Employee Giving

For over two decades, I've seen faculty going out of their way to support students and our community, and I'm proud to be part of this dedicated team.  In 2017, I set a goal to provide stable support for the LCC Food Pantry through payroll deductions, and with help from Paz in student services, we estimated the level of need and set goals. As many as 9 people signed up on the spot during association meetings.  I was invited to a department meeting for Transitional Studies (now CCP), almost all adjunct faculty members signed up to donate on the spot.
Our lofty goal to fully fund the food pantry was doomed to fail as we were just learning about the level of need on our campus. However, along the way, people from all over campus joined in the effort, and continue to contribute. The food pantry has grown in scope, benefiting from additional funding and Danni Trimble’s leadership. I'm still pushing for stable food pantry support, and I even get to keep my own clipboard with foundation donation forms. Our current level of “failure” is 31 faculty members, including 5 adjunct faculty, donating an average of just over $14 per pay period, about $8500 per year. We are joined by 13 other campus employees, giving another $4800 per year, a sustained contribution of over 50% of the estimated program need.
Our (LCC’s) collective commitment to community support underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to address essential needs, urging us to continue making a positive impact where it matters most.
Note – If each current donor can get 2 people to join them at $15, we can meet the $25,000 per year need.

I give to the LCC Foundation because it’s another way to say to our students, “you belong” and “LCC cares about you”!  I give because the funding provided to students can sometimes make the difference between a student persisting in their educational journey or stopping out. And I give because it’s a way of paying forward all the financial support I received as a student. 

As an alumni and employee of Lower Columbia College, I give to ensure that all students have access to the same quality of education that I received. Supporting athletes, fighting food insecurity, and promoting student success are some of the areas where my donations make an impact. My donations through the Employee giving program allow me to support the college's mission and show my gratitude for everything I gained from my time as an LCC student.