Programs
Explore below for a sampling of the kinds of programs funded by the Foundation.
Food Insecurity & Emergency Relief through the Triton Student Resource HUB
Located on campus, in the Olympic Building, the Food Pantry and Triton Student Resource HUB provides a one-stop center for assistance to students and families in need. The HUB addresses the needs of students who are experiencing a severe financial crisis that impacts their continued academic success at Edmonds College. The mission is to provide a seamless and individualized response to students’ needs. The Food Pantry serves anywhere from 50-150 students a day. Additionally, the HUB supports students facing housing insecurity, transportation and healthcare challenges and more through specialized community resource advocates..
Corrections Education
Edmonds College has provided educational services for over forty years to men incarcerated at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) in Monroe, Washington. In partnership with the Department of Corrections and State Board of Community & Technical Colleges, the Edmonds College' Corrections Division, composed of twenty faculty and program staff, provides quality instruction to over 700 students annually through vocational and adult basic education programming. The Foundation’s funding provides vital support, including funding for textbooks, classroom technology, commencement ceremonies, and scholarships for students to continue their education after their release.
Faculty and Staff Support
The Edmonds College Foundation Board of Directors awards $40,000 - $70,000 annually to Edmonds College Faculty & Staff through various grants, awards and initiatives. These program grants offer a great opportunity for ECF to partner with the college, showcasing the time and talents of the Edmonds community while enriching campus programs that benefit students throughout the campus.
Learning Support Center
The Foundation provides funding each year for the Learning Support Center to hire student tutors to carry out their mission. The Center’s focus is to assist students in strengthening their college-wide abilities in math, the sciences, the humanities, and social sciences. This is achieved by offering opportunities to participate in small interactive groups; develop critical thinking skills; strengthen written and oral communication; and apply quantitative information to problem solving. Foundation funding provides income opportunities and peer learning experiences for students.
TRiO
TRiO is a federally funded program that provides low-income, first generation college students and students with disabilities valuable support and services to assist in student success and persistence toward graduation. TRIO serves to motivate and help students accomplish their goals by offering comprehensive individual support. The Foundation’s funding helps TRiO host celebration events for their students and their families. For many students, it is the first time that they are recognized for their efforts and this motivates them to continue on in their education.
Undergraduate Research
Working on research projects provides students with excellent experience that develops their interests, sets them apart, develops their research skills, and demonstrates their strengths and abilities. This can open up opportunities at the four-year colleges and universities to which they transfer, giving them a leg up on peers who have not had undergraduate research experiences. The Foundation’s funding provides mini-grants for faculty to partially cover faculty participation in undergraduate research activities including conference and training registrations, research supplies, and travel and registration costs associated with escorting students to conferences.
Veterans Resource Center
In 2015, the Foundation completed a $1,000,000 Boots to Books and Beyond campaign which raised critical funds to establish Edmonds College’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). Thanks to the generous donors of the campaign, the VRC has been able to provide support for veterans, active military, and family members. T VRC has developed additional services, resources, and connections within the community to provide robust and full-service assistance. The Foundation continues to support the VRC in its endeavors to provide excellent service to Edmonds College veterans.
Scholarships
The Foundation offers a number of scholarships throughout the year to help cover the cost of tuition and supplies. Awards range from $1000 - $7500 per year and are a keystone of the workd of the Foundation to help students succeed!