City Colleges of Chicago Foundation

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Kennedy-King College valedictorian Tamara: Adult Education graduate, future therapist, parent, and Timuel D. Black Scholar.

After returning to the classroom 17 years after earning her GED, Tamara embraced resilience and discipline as a non‑traditional student, earning a perfect GPA and finding her calling in social work. Her journey is a testament to growth, advocacy, and the belief that it’s never too late to pursue your goals.

She also took advantage of the Timuel D. Black Jr. Scholarship & Fellowship program, which honors the life and legacy of Dr. Black. It helps students with tuition, books, and fees as they engage in leadership development experiences to enhance their ability to positively impact Chicago communities.

You can learn more and support future changemakers here: https://givebutter.com/TimuelBlackScholars

04/27/2026

Today, we kick off and celebrate how City Colleges of Chicago connects students to meaningful, career-building opportunities - and how the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation supports them along the way.

This year's Harold Washington College valedictorian Radu's Aon apprenticeship allowed him to build a strong professional network and the skills to produce meaningful work, while the Aon Apprenticeship Scholarship helped remove financial barriers by covering his tuition, books, and fees.

Interested in learning more? Visit www.ccc.edu/earnandlearn

02/25/2026

Congratulations to our Foundation president Veronica Herrero, whose expertise and passion for supporting students will touch so many more lives as she joins the Excelencia in Education Board of Directors.

Leaders in , policy, and workforce development are joining the Excelencia in Education Board of Directors and expanding capacity to advance national talent. Together with our full Board, they'll elevate Excelencia's leadership in helping colleges and universities embed student-centered, data-informed, continuous improvement into their strategies and practices — and prove their positive student impact to funders, accreditors, and communities.

Our three new directors bring a powerful combination of experience and commitment to ensuring Latino, and all, students earn a quality education:
🔹 Verónica Herrero, Executive Vice Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago, and President, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation
🔹 Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor, WorkingNation
🔹 Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San Jose State University

Meet the new directors keeping Excelencia at the forefront of catalyzing institutional transformation for → https://www.edexcelencia.org/newsroom/leaders-join-excelencia-board-and-expand-capacity-to-advance-national-talent

02/04/2026

We are so grateful for the partners, supporters, and funders who helped us get one step closer to food security for City Colleges students and their families.

12/09/2025

Can't any Tuesday be a giving Tuesday? We think so! Let's remove barriers for City Colleges of Chicago students together.

https://foundation.ccc.edu/end-of-year-campaign/

12/02/2025

This , you can break the cycle of hunger for students at City Colleges of Chicago.

Any amount helps to ensure students can focus on their futures, not their next meal.

Give the gift of nourishment today:

Supporting the whole student through scholarships, students supports and innovative programming, empowering social economic mobility and racial equity where Chicagoans take part in building a stronger and more just city.

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is , a global day of generosity!

Join us to ensure students and their families have access to nutritious meals all year long.

Every dollar and meal matters: www.ccc.edu/fsl

11/26/2025

For many City Colleges students, balancing school, work, and family is a challenge. Hunger makes it even harder.

At the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, we work to break down the barriers that keep students from the classroom.

This season, join us in giving with gratitude to ensure City Colleges students and their families have access to the food they need.

Give today: www.ccc.edu/fsl

11/24/2025

When 50% of our students face food insecurity, it takes a community to make sure no one goes hungry while pursuing their goals.

Your gift today helps students stay focused on their future - not their next meal.

Make a donation today: www.ccc.edu/fsl

11/21/2025

Dean Alicia J. Rodriguez is turning collective vision into action for our students. Thanks to a grant from Schreiber Philanthropy, Arturo Velasquez Institute students are gaining the tools and support they need to reach their full potential.

Read more about Dean Rodriguez’s work in the Little Village community and how she is supporting students at AVI: https://colleges.ccc.edu/stories/dean-alicia-rodriguez/