See Your Impact
Why Your Support Matters
When you give to the Foundation, you’re not just making a donation — you’re changing the trajectory of someone’s life. Our students are balancing classes with jobs, families, financial stress, and big dreams for their future. Your support helps remove barriers so they can stay enrolled, stay focused, and succeed.
Your generosity fuels scholarships, emergency grants, innovative programs, student support services, and more.
And the impact is real:
- Students stay in school when unexpected expenses arise
- Parents finish their degrees and create stability for their families
- First-generation students see doors open they never thought possible
- Programs grow stronger and more accessible
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
Student Success in Their Own Words
The impact behind the numbers — the people whose lives you’re touching.
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Scholarship Recipient, Evergreen Valley College
“The support I received allowed me to focus on my education knowing my son was cared for. That support changed my life, and I hope to carry that same spirit of service forward and make a meaningful impact in our communities.”
Scholarship Recipient, Evergreen Valley College
“My time in college was incredibly rewarding. Support from faculty and scholarships helped me stay focused on my goals and pursue my next step at UCSF. I’m deeply grateful and hope to one day give back to students the way others have supported me.”
Scholarship Recipient, San José City College/Evergreen Valley College
“My professors have been incredible role models. Their passion for teaching inspired me to pursue what I truly care about and take pride in my education.”
Scholarship Recipient, San José City College/Evergreen Valley College
“Hands-on clinical experience during my studies strengthened my passion for nursing and helped me grow both personally and professionally. This scholarship allows me to focus on becoming a compassionate healthcare professional.”
Scholarship Recipient, Evergreen Valley College
“Moving to the U.S. and starting college was challenging, but the support I found at EVC helped me build confidence and community. Receiving this scholarship reminds me that my story matters and motivates me to keep moving forward.”
Scholarship Recipient, Evergreen Valley College
“The support I received allowed me to focus on my education knowing my son was cared for. That support changed my life, and I hope to carry that same spirit of service forward and make a meaningful impact in our communities.”
Scholarship Recipient, Evergreen Valley College
“My time in college was incredibly rewarding. Support from faculty and scholarships helped me stay focused on my goals and pursue my next step at UCSF. I’m deeply grateful and hope to one day give back to students the way others have supported me.”
Scholarship Recipient, San José City College/Evergreen Valley College
“My professors have been incredible role models. Their passion for teaching inspired me to pursue what I truly care about and take pride in my education.”
Scholarship Recipient, San José City College/Evergreen Valley College
“Hands-on clinical experience during my studies strengthened my passion for nursing and helped me grow both personally and professionally. This scholarship allows me to focus on becoming a compassionate healthcare professional.”
Scholarship Recipient, Evergreen Valley College
“Moving to the U.S. and starting college was challenging, but the support I found at EVC helped me build confidence and community. Receiving this scholarship reminds me that my story matters and motivates me to keep moving forward.”
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.