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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.

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81

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.

Group Photo of Scholarship Recipients

Opening Doors to Opportunity: Celebrating the 2026–27 Scholarship Recipients

June 19, 2026 / ,
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.
Student receiving meals

World Food Movement Pilot Serves 700 Free Meals to More Than 400 Evergreen Valley College Students

May 26, 2026 /
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.
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Advancing Access Through the Ryan Stinson Endowed History Scholarship

May 20, 2026 / ,
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.
World Food Movement

World Food Movement Pilot Launches at Evergreen Valley College

April 15, 2026 / ,
The San José–Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) Foundation, in partnership with World Food Movement, is proud to launch
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Honoring a Legacy of Learning: The Earl Echelberry Memorial Scholarship 

March 13, 2026 /
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.
Dan Pham and Family

San José City College Alum’s Journey from Refugee to Philanthropist 

March 10, 2026 / ,
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.
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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.