Press Release

Greg Backley, President and CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California, and Kirk Tramble, Founder and Principal of Kizata LLC, have been appointed to the Foundation for California Community Colleges Board of Directors following approval today by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.

Building on more than two decades of investment in nursing education, the Foundation for California Community Colleges awarded $486,300 to San Bernardino Valley College and the CSU Fresno Foundation in 2026. Since 2005, the Nursing Education Investment Fund has invested more than $8 million in 37 projects strengthening California’s nursing workforce.

Finish Line Scholars Program provides financial support to California community college students facing hardship so they can complete their education.

Find out about a new film series showcasing the impact of peer-to-peer support centered on current and former foster youth at Los Angeles City College.

The Network for California Community College Foundations Celebrates Statewide Philanthropy during El Camino College Scholarship Awards.

Sawhney’s appointment was approved today by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.

With support from the Automobile Club of Southern California, FoundationCCC awards $50,000 to help first-generation veteran students across 11 colleges.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges, with support from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information, is expanding statewide programs to grow the behavioral and mental health workforce.

FoundationCCC is proud to partner with Pyka and a coalition of industry, agriculture, workforce, and California state leaders on a first-of-its-kind zero-emission aviation demonstration project in California.

This prestigious award recognizes distinguished philanthropic contributions to California Community Colleges.

Each Educating for Change scholarship provides $500 per student per semester to help ease financial barriers and support students on their educational journeys.

Discover how students from diverse backgrounds are gaining a clear, supported path from high school to community college, universities, and into law or law-related careers.