROFITS

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Since 2005, the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence at TCC has provided professional development for more than 1,700 nonprofit professionals.

HOW YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Every donation, big and small, changes a TCC student’s life.

50

Provides a student a bus pass for one semester.

150

Covers the approximate cost of a textbook for one TCC course.

530

Provides tuition for a three-credit hour course for one student.

5300

Provides a student with full-time tuition and fees for a year