Foundation Endows CCC's Health Sciences Emerging Needs Fund

(SHELBY, NC) - The Cleveland Community College Foundation received a $20,000 gift from the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County to name and endow CCCF’s Allied Health Emerging Needs fund.

“We are extremely grateful for the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County’s support of our students. Having access to this fund for an unanticipated expense could be the difference between a student’s dropping out and graduating,” said Dr. Jason Hurst, president of Cleveland Community College.

The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County Endowed Allied Health Emerging Needs Fund provides need-based assistance to qualified part- or full-time students in any of CCC’s allied health programs. Funds may be used to pay tuition, buy books and supplies, or cover other expenses that could prevent a student from completing a program.

“We are very excited about endowing this important fund,” said Dick Baker, Executive Director/CEO of the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County. “We have outstanding higher education resources in Cleveland County, and we think it’s part of our responsibility to enhance these healthcare-related programs, particularly for county residents or for those who will stay in Cleveland County to practice. Hopefully, this fund will continue growing and serve as a springboard for other organizations to provide new scholarship dollars or add to this one.”

About the HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County

Founded in 1990, the Cleveland Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc., was established to support capital projects and equipment for Cleveland Memorial Hospital. In 2014, the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved changing the organization’s name and expanding its mission to address significant healthcare issues and initiatives throughout Cleveland County. The Foundation focuses on community-based efforts to advance the wellness and health of county residents.

About Cleveland Community College

More than 55 years ago Cleveland Community College began offering educational and career training programs to the community. Today, the College continues to grow and change, adding facilities, new programs and athletics. We are creating a vibrant campus community where all our students can thrive.

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The HealthCare Foundation of Cleveland County is a 501-(C)(3) non-profit, public charitable organization.  All gifts to the Foundation are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.