World Food Movement Pilot Launches at Evergreen Valley College
The San José–Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) Foundation, in partnership with World Food Movement, is proud to launch
Donors
Your generosity changes the trajectory of a student’s life.
When you give to the San José-Evergreen Community College District Foundation, you’re investing in real people with real goals — students balancing work and family while pursuing an education that can change everything for them. Your support helps remove financial barriers, strengthen critical student programs, and create opportunities that would not otherwise exist.
We are committed to transparency, accountability, and partnership. Every dollar is stewarded with care, and every gift — large or small — makes a meaningful impact on our students and our colleges.
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scholarship funds
$210,000
scholarship money awarded for ’25-’26
$40,000
in emergency grants awarded in ’24-’25
15,376
Students served at both EVC and SJCC
Donor Stories
This page highlights the stories behind the numbers — the donors who make it all happen.
Honoring a Legacy of Learning: The Earl Echelberry Memorial Scholarship
Inspired by his father’s belief in supporting the grassroots of education, Toby Echelberry established the Earl Echelberry Memorial Scholarship at Evergreen Valley College and San José City College to help students pursue their academic and creative goals.
San José City College Alum’s Journey from Refugee to Philanthropist
After surviving a perilous journey as a Vietnamese boat person, Dan Pham found a new beginning at San José City College. Now a successful engineer, he has established an endowment to provide the same “lifeline” of support to the next generation of underprivileged students.
Creating Access Where Barriers Once Existed: Dr. Misty Stroud’s Commitment to Student Opportunity
Dr. Misty Stroud, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs at San José City College, believes education should serve as a pathway to opportunity rather than a system students must struggle to navigate. Through the Women in STEM Scholarship and the Single Parent “Rising While Raising” Scholarship, she is helping remove barriers and expand access for students.
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Supports Regional Electrification Workforce Pipeline
Silicon Valley Clean Energy has committed $45,000 to support scholarships for students in San José City College’s Trades Orientation Program, strengthening the regional pipeline of workers entering the electrification workforce.
San José City College Opens New Career Education Complex and Announces Ribbon Cutting Celebration
San José City College has opened its new Career Education Complex, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support workforce training and student success. A community ribbon cutting celebration is scheduled for April 15, with sponsorship opportunities available to support student scholarships.
We believe in transparency, accountability, and shared purpose. When you give, you deserve to see the difference you’re making. And we’re so grateful you choose to invest in our students and our colleges.