HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Mission Statement

The Housatonic Community College Foundation was founded in 1990 by a group of Greater Bridgeport residents and business and arts leaders. The Foundation provides financial assistance to the College and its students beyond the fundamentals provided by the State of Connecticut and assists the College in becoming a unique educational resource for its students and the community. The Foundation also serves as a vehicle generating funding for Housatonic student scholarships, student emergency assistance, child care assistance for parents enrolled at Housatonic, program enhancements and support of the Housatonic Museum of Art.

CC Foundation Unveils New Logo

We are pleased to present the Foundation's new logo - a contemporary interpretation of the traditional column that has been our trademark for many years. This new logo is intended to reflect both our ongoing commitment to the supportive role of the Foundation and the progressive approach we take in addressing the evolving needs of the students and College we serve.

The Housatonic Community College Foundation is a unique and vital resource that works to support the mission of Housatonic Community College. The Foundation was established in 1990 when a dedicated group of citizens from the region joined together to raise funds to assist local students. Today, the Foundation works in partnership with the College to bring a broad range of financial assistance to men and women from the Greater Bridgeport area who have the desire to learn and the determination to build a better life.

The Foundation also provides necessary funding for strategic initiatives and capital improvements that enhance HCC's ability to thrive as a quality academic institution, and serves to strengthen and expand community support for the educational, cultural and community programs the College offers.

During the academic year 2005-06, the Foundation staff and volunteers raised $484,562 through grants, contributions, corporate sponsors and special events. The dollars raised helped to support scholarships, tuition assistance, tutoring, childcare and textbooks for students, and provided supplemental support to the College to meet needs including staff development and educational resources not covered by state funding.