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Hannah Govan

“It’s powerful knowing there’s a community behind me supporting me every step along the way.”

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Dimitri Ivanor

“Without Future Connect, I don’t know if I would’ve pursued college.”

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Tera Roberts

After her husband left her and their eight children, Tera Roberts needed a path to opportunity.

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Frances Fagan

“Somewhere out there, a complete stranger had faith in me when I didn’t even have faith in myself.”

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Frank Flores

“It’s definitely a game changer for my family.”

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Ryan Walker

“The on-the-job training was invaluable. I could apply what I learned in the classroom immediately to the real world.”

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Venus Barnes

“It wasn’t until I got to PCC and saw what true support was that I was able to see what I’m truly capable of and who I really am.”

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Ric Getter

“I do my best to do the right thing – and maybe it will have an impact on lives. Our donation is our way of carrying that on.”

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Brigid Flanigan

“My family and I continue to be inspired by the impact of our investment.”

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Joshua Camacho

“I’m grateful to the PCC Foundation and everyone who believed in me and supported my dream to become a pilot.”

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Mandy Ellertson

“I do believe education is a means to a better life. Not just financially, but it also lifts the heart and opens the mind.”

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Chris and Tom Neilsen

“Philanthropy and PCC is a powerful combination. It changes lives. It builds our community.”

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Kien Truong

“I will never forget how community college changed the lives of myself and my family.”

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Pat Reese

“From the moment we sat down with the PCC Foundation, we knew we’d found the right partners.”