Through the generosity of donors, the WHCC Foundation was able to award more than a quarter of a million dollars to nearly 300 students in the 2016-2017 academic year.
Scholarships
# Awarded: 143 ( 57 in Coalinga, 12 in Firebaugh, 74 in Lemoore)
# President Scholars: 153
Expenses by Category:
Money Put to Use in the District: $862,371
$318,378 Scholarships
$254,087 College Enhancement
$123,592 Athletic Programs
$166,314 Educational Programs
Here’s How You Can Help Change Lives
Your gift, no matter how large or small, will make a difference in all of our lives. Students get a direct benefit, of course, when you make it possible for more residents to attend and finish college. All of us benefit from an educated citizenry with marketable skills who find jobs and pay taxes, thus strengthening our economy. In the end, we all win. Your donation will help make more investments in more students, scholarships and college programs. Please consider making a gift before December 31st. It’s easy:
Contact: WHCCF Executive Director Alex Perez at (559) 934-2134
Online: http://westhillscollege.com/district/foundation/giving-and-donations/
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, contributions are tax deductible. Tax ID number 77-0186793
Foundation Board members:
Ann Stone, President, Community Director Laura Mendes-Moore, Secretary, Community Director Valerie Keller, Community DirectorKlytia Burcham, Community Director Steve Cantu, Trustee Director Nina Oxborrow, Vice President, Trustee Director Ernie Drewry, Community Director Phil Larson, Community Director William Bourdeau, C.P.A., Community Director Kylee Henderson, Community Director Rosa Hernandez, Community Director Kristin Clark, Staff Director, President, WHCL Stuart Van Horn, Ph.D., Staff Director, Chancellor Ken Stoppenbrink, Staff Director, Deputy Chancellor Brenda Thames, Staff Director, President, WHCC Linda Thomas, Staff Director, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development Alexis Perez, Foundation Executive Director