2024 GIVE TO THE MAX DAY

Education is more than just classes and grades; it’s about nurturing dreams and igniting hope. 

Your support is crucial for students who come to RCTC filled with aspirations for a brighter future but face daunting challenges that threaten to hold them back.  

" I am working two jobs more than 40 hours a week and also going to school. I was feeling stressed and anxious about my financial situation. I was so relieved when I opened up an email from the Foundation that said I had received a scholarship. Now I can focus on becoming a nurse.” —Evelyn H

When you give to the RCTC Foundation, you become a beacon of hope for students like Evelyn, who are striving to overcome obstacles.   Your tax-deductible contributions help provide essential resources, ensuring that no student walks this journey alone. 

“I am a single parent with a two-year-old daughter, so it has not been easy. The Hive Supply (RCTC campus food pantry) has been a lifesaver for me. I get diapers for my daughter and a weekly food supply. Because of the Hive supply, I can change my daughter's diapers as needed. 

Before coming across the Hive supply, I would leave her with diapers for up to four hours because I couldn't afford to buy enough diapers for the month. I went from eating once a day to having three meals a day. The HIVE SUPPLY has helped me put money aside monthly for other expenses. I now have peace of mind and a heaven for myself and my child.” —Anonymous student 

 Your investments in the RCTC Foundation not only provide for our students’ needs now, but help to build better futures for our students, their families, and our community.

"Through dedication and determination, I am committed to achieve my goals and provide a better future for my family. With your help, I am one step closer to achieving my dream of becoming a scientist at the Mayo Clinic Research Laboratories. Thank you for believing in my potential and for your commitment to supporting students like me. Your generosity will make a lasting difference in my education and future contributions to healthcare and scientific research.”—Khalidah A

Your gifts, combined with others, can make a real difference. Last year, the RCTC Foundation awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships, and provided more than $300,000 to support student basic needs, academic programs, and strategic initiatives. Our goal is to enhance these supports for our students in 2024-2025.

We need your help to:

• Reduce student debt, allowing them to focus on their education.
• Equip them with modern tools for workforce success.
• Keep our food pantry stocked, ensuring no student goes hungry.
• Offer crucial mental health support, fostering resilience.
• Prevent dropouts due to financial stress, keeping dreams alive.
• Inspire families to break the cycle of poverty through education.

Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to helping our students fulfill their dreams.

Can you make a gift today to help our RCTC students reach their goals? Thank you for your unwavering support.