Community College of Philadelphia Foundation
NEWS and EVENTS
Student Scholars In Their Own Words
"There are many students in our school who have experienced great hardships and have fought through them with integrity and determination. They are amazing people who have overcome great odds to return to school and better themselves. This is the legacy of Community College of Philadelphia." These are the words of nursing student Michelle Rodgers, who joins other scholarship recipients in a “video thank you card” to donors. Learn more about the vital difference scholarship funds make in the lives of Rodgers and her fellow scholars at www.ccp.edu/site/scholars.
Annual Golf Tournament
The College Foundation's 12th Annual Golf Tournament took place on Monday, June 8, 2009. The day was made possible, in part, by the generous support of Ace Sponsor, Willis HRH, and Eagle Sponsors: AlliedBarton Security Services; American Building Maintenance; Gilbane Building Company; Keystone Mercy Health Plan; and PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. The Foundation made over $36,000 from this event.
During the dinner program, student scholarship winner Carl Laguerre spoke about the difference receiving Foundation scholarships has made in his life, as well as his plans for continuing his education.
Please save the date for the 13th Annual Golf Tournament, which is scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2010. For details on participation as a golfer or sponsor, visit www.ccp.edu/site/golf. We hope you can join us.
4th Annual Online Auction
More than 150 bidders from the greater Philadelphia region and bargain hunters from across the country participated in the College Foundation’s 4th Annual Online Auction. From dining and spa gift certificates to autographed sports memorabilia, artwork and handmade crafts, the auction included hundreds of items donated by more than 100 individuals and organizations. The effort raised more than $10,000 to benefit programs and students at the College.
2nd Annual Pathways Breakfast
More than 330 business and community leaders filled Lincoln Hall at The Union League of Philadelphia for the College’s 2nd Annual Pathways Breakfast on December 16, 2008. John C. Bogle, founder of Vanguard, received the College’s highest honor, the Bonnell Award.
Other awardees included Sylvia Hayre Randolph – Community Philanthropist Award; Robin Mackintosh – Alumni Achievement Award; Sharmain Matlock-Turner, president of the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition – Civic Investment Award; Joseph A. Frick, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross – Corporate Partnership Award; and Susan Sherman, president and CEO of the Independence Foundation – Foundation Keystone Award.
To learn more about the Pathways Breakfast and see videos of our honorees, visit www.ccp.edu/site/alumni/foundation/pathways_video08.