Welcome!
Fall 2025 Newsletter
BECAUSE OF YOUR INVESTMENTS, STUDENTS ARE TURNING POTENTIAL INTO ACHIEVEMENT.
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“”“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and being chosen is an utter honor. Investing in my education as well as my career is an investment in keeping the community I serve safe and supporting its future. Thank you for all you have done, and we will continue to make a positive impact in many lives around us.”
– Collin Earl, Scholarship Recipient
“This scholarship not only helps fund my education but also serves as a powerful reminder that there are people who believe in my potential and are willing to support me in achieving my goals. I hope one day I will be able to give back to others, just as you have generously given to me.”
– Sofia Gregory, Scholarship Recipient
A note from 2025
Rowan-Cabarrus Foundation Board Chair,
CATHY FLOYD
As we begin another exciting year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you—our donors, partners, and champions of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Your generosity and belief in our mission fuel everything we do.
This past year, your support has translated into real impact. Together, we provided scholarships that opened doors, emergency grants that kept students enrolled during tough times, and funding for faculty and staff initiatives that enrich the learning experience. Because of you, students are staying in class and on track—whether they’re achieving personal milestones, launching new careers, or persevering through challenges.
Looking ahead, our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan charts an ambitious path to expand access, build sustainable funding and deepen community engagement. A key initiative is the creation of a Last Dollar Scholarship Program, helping students on the cusp of completing their degree and ensuring finances become a bridge, not a barrier, to graduation. I encourage you to explore the full plan at www.rccc.edu/foundationdocs to see how your support will bring these goals to life.
It is an honor to serve as Chair of the Rowan-Cabarrus Foundation Board and to witness the determination of our students, the dedication of our faculty and staff, and the extraordinary generosity of supporters like you. Thank you for being an essential part of our story. We look forward to another year of growth and transformation—with you by our side.
Warm regards,
Cathy Floyd
STUDENT IMPACT GRANTS?
Watch the video to hear how your investments empower faculty and staff to create student experiences.
STUDENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Foundation for the Carolinas is a trusted philanthropic investment partner, holding nearly 70 of our endowed scholarships totaling more than
$6.2 million in assets
$475,000 Awarded academic or emergency scholarships to more than 663 students totaling nearly
Supported 53 Student Impact Grants since 2016, totaling
$46,500
AVERAGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
$771
OVER $2M AWARDED IN SUPPORT OF MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
SPRING 2025 GRADUATION Recap
1,840
Watch the video to view this year’s highlights! degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded.
More than 1,300
graduates participated, the largest in the College’s recent history.
