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We Make Potential Possible

 

When our students arrive at SCC and SFCC, they're ready for what's next. Whether it's the first step or the next step in their dream, they know that furthering their education can only help. 

Our work is supporting students as they take those steps. We provide the scholarships that make their education possible, emergency support when life gets in the way of their goals, and support for each Spokane Colleges program so that they get a competitive, quality education.

It's more than just financial support; our Foundation community provides encouragement. We see our students' potential and help them make that potential possible.

 

Learn about our journey to discovering our new mission, values, and scholarship philosophy below!

Our mission is our promise
Our values are our heart

Our scholarship philosophy is the essence of our work

 

Our Mission

We make potential possible

OUR VALUES


At the CCS Foundation, we believe in:

INHERENT POTENTIAL


First and foremost, we believe in the inherent worth and potential of all people – even those who do not yet fully believe in themselves.

SELF-REALIZATION


We believe everyone deserves an education. When students are ready to take a chance, they will find the encouragement, support, and means to discover, nurture, and realize their full potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESS


While all people have equal worth, not all have ample access to the resources they need to reach their potential. We are committed to providing the personalized support our students need to pursue their goals and aspirations.

PERSEVERANCE


We believe in the power of education. When we encounter an obstacle or barrier to a student’s success, we assemble a team to overcome it. We are dedicated and don’t give up.

BUILDING COMMUNITY


When we invest in students, they transform and are able to provide meaningful contributions to their communities. In turn, vibrant communities are able to invest in more students.

 

Our Scholarship Philosophy 

We see fundraising as a way to create equity, fairness, and opportunity in our community. We don’t consider giving as an act of charity, but rather as a means for access. We start by discovering what barriers exist to our students’ education, and then we partner with donors to direct funds to meet the greatest needs.