Category: Donor Story

At an age when many young people are still exploring their interests and future careers, Sanaah Pande has

The San José-Evergreen Community College District Foundation awarded 173 scholarships totaling $244,000 during the 2026–27 academic year, helping students pursue their educational goals while celebrating the generosity of donors who continue to invest in student success.

Thanks to funding support from Santa Clara County, the World Food Movement “No Student Hungry” pilot at Evergreen Valley College provided nearly 700 meals to more than 400 students this spring, helping reduce food insecurity while supporting student wellbeing, academic focus, and a stronger sense of belonging on campus.

Rooted in the values of hard work, perseverance, and educational access, the Ryan Stinson Endowed History Scholarship was established to help students pursue opportunity through higher education and create lasting change across generations.

The San José–Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) Foundation, in partnership with World Food Movement, is proud to launch

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.

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.

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 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 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.

After a 26-year career in the classroom, retired San José City College Professor Luis Gutierrez is paying it forward with a new scholarship designed to help the next generation of artists transfer to four-year universities.

With over $1.5 million in contributions, the Robert N. Chang Charitable Foundation marks 25 years as the largest scholarship donor in the district, transforming the lives of 168 students at San Jose City College.

A $100,000 investment from San José Clean Energy is supporting scholarships for students in San José City College’s Trades Orientation Program (TOP), helping build the region’s electrification workforce.

Evergreen Valley College launched a year-long celebration of its 50th Anniversary, bringing together campus leaders, community sponsors and alumni to honor five decades of student success and the partners who make it possible.