Bucks County Community College Foundation

Bucks County Community College has been a great community partner and serves the community and its students well. The college has prioritized student well-being and put into action impactful initiatives such as a food pantry, scholarship and grants that target expenses that get in the way of a student being successful in their educational journey, and so much more. Additionally, the college has a Historic Preservation Committee that is focused on the unique and rich history of Bucks County. They have worked hard to communicate and educate around the history of the grounds, the story of how the college came to be and the impact on the greater Bucks County Area.
The college has also maintained great relationships with Bucks County supporting organizations. The college partners with many businesses around the area, focused on providing opportunities for developing and in-demand jobs in the area.
Bucks County Community College is second to none. If given the opportunity to enroll, partner with, or in some way be a part of the BCCC story, take it. You will not regret it.

As a community provider and partner of BCCC Foundation, I can't say enough good things about them! Their work to support students so that they can successfully complete their training/education program is incredible. They have developed partnerships with community organizations to ensure basic needs are met for under-resourced students. Those needs include food resources, transportation, housing, and childcare to name a few. The BCCC Foundation also partners with my organization to provide scholarships to under-resourced students. The scholarships have allowed nontraditional students to attend training and educational programs at no cost. The Foundation is helping to change lives through all of their efforts and we are proud to partner with them.

The opportunity for people to attain a 2-year associates degree is simply Bucks County Community College's BASELINE for people of all ages and background wishing to improve their lives through education. For students who have very full lives already with jobs, families, and socio-political pressures - BCCC is a haven, offering a wide range of resources/social services that help them to access and afford this educational opportunity to advance their careers and change the economic and social trajectory for themselves and their families. The BCCC FOUNDATION makes it possible for people who are experiencing hardship - either financial or social - often to remain in school, and not get derailed, by providing basic needs support in addition to tuition scholarships. They also provide guidance through and assistance with the application process for both programs. The Bucks County Community College Foundation's Student Emergency Fund is a deal breaker for many students. It provides micro grants for food, utilities, transportation, childcare costs. Committed to student retention and completion, the BCCC Foundation is a vital resource for students at Bucks and the community, ensuring its continued sustainability, and growth as an institution.

Bucks County Community College and its Foundation and Alumni Association are places of opportunity and partnership. Hundreds of thousands of students have benefited from the excellent education Bucks provides, while donors who wish to make an investment in education have partnered with the Foundation to create opportunities that will make a positive difference for students and the greater community.

In my experience, supporting one's local community college has a big impact on the local workforce and speaks to a community of care.

I joined the BCCC foundation board of directors (BOD) about a year ago and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. All of the leaders and staff are so laser focused on the student success and its truly a model to be admired and replicated. You can't help but be energized and inspired by Dr. Ganther and her team as they position BCCC to be the very best at whey they do.

Within the last 3 years the Bucks County Community College realized that students were paying tuition and not having enough money for food. The college initiated a team and found the truth in, food insecurity. Noone should have to trade food for tuition. Noone should be hungry.

The team designed, planned and installed a pantry at all three branches of the Bucks County Community College

A student now has food resources available to them.

The college has a fantastic PowerPoint on the model and the PowerPoint has been shown at other colleges to initiate a food insecurity program for college students

Bucks County Community College Foundation provides opportunities for students to get a first class education, either leading to a 4 year degree or through a certificate program. The Foundation raises money for scholarships and grants resources to students at all levels, particularly low-income students. The Foundation brings the citizens of Bucks County together through its three campuses for the overall benefit of the community.

Bucks County Community College plays such an important role in our community helping to connect our diverse population of learners with education and skills needed to be better citizens of the world. This mission personally resonates with me and drew me in to get involved as a board member. I quickly learned the vast amount of support that the foundation provides to our students and our community. A perfect example is recognizing our students non academic barriers to success. The foundation set up the student emergency fund that provides grants to students to pay for food, auto repairs, emergency childcare, anything that would stand in the way of a Bucks student from pursuing and achieving their academic goals. This is just a small sample of the creative ways the Foundation supports the students of Bucks County Community College.

The Bucks County Community College Foundation is without a doubt one of the finest organizations I've ever been associated with. Whether it's scholarships for students in need, food insecurity programs for BCCC students and the community at large, these folks do a terrific job of providing much needed support in the Bucks County community. If you are looking for top-notch, first rate organization to support you won't find any better in terms of their significant impact on our community.

Executive Director, Christina McGinley is the consumate professional and leads a phenomenal group of folks who work tirelessly to raise money to assist those in attaining their goals. They also have a strong, experienced, supportive and involved board to help guide the way.

A community college education is so important as its accessible to everyone, provides a starting point (or starting over) for those looking for opportunites in higher education, career training and/or personal gain. As a community college graduate myself, I can't imagine where/how I would have ended up if I didn't have access to those opportunities. To this end, the Bucks County Community College Foundation goes along way in helping make dreams become realities in their role at the College and in the community.

Buck County Community College was an experience of a lifetime. The classes were more challenging with better teachers than I received at my 4 year institution. I enjoyed running numerous organization from the President of ski club, treasurer of student council and traveling and presenting with S.I.F.E, students in free enterprise. Life long friends have been made with teachers, staff and classmates. I am currently enjoying the role of an Alumni Board Member who enjoys volunteering at various functions, "race for the cure", food drives and monthly meetings hoping to guide the college in a continued upward motion.

This non-profit provides funds that are critical to the operation of Bucks County Community College. The Community College provides several different opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds and areas to obtain an education. While the opportunity to obtain a two year degree and go on to another college is there, the College also provides degrees and certificate programs that directly prepare the student to go into the workplace. Many of these programs were started by teaming with local businesses that had identified shortfalls of workers. The Foundation has provided funds to initiate many of these programs. The Foundation also helps provides scholarships, basic needs and food assistance to many of the students.

This Foundation is really committed to make a change.

This Foundation Board is 100% dedicated to the success of the students and the college. They are constantly bringing new and innovative ideas to the table on how we can support the students, and the community.

The Bucks County Community College Foundation is an excellent organization. They do so much good for Bucks students and the community. Without them, the college's food insecurity program could not have launched. They have helped so many and are all a pleasure to work with.

The BCCC Foundation supports students with scholarships, emergency funds, and food assistance. They are committed to student success.

The Bucks County Community College Foundation hosts an annual golf outing to raise much needed funds for the scholarship fund. This event, which usually sells out, so you put a mix of 144 people on a golf course. With a lunch, dinner, nice golf gift, this is a win-win for everyone. I have co-chaired this event for the last seven years. If it wasn't a success in raising funds for the student, I would NOT be involved. We always have a student present at the dinner to tell his or her story as to how the scholarship money has benefitted them. Makes it all worth it.

The BCCC Foundation actively promotes and assists in furthering the mission of Bucks County Community College.

The BCCC Foundation has has an active board of directors committed to supporting student success at the College. Whether it is providing scholarships or funding for other programs aimed at removing whatever barriers to success that students may face, we strive to help students get the education and skills needed to achieve whatever their goals may be.

I have been on the Bucks Foundation Board for the last 4 years and it has been a rewarding experience. I own a manufacturing company and Bucks has done a great job with workforce development in the community. I have hired at least 13 students from the Metalworking and Industrial Maintenance Classes.

From the beginning of establishing the Dr. Barry Sysler Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor my late father and the years following, the Foundation has been a pleasure to work with! They are a great example of professionalism and stewards of keeping my father's legacy alive!!!!

When we wanted to start a scholarship foundation with the sale funds of a piece of real estate we turned to Lower Bucks Community College for their help and they were particularly helpful in how the Foundation would handle our scholarship. It is a great relationship. The college foundation has guided us through all the steps. Their representatives are wonderful, professional and of course very helpful.. I am glad we made the connection. Look forward to a continued relationship going forward. They have really stepped to the plate to help our scholarship foundation and I would certainly recommend the College foundation to any agency looking to assist our less fortunate students to a future in education or for that matter, learning a trade. This nonprofit is top of the line, you will be glad you looked to them.

I have been on the board for 13 years. My wife and daughter have both taken courses and greatly benefited from their experiences at BCCC. As a board member and donor, I am proud of how the Foundation has been able to grow, enabling them to provide more scholarships, assist with emergency funding, and food assistance for students. The Foundation has also been able to provide assistance to the college by funding special projects like nursing simulator mannequins and 3D printers for engineering, etc. I am proud to affiliated with BCCC and serve on the Foundation Board. BCCC is a great asset to the County and its residents.

Luv Bux. Great after-high school educational experience that’s close to home, with a student-friendly and accessible staff. BCCC provides an excellent higher education without breaking the bank, and still giving you an ivy-covered college campus feel.

Serving on Bucks' Alumni Council and donating what I can toward scholarships and other student needs are the most direct and powerful ways I've found to make available to all the growth and enrichment opportunities for which our community college is best known. The Foundation is indeed student-centered, dynamic, and responsive to not only the changes and challenges we face today, but models and suggestions for constantly improving its institutional best.

I have worked with the Foundation for several years now and am really impressed with their dedication, professionalism and commitment to the students' well-being and to their success. Community college education is so important for so many who may not have other alternatives available to them to attend college and better their lives.

I volunteer with Foundation giving tours of the Tyler Historic Gardens. They make it incredibly easy for me to share my love of history and gardens with the community. You can tell they not only care about the Gardens, but their volunteers, too. I wish I could give MORE time.

The Foundation does an amazing job of advancing their very important mission to support the community college.

I graduated from BCCC in May of 1970. I had such a wonderful time, I wanted to give back to this great institution. So for decades, I have been a volunteer, committee member and donor. It has been a most rewarding and fulfilling experience!!

The Foundation responds consistently and generously for student needs for scholarships as well as special needs for nutrition/food for students and tuition for single parents. The Foundation also supports faculty and staff projects that improve teaching and learning The Foundation staff apply for and receive grants, state and government funding to improve many aspects of college life and function

I am a member of the "Salute to Mothers " scholarship program committee and I am extremely proud of this program the college is offering to single mothers. In 2019 we were able to raise $40'000 to help students accomplish their educational goals.

Bucks County Community College has an outreach program for students which is beyond peer. No student is without services if he/she needs them. I am a community member and consider myself to be a great cheerleader for the Women’s Scholarship Tea. This event has grown from a quiet event which raises money for mom’s trying to continue their education. It has grown to nearly $40,000. Women apply for the scholarship and their stories unfold: homelessness, abuse, immigrants beginning over again, divorcees, and married women who have raised children and, indeed, are trying to put them through school and wish to start focusing on themselves. Their stories are so beautiful and compelling. Summation: Bucks County Community Collage is the best. Maryalice Hagan

Excellent work raising funds to help our students continue their education! Please attend Bucks Events

I have been involved with the Restoration Committee at BCCC for more than 20 years. The administrative offices are housed in the Tyler Mansion, which is an extraordinary architectural treasure! The BCCC Foundation contributes to our community on many levels. Foremost by making education attainable for a diverse population. They support the college in research and planning for a consistently updated curriculum which provides training for the professions and trades our business community needs to thrive. Through the work of the Restoration Committee they also preserve our heritage and have incorporated that asset into a learning tool for students of art, history, biophilia and historic preservation.

I have been associated with the Bucks County Community College Foundation for a number of years. The Foundation is extremely dedicated to its mission to provide support to students in their pursuit of their education, training and career development. The Foundation staff works tirelessly to support students and remove barriers to their pursuit of education and career development. Donors can rest assured that their monetary support to the Foundation will be effectively managed and applied to furthering the education of Bucks County Community College students.

The experience as a Bucks County Community Foundation board member has been everything and more that I was promised when I was asked to join. The foundation clearly has the students and faculty's best interests at heart. I'm particularly moved by the work done to help students suffer from food insecurity. That type of thing makes such an impact to allow students to move on to where they want to go in their future without getting sidetracked. The work is entirely about helping the college community get in the best place possible and is devoid of many egos and any politics. I have made a lot of great contacts and friends. It's been one of the best experiences I've ever had on any of the dozen-plus boards on which I have sat. -- Shane Fitzgerald, Executive Editor, Bucks County Courier Times.

This Foundation staff is led by an exceptional director with a group of dedicated personnel. They pursue any and all opportunities to help students with whatever is needed. They award as many scholarships as possible, raise money for food insecurity issues, and raised over two-thirds of the funds that would have been donated by this year's golf outing without even having an outing! This is a remarkable staff that has overcome any challenge to do all of this in a remote process this year. An excellent Executive Director and dedicated staff that work tirelessly to help any student that needs it at Bucks County Community College.

Leadership is dedicated towards improving the access and experience of students at Bucks County Community College

I am both a board member and donor of the Foundation. I am consistently impressed and moved by the work done by the Foundation, and the difference it makes in our community. From state-of-the-art equipment to scholarships to quality of life issues, the Foundation betters the Bucks County Community College community in every conceivable way. This in turn betters the County and the Region. I look forward to continued work with the Foundation.

I love Bucks!!! I talk about them all the time! I attended Bucks and received my Associates Degree. I have also been volunteering for years with various events. They're a great school with a wonderful staff. I would highly recommend Bucks to anyone!

BCCC does an amazing job engaging with the community and consistently strives to enrich the lives of students, faculty, alumni, and others. Charity events, community service, and cultural events are just a few of the many ways that Bucks makes an impact.

Great staff help support the mission of the foundation of providing support to the student at BCCC! Their events are top notch and create great excitement about everything going on at the College.

I am a new member of the BCCC Foundation Board. I am a BCCC alum (86) and have been getting more actively involved volunteering at the college over the last several years. I chose to spend my time giving to the college because of what it did for me many years ago and also how impressed I am with all of the remarkable and unique things the college offers today. Due to my circumstances at the time, if it were not for the Bucks, I'm not sure I would have been able to go to college, certainly not full time. It was my only option back then, at a time when college costs were a fraction of what they are today. My education at Bucks was exceptional and met or exceeded my later experience at a four-year college and then law school. Today I am a partner in a successful law firm. I'm not sure I would be where I am if it were not for Bucks.

Today, Bucks provides broad opportunities for students, young and old, to obtain an affordable college education, job training, continuing education, certificate programs, and more. The faculty, administration, educational experience, facilities and programs are comparable to most four-year colleges. But Bucks also provides unparalleled support for the community through its workforce development, continuing education, certificate programs, community and business training, firefighter/public safety training, arts programs, summer camps, etc. It gives so many people an opportunity to lift themselves up if they are willing to work for it.

Many of these opportunities would not be possible without the Foundation. The Foundation cultivates relationships with local, regional and national supporters to provide funds, assistance and awareness in support of existing and new educational opportunities. As public funding sources become more scarce, the Foundation's support allows the college to continue to provide an accessible, affordable and innovative education, while also serving as an important partner to the community. The Foundation staff and Board are an extraordinary group, dedicated to the mission of the college and working continuously to help support and expand the college's impact. I would encourage anyone interested in helping others to help themselves, to check out Bucks and the BCCC Foundation.

BCCC Foundation does wonderful things to help the students at Bucks. The assistance and scholarships given to students through the foundation continue to allow them to further their education with less financial burden. But it doesn't stop there. They also assist with fighting hunger on campus and other needs the students have.

i attended and graduated from Bucks County Community College after completing a four-year enlistment in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Bucks gave me an opportunity to expand and improve my communication skills, which lead to successful career in management in the railroad industry. I had fondmany fine professors who helped me during my time there, particularly Dr. Frederick Hyde, who taught writing and journalism courses.

I am now member of Bucks’ Alumni Association whose objective is to engage with alumni with fun and educational events as well as create meaningful interactions with current students.

What does it take to build a centered, successful life and an excellent career? It takes a strong foundation. That is exactly what the BCCC Foundation provides by the work it does for the students at Bucks County Community College and for all who participate at BCCC. Because of its continual guiding presence, the BCCC Foundation continues to develop, nurture and encourage the dreams of those whose lives it touches. As a former student who found her voice at BCCC and now as an alumni council member, I am blessed to be a part of, and also benefit from, this extraordinary non-profit organization.
From many of us who have never said it out loud, thank you for enriching and changing lives in such a positive and life-affirming way. The BCCC Foundation truly makes a difference in the lives of so many with the work that it does.
Liz Murphy
Proud Graduate & Alumni Council Member

BCCC foundation does awesome work in engaging past students with current happenings of the university. It's helped me engage with the school as an alumni

I credit my early experience as a student at Bucks County Community College as the catalyst for my continued academic and professional development which led me to a successful 35 year career as an executive in the Federal Court system. Now in retirement, it has been my pleasure to return to Bucks as a member of the Alumni Council. In this capacity, I am fortunate to witness first hand the incredible impact of the the Foundation’s efforts in creating development opportunities and resources for the student community through its successful fundraising initiatives. The Foundation is to be commended for making a positive difference in the lives of so many in the community.

I had a wonderful experience at BCCC! The professors were excellent and gave me a great foundation moving to a four year university. I would highly recommend BCCC to anyone!

As a student and alumn of BCCC and someone who revived a scholarship while attending I can attest to the level of care and dedication the foundation has for its students and mission.

As President of the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC), we've been fortunate to work with the Foundation and College for more than 25 years. Their support for our programs and high quality education for all in Bucks County is unparalleled. We have underwritten scholarships for music students for years, and feel that this is a great way to further both our mission as well as the Foundation's mission.

I have volunteered for BCCC Foundation at their Tyler Tasting event for many years. It is always a well organized event that the guests enjoy and then seem willing to make generous donations. As volunteers, we know what is expected of us and that staff is always available to answer any questions/concerns. Many of the volunteers are current students and several are past students that have been coming back for years, showing that they support the mission of this organization. The staff is dedicated to their cause and let the volunteers know that we are appreciated.

The Foundation of the Bucks County Community College is the best foundation that I have ever worked with. The staff knows what they are doing and where they want to take the foundation. I am so impressed with everything that I have been a part with the foundation. I can't wait to see the foundation has the future.

The Bucks County Community College Foundation is truly dedicated to supporting students through their educational experience at the college.
An organized, and well engaged alumni council connects current students with alumni who significantly contribute to exciting opportunities for students to work as interns to better the community.

I'm rating this nonprofit from a volunteer's standpoint. My name is Kathy Masulis and I run the Single Volunteers of Bucks County, a local volunteer group in the community. We work with over 30 different organizations throughout the year, performing all kinds of tasks. When we participate in any event for the BCCC Foundation I have no problem getting willing volunteers because our experiences with this group have all been very positive. Their events are well-planned, volunteers are shown respect and appreciation, and the time we spend at their events is always enjoyable. Many of our group have ties to the BCCC through our undergraduate studies, continuing ed courses, family members who attend, or just attending activities that the community college holds throughout the year. We are happy to be part of this organization whenever they have need of us and support them in their endeavors.

What this foundation does for the Bucks Community is remarkable. They help change lives both in education and personal fulfillment. I am proud and honored to be a part of this school and foundation.

I am a proud graduate of the Bucks County Community College and recognize the important role my education and experience at BCCC continues to have in my successful career. Now that I am a member of the Bucks County Community College Foundation, I am proud to promote its mission and raise funds to support students committed to higher education. I can see first hand the impact the Foundation has on countless students and it is incredibly rewarding to know that these students are prepared as I was to begin their careers. From time to time, I meet these students and they are honored to share their educational experiences at BCCC, made possible by the Foundation. The Foundation plays an important role in the success of the college and in turn, an important role in our community.

I attended BCCC while transitioning from an out of state college to one back home. BCCC not only had the variety of classes I needed to explore, but the resources to understand my vision and career goals. Even though it was one semester, I am thankful for my time at BCCC and always enjoy a reason to visit campus. BCCC is a place to support because it supports so many others.

As an employee of Bucks County Community College, I have been very fortunate to be able to volunteer with such an excellent Foundation. I strongly believe in giving back and do a lot of volunteering, and I have such respect for this Foundation and all their efforts in making such a difference in the community. The Bucks County Community College Foundation is certainly doing all they can in providing programs not only for students but for the community. We are very fortunate to have this Foundation as part of our college.

I have been Volunteering either the foundation for 9 years as a student of BCCC and as alumnus. Their events help raise funds for scholarships in these difficult finiancial times and Donors enjoy them as well. These events also help businesses who are trying to promote their brands and products by sponsorship.

Great staff , making my volunteer time very easy and fun. Very creative in the ways we can raise funds. They truly respect every opinion of the various donors and volunteers.

The Bucks County Community College Foundation is a great charity. The work they do helps to keep the costs down for the residents of Bucks County to obtain a top notch education.

As a former professor at BCCC, I saw first hand the difference that the BCCC Foundation made in the lives of our students and the college. They funded scholarships for many who would otherwise be unable to attend college. These students have gone on to become nurses, teachers and productive members of our community. The Foundation also helped the college fund innovative programs and professional development which enrich the quality of services provided to the community. As a retired faculty member, I continue to donate to the Foundation because I can see that my contributions are having a direct effect on the community.

Bucks County Community College and the Bucks County Community College Foundation have been long time partners of mine and my employer, PNC. They are a fantastic organization to work with and they do important fundraising and development for the Bucks County, PA community. On the Foundation side, both Tobi and Jean, and several others, have always been accessible and transparent in their endeavors. We look forward to a continued partnership.

Horizon Services believe strongly in giving back and looks for organizations to partner with that are making a difference in the community. The Bucks County Community College Foundation is certainly doing that with all the different events, education and programs they are providing to not just students, but the community. The staff is hard working, easy to get along with, genuine and passionate about what they do. We hope to continue a long standing relationship with BCCC!

The BCCC Foundation is a FABULOUS non profit that through it's Gateway to Self Sufficiency program works with the Bucks County Opportunity Council to move motivated individuals from poverty to self sufficiency by providing them with education that literally changes their lives. My business is a proud donor to the BCCC Foundation! Every business could contribute and through these scholarships, help turn those in need, to those who contribute...... the next employee, customer, tenant, homeowner, community servant. Keep up the great job BCCC Foundation!

I have been volunteering with the Foundation for 4 years now, and they are a great bunch to work with!

I love Bucks County Community College. I have been involved since it started in 1964 in one way or another. first as a Foundation Board memberuntil my interests took me to restoration work on Tyler Hall and its gardens. In the last fifteen years I have been a supporter of students' efforts.

Considering the size of the college it has always felt very personal and welcoming. No matter how small my contributions may be they are received with a feeling of importance by the Foundation Office. It is a very special place and an important part of Bucks County.

The Bucks County Community College Foundation is a great charitable organization. I have been donating to the BCCC Foundation for the last decade. Tobi’s insightful and thoughtful assistance has made it easy to establish an endowment at the college. I have also worked with him to select the appropriate naming opportunity to honor one of my family members for his decades of service at the college. I simply cannot say enough about the staff and their professionalism, both in how they treat their donors and in how they wholeheartedly embrace the Foundation’s mission.
-Jonathan N.

I have personally volunteered for various foundation fundraising events. They were all well planned and organized. It was fun volunteering for the events and it was enjoyed by all. One such event was the Tyler Tasting which promoted community support, was well attended, and provided a platform for networking. While volunteering I was able to meet individuals and obtain an internship in my major. The efforts of everyone involved proved to be a success. In my opinion, the Tyler Tasting event was a highlight of the foundation's endeavors in its efforts to raise money for student scholarships. I was one such student fortunate to receive a foundation scholarship. I hope to continue to be part of this great community college and offer my support.

As a soon to be bachelor's degree graduate I would like to thanks Bucks County Community College because it would not have been possible without this amazing school's help. I was a fish out of water when I first started there and frankly I drowned a few times but BCCC was always there when I finally found my breath again. I not only received my Associates in Social Work, from Bucks County Community College, I also found my confidence.
The college life is not the only place you are forced to take tests because life is has always and will always test us. Through my class room experience and my interactions with staff and students I believe I am a more confident and thoughtful person. College isn't just an opportunity to learns facts and gain a piece a paper. It is a way to learn about yourself and BCCC allows you to do that at your own pace (and at an awesomely great price.)
I graduated class of 2012 and about two months ago I went back and bought a sweater from their gift shop. I wear it all the time at Temple because I am a proud graduate of Bucks County Community College.

Tobi and staff are focused on student success through donor support

What an honor that we were able to honor our favorite Aunt and Mother by establishing scholarships in their names !!!

The Bucks County Community College Foundation facilitated this for us. With their assistance, what was general conversation among four sisters became a reality. Their guidance and support was sincere and focused on the best way to allow us to pay tribute to these wonderful women.

Wonderful organization with wonderful caring people!

My sisters and I set up two nursing scholarships in memory of
Our mother and our favorite aunt. It gives all of us great joy
When the recipients pass their state boards.
Money well donated.

They enable those who most need the assistance to pursue an academic opportunity that can help them advance in their lives and career choice. The college serves a diverse area but especially the lower end of the county which has a great need for their services.

I became a student in 1991. Aced my first class and then proceeded to pursue my degree in American Studies and also a Certificate in Historic Preservation. Soaked everything up like a sponge! Graduated on my Birthday with honors and was student speaker......at the young old age of 50.

I had never attended college. I fell in love with Bucks, the professors, the campus, the students (all younger than me). I volunteered for many Clubs and Organizations and was President of the Honor Society.....one of the greatest thrills of my life. I was embedded in the life at the college.

In the meantime, I volunteered for one of the primo events of the county--The Tyler Tasting Party. I eventually shared the Co-Chair position and then became a member of the Foundation Board and eventually applied for and received a position in the Foundation Office.

I always felt that I had to give back to that school that so changed my life in every way......it was the greatest massage of my brain that I ever encountered......met lifetime friends and professors who also later became my friends......

The college's "main" , Tyler Hall, was my internship for the Historic Preservation courses that I took. I met the Tyler family, researched the architecture, became a member of the Restoration Committee and treated that wonderful French Norman-style mansion like it was my own....scrubbing paneling, giving tours and helping with the fund-raising to keep it in the great condition that it embodies today. One of the greatest Mansions ever built in North American and one of the first to have central air (ca. 1931).

I'm a graduate, a volunteer, a former employee and a dear friend of this wonderful institution. It's #1 on my Priority List of donations and my attention......

The Staff in the Foundation Office @ Bucks, headed by Executive Director, Tobi Bruhn, has grown to be one of the most successful and respected Institutional Development staffs in the State......not just in my opinion.....but others in the non-profit business community acknowledge and share this belief. The Endowment and scholarships have quadrupled and more since Mr. Bruhn was hired.

Bucks County Community College: Has always been the place to know and to grow.......:)

Eileen T. Zolotorofe
Class of '98
Employee 1999-2004
Volunteer: 1991 - forever!

My family has sponsored two scholarships through the BCCC Foundation Office. We wanted to remember our mother and aunt in a way that would have made them happy; helping individuals achieve their goals. The Foundation offers assistance in setting up the scholarships and provides feedback on the student recipients success. Since it is a Community College the scholarship awarded can make a big difference in the student's overall tuition cost.

I strongly urge everyone to consider sponsoring scholarships for students, especially at Bucks County Community College. The Foundation Office offers opportunities for many levels of giving!

The Bucks County Community College Foundation has a well qualified Staff led by it's
Director, Tobi Bruhn. They are effective in fund raising for the Endowment and Scholarships
for the Students that has been growing every year in significant numbers. Tobi Has recruited
a large number of County Business Leaders for the Foundation Board of Directors that will
continue to advance the community fund raising activities for the College.

The BCCC Foundation is wonderful program providing much needed assistance, opportunities, and support to students. In my experiences on campus I have seen numerous students benefit from the hard work of this foundation, and the many people involved in growing and supporting the foundation. Their efforts to strengthen not only BCCC, but also the surrounding communities and raise awareness for education and community have been remarkable.

Education is the key to our future. BCCC does a terrific job in providing value and quality in education to so many in our community. Many would be unable to improve their job opportunities without BCCC.

The BCCC Foundations provides scholarship assistance for many students, plus does a great job in helping spread the word about Bucks County Community College. I've worked with a lot of nonprofits (including this one as a Board member) and have always found it to be one of the best.