Corporate and Community Partners
The Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges thrives on the support of community partners who invest in student success. East County leaders — credit unions, casinos, foundations, and local businesses — provide the funding, mentorship, and real-world opportunities that change students’ lives. Meet the partners whose support makes our work possible.
California Coast Credit Union
One of the largest partnerships with FGCC, California Coast Credit Union truly cares about the financial health of Grossmont and Cuyamaca college students. In addition to on-campus outreach to students, teaching financial literacy, Cal Coast supports a variety of student programs and scholarships, including the Office Professional Technology (OPT) program, Student of Note, Promise Plus Scholarship program, Food Pantries, and Foster Youth program.
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Barona Resort & Casino
With an inspirational partnership spanning over two decades, Barona Resort & Casino and the Barona Band of Mission Indians has collaborated with and supported a variety of programs at both Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges, including the Promise Plus Scholarship program, Student Success Emergency grants, Grossmont’s Culinary program, Cuyamaca’s Ornamental Horticulture program, and a perpetual scholarship through the FGCC/Osher Foundation to benefit a student in the Allied Health & Nursing program each semester.
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Sycuan Casino
Sycuan Casino’s generous support of FGCC and the college programs is notable with their contributions to the Grossmont College Food Pantry, high-end cookware to Culinary students, as well as scholarships toward multiple students each semester in the Culinary Arts, Administration of Justice, and Hospitality & Tourism programs. The unique partnership goes beyond monetary contributions by providing student field trips, exposing them to well-paying employment opportunities.
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William Hall Tippett & Ruth Rathell Tippett Foundation
FGCC is grateful to the Tippett Foundation for their support of students studying at Grossmont College, seeking a better life for themselves through higher education. Tippett Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives include a desire to create life-changing opportunities with a focus primarily on music, arts and culture, and healthcare.
John’s Automotive Care
For many years, John’s Automotive Care has been a generous supporter of the programs at Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges. Through their support of the Change Makers program, the unrestricted contributions have helped fund programs including the Promise Plus Scholarship program and the Student Success Emerge ncy grant fund. In addition to monetary support, community leader and industry expert, John Eppstein, has been a long-time liaison to the Automotive Technology program at Cuyamaca College and an available resource for students seeking employment in the field.
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East County Schools Federal Credit Union
A long-time supporter of Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges, East County Schools Federal Credit Union has been a valuable partner, contributing to both student programs, as well as college faculty functions. For several years, in addition to the monetary contributions toward college programs, East County Schools Federal Credit Union has provided leadership on the FGCC board and fundraising campaigns, most recently including the Promise Plus Scholarship committee.
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If your organization is interested in supporting Grossmont and Cuyamaca College students through scholarships, programs, internships, or community engagement, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Dana Rivers, Director of Development, at dana.rivers@gcccd.edu or (619) 644-7652 to discuss partnership opportunities.