Thank you for helping students Reach Higher!
First and foremost, a heartfelt THANK YOU. Our annual Reach Higher Luncheon on March 21 was a powerful reminder of the transformative power of education. We wouldn't be able to Reach Higher without your generosity and belief in our students.
One of the most inspiring moments came from Tysheka "Ty" Abraham (photo above), a TCC student whose journey is a testament to the impact of scholarships funded by donors. Thanks to your support, Ty completed her two-year Associate's Degree and will graduate in June with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
As a student, she also had the unique opportunity to participate in a week-long Vietnam Study Abroad Program. This was her first time traveling out of the county, where she studied supply chain logistics with a cohort of students. This international experience assisted in advancing her academic goals as well as contributing to her personal growth.
In Ty’s own words – “…this experience was life-changing for both myself and my family. I will be the first in my family to graduate from college, and the belief you’ve shown in me has had a profound impact.”
More students like Ty need your help. Unfortunately, there is still a gap between the needs of TCC students and the support we’ve been able to provide. Your continued support of scholarships, student emergency funding, and the food pantry is essential to helping students like Ty reach their full potential.
We haven’t yet met our fundraising goal, and we ask for your help to continue making dreams a reality. If you haven’t already, please consider making a gift today, by clicking the button below. If you’ve already contributed, THANK YOU! Please consider an additional gift to help us make an even greater impact and support more students.
If you weren’t able to attend, we missed you! There’s more to come this year and we’ll keep you updated—please Save the Date for our 60th Anniversary Celebration on November 8.
On behalf of TCC students and everyone at Tacoma Community College, we are deeply grateful for your support. Together, we are helping students truly Reach Higher.
In gratitude,
Emily Mendez-Bryant
Executive Director
Tacoma Community College Foundation
Where Education Changes Lives
Since 1967, Tacoma Community College Foundation scholarships have helped students to earn technical certificates or complete two-year associate’s degrees to pursue the remainder of their undergraduate studies at a college or university, advance in their career or succeed in a new career.
Foundation scholarships have impacted the lives of thousands of TCC students, who come from different backgrounds but share one belief – that education can change and improve their lives.
Inspiring Student Success
Our mission is to inspire investment in student success by supporting programs that reduce barriers to education and by funding scholarships that create more equitable access for students of all backgrounds to achieve their dreams.
Your generosity has given me more than just financial aid; it has given me the invaluable gift of hope and a brighter future.”
Our Team
The TCC Foundation is guided by a 16-member board of community members, and powered by a team of dedicated Foundation staff.
Meet the Board & StaffThank You
Your support means the world to our students and the TCC community. Your gift, no matter the size, is a powerful, life-changing investment.
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Contact Us
Need more information? We’re here to help. Please contact the TCC Foundation at:
foundationinfo@tacomacc.edu
253-566-5003
6501 South 19th Street, Bldg. 6, Tacoma, WA 98466
Federal Tax ID: 91-6073780
Employee Emergency Fund
The TCC Foundation has established an employee emergency fund to help our staff members in need.