Donors

A gift to Central Piedmont helps us say yes to students, to opportunity and the future success of our region.
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Your gift. Your impact.

Highlights

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Opportunity

Expand access with scholarships that remove financial barriers and open doors

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Stability

Offer emergency support so life’s challenges don’t derail a student’s progress

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Transformation

Create exposure to opportunities that build skills, confidence and expertise

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Chasing what's possible

Each year, more than 58,000 students pursue their education while balancing careers, family responsibilities, financial pressures and the determination to begin — or begin again. As life changes, so do their needs. The ability to respond quickly can be the difference between a student pausing their education and reaching graduation. 

That's why flexible support is so important.

Unrestricted and sustaining gifts allow Central Piedmont to meet students' needs in real time, providing critical resources when they matter most.

Invest in Central Piedmont and transform lives today.

A lasting legacy

A gift to Central Piedmont is an investment that reaches far beyond an individual student. It strengthens the workforce that drives our region's economy by preparing graduates for essential careers in healthcare, public safety, education, engineering, skilled trades and community leadership. 

Every gift creates lasting impact: one scholarship can transform a family's future, one credential can increase a household's earning potential in a matter of months and one graduate can make a meaningful difference throughout the community. Together, we can ensure Central Piedmont continues to open doors to opportunity, empower student success and build a stronger future for our region.

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About the Foundation

The Central Piedmont Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization established in 1965. Its aim is to generate philanthropic support to advance the mission of Central Piedmont Community College. The college's Institutional Advancement team works with private foundations, individuals and corporate donors to support the college's strategic priorities. 
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