Giving

Giving

Your Support Makes A Difference

When you support Mount Wachusett Community College, you are making a difference not only in the life of a student but in the community as a whole. Our graduates are your co-workers, your employees, your nurses and dental hygienists, your mechanics, veterinary technicians, teachers, firefighters, and police officers. MWCC and our graduates are vital to the success of our region, and financial aid and state funding is not enough. Every gift, even a small amount, can have a life-changing impact on a student and the future of MWCC.

State funding only comprises approximately 50% of the College’s operating budget, as such we rely on the support of our alumni and friends to meet the needs of the community. Donations to the MWCC Foundation help us to:

Campus Upgrade

Upgrade campus learning environments to meet modern technologies and requirements.

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Scholarships

Grant scholarships to help students pay for courses, books, and other items needed for their degree programs, such as laptops and software or tools and tool chests for automotive students.

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Student Needs

Support student basic needs and the Emergency Student Loan fund.

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Explore The Many Ways You Can Give Now Or Plan Ahead To Give Later.

There are many ways to become part of the MWCC family of givers. From a cash gift to attending an event to including the College in your will or trust, we want to help find the right way for you. We gratefully accept many types of gifts. You can give via credit card or check or via gifts of stocks and bonds or other assets. You may wish to set up a monthly gift, plan to give at a special time of the year, or establish a scholarship. Any way you choose to show you appreciate the Mount will make a difference.

The MWCC Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charity and all gifts are tax-deductible. The Foundation year runs from July 1 through June 30 of the next year.

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By Mail

Checks made payable to MWCC Foundation, Inc. can be sent to:

MWCC Foundation, Inc.
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440

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In Person

Please stop by room H101F on the Gardner campus

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A Very Fulfilling Feeling

“I can say it is a very fulfilling feeling knowing you have helped to educate a new generation and what better way to honor someone than to leave a lasting legacy in a loved one’s name.”

– Barbara Carpenter, Babineau- Johnson Scholarship Funds

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Board Of Directors

Chair Vice-Chair Treasurer Executive Director
Jeanie Connolly  Martin F. Connors, Jr. Scot Barrett  Carla Zottoli

 

Members
Keith Boissoneau Nicholas Chochrane, MBA Andrew Colameta Walter J. Dwyer, IV
Joseph N. Forkey Melissa Glenny Raymond J. Martino Roy Nascimento
Cheryl K. Serpe Marc Surette    
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Our History

The MWCC Foundation was established in 1972 to provide a funding mechanism that would allow the college to excel in education and to fund scholarships and extracurricular activities for students. Thanks to this new organization, the college was able to increase its outreach to the communities of North Central Massachusetts. To this day, the Foundation continues to make it financially possible for the college to achieve its goals.

Giving Tuesday

  • Donate: Every contribution, big or small, has a meaningful impact.
  • Share: Spread the word about the MWCC Foundation’s mission with your friends and family.
  • Volunteer: Explore ways to get involved with our efforts to support students.

Together, we can remove barriers, open doors, and create opportunities. Join us this Giving Tuesday and help our students achieve brighter futures.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to make a difference in the lives of Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) students by supporting the MWCC Foundation. Your generosity fuels scholarships, academic resources, and essential programs that empower our students to achieve their dreams.

At MWCC, we believe education is a pathway to opportunity, and your support helps ensure every student has access to that path. Whether it’s a first-generation college student, a working parent, or someone pursuing a new career, your gift transforms lives and strengthens our community.

Naming Opportunities

Dr. Daniel M. Asquino Science Center

Explore a naming opportunity in our new Dr. Daniel M. Asquino Science Center. Options range from $10,000 to $50,000.

View Floor Plan

Floor 1
Physical Science Lab (S-101) $25,000
Plant Science Lab (S-103) $25,000
SOLD – Study Space (Outside of New Murphy Conference Room)
Rollstone Bank & Trust
$10,000
Floor 2
General Biology Lab (S-201) $25,000
SOLD – Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 (S-203)
Heywood Healthcare
$25,000
Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2/ Human Biology (S-205) $25,000
SOLD – Conference Room (S-210)
Mr. Richard Cella
$10,000
Study Space (Outside S-205) $10,000
Floor 3
Microbiology Lab (S-301) $25,000
Earth Science & Physics Lab (S-303) $25,000
Chemistry Lab (S-305) $25,000
SOLD – Conference Room (S-314)
GFA Federal Credit Union
$10,000
SOLD – Study Space (Outside S-305)
Enterprise Bank & Trust
$10,000

 

Other Buildings

Automotive Technology Building $200,000
Arthur F. Haley Academic Center Main Floor
New Grand Entrance Hall $50,000
Learning Commons in the LaChance Library $175,000
SOLD – Multi-Purpose Conference Room
Simonds International Corporation
$15,000
SOLD – Academic Advising Conference Room
Workers Credit Union
$15,000
SOLD – Student Career Center
Seaman Paper and Garlock Printing
$15,000
SOLD – The Commons
Salvadore Auto – Angelo, Melody, Amy and Steven Salvadore.
$15,000
Greenhouse
Greenhouse Building $35,000

Testimonials

Your Journey Starts Here

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“For those who are battling a disability, MWCC encouraged me and gave me a solid foundation to achieve my educational and career goals. There were times that I felt like giving up, but I kept moving forward and soon I will start a PhD program. It is all up to you.”
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Ricardo Scarello

Computer Information Systems, Class Of 2007

Yasmine Kanaan
“I have gone from a lost young adult with no goals and no identity, to a student with a high GPA, an associate’s degree in business that I was able to complete in one year, and an acceptance to the University of Massachusetts.”
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Yasmine Kanaan

Business Administration, Class Of 2015

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“My Natural Resources degree gave me the skills and knowledge to launch my career with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and truly helped me excel. I get to work outside and it is such a joy knowing I got where I am today because of MWCC.”
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Lily Carr

Natural Resources, Class Of 2015

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“Mount Wachusett Community College pushed me out of my comfort zone or, should I say, gently nudged me with their guidance and assistance in completing my first degree at the age of 61. I am not your typical undergraduate. I am not the typical age, not the typical student, and I certainly did not take the typical amount of time to complete this degree.”
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Paula Morgan

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Class Of 2024

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“I feel comfortable and well prepared with what I learned at the Mount, and I’m proud to say that I graduated from this program.”
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Entela Roba

Physical Therapy Assistant, Class Of 2010

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“The Dental Assisting program at MWCC offers a hands-on training by faculty in the dental field. The professors are very helpful and knowledgeable, and the clinic is beautiful. If you enjoy helping people, wanting to make a difference in patients’ oral health and working in a professional environment then I really recommend Dental Assisting program at MWCC.”
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Elzbieta Solimeno

Dental, Class Of 2019

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“MassReconnect has helped me to pay for the college education that I never thought I’d earn, and show my four boys that its never too late.”
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William Boudreau

Engineering Physics

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“I am currently working towards my bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music Online and would not have been able to do it without the knowledge and skills I learned at MWCC.”
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Mackenzie Christensen

Media Arts & Technology, Class Of 2017

Ready To Take The Next Step?

Your journey starts with a single step. We have all the information you need to move forward with confidence. Reach out today to learn more about life at The Mount and how to get started.