Houston City College Foundation

09/02/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

With gratitude, we celebrate David D. Itz as he concludes two extraordinary years as Chair of the Houston City College Foundation Board of Directors.
David’s steadfast leadership, generosity and commitment to excellence have helped strengthen the Foundation and expand opportunities for HCC students.
Thank you, David, for more than a decade of distinguished service and for always leading by example. We are grateful you will continue serving as Immediate Past Chair.

09/02/2026

Please welcome HCC Foundation newly elected Officers and Board Members!

08/31/2026

The HCC Foundation was proud to join Houston’s business and community leaders at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston Gala!

Advancement Manager Malinda Wooten and Senior Director of Development Kristina Perez attended alongside one of our newest HCC Foundation Board members, Hina Qadri.
We are grateful for opportunities to strengthen relationships with leaders and organizations who share our commitment to education, workforce development, and creating pathways to opportunity for Houston students.

Congratulations to the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston on a wonderful evening celebrating leadership, partnership, and community impact!

08/21/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗖𝗖

What an extraordinary year for the Houston City College Foundation!
On Wednesday, August 19, Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher and the HCC Board of Trustees recognized the HCC Foundation Staff for our fundraising achievements and our role as a strategic partner in advancing Houston City College’s Future Forward vision.

Over the past eight years, annual fundraising has grown from $2.7 million to $15.5 million this fiscal year. Growth made possible by an incredible team, a committed HCC Foundation Board, strong partnership across HCC, and the generosity of our philanthropic community.

We are grateful for the recognition. We are even more excited about what comes next as we continue taking philanthropy to the next level for HCC and our students.

08/11/2026

We’re proud to support opportunities that give HCC students meaningful, hands-on experiences beyond the classroom! 💙
Through the Studio Experience for Emerging Designers (SEED), students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to attend FAB26 in Boston, connect with innovators from around the world, and showcase their work on an international stage.
Congratulations to Donaldo Almazan, Clariza Reyes, and the entire SEED community! We’re excited to see this program continue to grow and create even more opportunities for HCC students.

07/30/2026

Transforming lives through philanthropy! We are proud to announce that the Houston City College Foundation has secured a $1 million Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant to expand skilled trades education at Houston City College, creating pathways to high-demand careers for hundreds of students. We are thrilled with this opportunity to impact so many!

Houston City College (HCC) is proud to be one of only 10 community colleges nationwide selected to receive a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant.

The $1 million investment will expand skilled trades education in electrical, carpentry, construction, HVAC and plumbing while supporting scholarships, instructor capacity, employer-connected learning experiences and student success initiatives.

This recognition reflects HCC’s commitment to build strong workforce pathways and ensure students have access to the skills, credentials and experiences needed to thrive in today’s economy. Through industry partnerships and investments like this, HCC is preparing Houston’s next generation of skilled professionals.

Learn more about this exciting milestone: https://www.hccs.edu/news/2026/july/houston-city-college-receives-1-million-lowes-foundation-grant/

07/14/2026

We are proud to share this post from HCC Coleman College! The HCC Foundation Board of Directors was honored to fund this educational experience, providing students with an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom and prepare for successful careers in healthcare.

06/09/2026

Houston City College (HCC) is proud to partner with Bloomberg Philanthropies on a new Skilled Trades Initiative helping more young people access hands-on technical training, paid work-based learning, and direct pathways into Registered Apprenticeships and high-demand skilled trades careers.

Together, the Houston Independent School District, Alief ISD, the Greater Houston Partnership, Good Houston Reason, and BridgeYear, workforce boards, employers, and community-based organizations are building stronger connections between the classroom and career opportunities in the skilled trades.

Learn more: https://www.hccs.edu/news/2026/june/houston-city-college-announces-17-million-investment-from-bloomberg-philanthropies-to-expand-skilled-trades-apprenticeships-regionally/

06/02/2026

The Houston City College Foundation is excited to share that Kristina Perez has accepted the permanent position of Senior Director of Development after successfully serving in the interim role.

Throughout her time with the Foundation, Kristina has demonstrated outstanding leadership, a deep commitment to student success, and a passion for building meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and stakeholders. Her dedication to expanding educational opportunities and helping students overcome barriers has strengthened our mission and impact across the communities we serve.

As Senior Director of Development, Kristina will continue leading philanthropic efforts, supporting the Foundation's development team, and helping create pathways for students to achieve their educational and career goals.

Kristina's passion for serving students and strengthening our community makes her an invaluable member of the Houston City College Foundation team. We are grateful for her leadership and look forward to her continued success.

Please join us in congratulating Kristina on this exciting milestone!

04/22/2026

The Houston City College Foundation proudly recognized Past Chair Ryan F. McCauley for nine years of dedicated service—including two impactful years as Chair—with a special proclamation at the April 15, 2026, HCC Board of Trustees meeting.

During his tenure, Ryan helped lead a period of remarkable growth, including the successful completion of the “Invest in Houston’s Future” campaign 16 months ahead of schedule—creating lasting opportunities for students across our community. His leadership also contributed to record-setting annual fundraising and strengthened support for our mission.

We are also grateful to Ryan and his wife, Jessica McCauley, for their service as Gala Co-Chairs of the HCC Foundation Gold Gala in 2020 and the HCC Foundation Gala Celebration in 2022, helping make these celebrations both meaningful and successful.