PenguinsGive is Here!
Our 36-hour rally of generosity starts on April 30th, but you can give early starting now!
PenguinsGive is HERE!
On April 30, PenguinsGive returns as our annual day of giving, a 36-hour rally of generosity that fuels scholarships, student success programs, innovation in the classroom, athletics, and essential resources like emergency grants and the Basic Needs Hub.
Every gift, no matter the size, creates a tangible impact. A scholarship can help keep a student enrolled. An emergency grant can prevent someone from dropping out due to an unexpected bill. Funding for hands-on programs and workforce training ensures Clark continues to power the regional economy. When alumni give, they honor the education that shaped them. When faculty and staff give, they demonstrate belief in their students beyond the classroom. When community members give, they strengthen the workforce and vitality of Southwest Washington.
PenguinsGive is more than fundraising. It’s a statement that access to education matters, that opportunity should be within reach, and that when we give together, we go further. When April 30 arrives, we invite you to join us. Make a gift. Share the message. Encourage a friend. Post your Penguin pride. Be part of the momentum.
Clark College Foundation
Clark College Foundation (CCF) is an independent, self-governed nonprofit that partners with Clark College to improve higher education access, student success, and community engagement. In the 2024-2025 school year, CCF distributed $1.8 million in scholarships, special awards, and financial support to hundreds of students. The Foundation contributed $5.1 million in total support to the college that same year.
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$1.8M
Financial assistance distributed
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$2.2M
Program support
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$5.1M
Total support
(24-25)
We’re Dedicated to Providing Access to Opportunities
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Funding programs for First-Generation students, who are 45% of the student body
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Serving 2,210 veterans and military affiliated students who visited the Veterans Center of Excellence
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Distributing 118,958 pounds of food to 1,200 households through the Penguin Pantry
The Power of Us
The Clark College Student Success Fund helps students stay on the path to success by supporting essential programs and services, addressing basic needs, fostering academic achievement, and enhancing opportunities for leadership and future employment.
Give to the student Success FundOur Reach
2024-2025
Clark College Enrollment
First Generation Students
Veterans & Military Affilitated Served
Degrees and Certificates conferred
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