Thank You, Betsy Leonard FOUNDATION HOLIDAY HELPERS ENDOWMENT BRINGS JOY TO CFCC STUDENTS

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, the Cape Fear Community College family lost a generous and loving leader. Betsy Leonard served on the CFCC Foundation Board of Directors as chair for many years, was a member of the McKeithan Society, and was serving as Foundation Board Emeritus upon her passing.

One of Betsy’s greatest passions was helping CFCC students—especially those with children. In 2008, she created the Holiday Helpers program to provide financial assistance to students and their children. Holiday Helpers has become a vital support system for students in need over the holidays.

Through Betsy’s tireless effort and commitment, the Holiday Helpers program grew, and now has helped more than 1,000 students. Last year alone, the CFCC Foundation provided financial assistance to 115 students through the Holiday Helpers program.

In honor of Betsy’s legacy, the CFCC Foundation created the Betsy Leonard Holiday Helpers Endowment—a fund that will exist perpetually— allowing Betsy’s kind heart and love for helping families to live on, ensuring that students will continue to receive the love and support that Betsy so generously gave to students throughout her life.

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