The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges was established in 1987 to serve as a public nonprofit organization. It originally served to support the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) in securing funding not typically available to state agencies for vital capital development projects. The Foundation was instrumental in the acquisition of land and buildings at the Lowry Campus, Pikes Peak Community College and Arapahoe Community College. Those initial investments have been invaluable to the economic growth of the community.

Since 1987, the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has made great strides in its mission to support the Colorado Community College System. The Foundation is working collaboratively with business, industry, community college presidents, and foundation directors, and the SBCCOE to meet the needs of students and faculty. The Foundation is also developing strategies to meet the workforce needs of the 21st century.

The mission of the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges is… to support the mission of the Colorado Community College System by creating partnerships, developing resources, and advocating for the value of a community college education.

Our goals are to:

• Provide financial support to Colorado community college students through effective fundraising.
• Serve as advocates and raise awareness of life-long learning opportunities at Colorado community colleges for all who aspire to enrich their lives.
• Seek financial support from state, regional, and national funders to implement state of the art programs to meet workforce needs of the 21st century.
• Advance the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the Colorado Community College System.

Contact Information

Shelley Thompson, Executive Director
Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges
9101 East Lowry Blvd
Denver, Colorado  80230-6011
Phone:	720.858.2898
Email:	Shelley.Thompson@cccs.edu
Jamie Crisp, Foundation Coordinator
Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges
9101 East Lowry Blvd
Denver, Colorado  80230-6011
Phone:	720.858.2802
Email:	Jamie.Crisp@cccs.edu