HOW TO Give

The Southern Maine Community College Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c) organization dedicated to advancing the mission of SMCC which is to transform lives and communities through education and training and to welcome, prepare and inspire all to learn, succeed and lead.

This community support enables the College to enhance academic programs, revitalize classrooms and equipment and provide scholarship support for deserving students.

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A gift to the SMCC Annual Fund provides unrestricted funds for the College to use where the need is greatest. These gifts can provide immediate support to SMCC students and provide the College flexibility to address unforeseen opportunities or unexpected needs.

Scholarships

Make a lifelong impact on a student’s life by contributing to or creating a scholarship. We welcome gifts of any size. There is a minimum $1,500 annual donation to establish a named scholarship and a minimum $30,000 donation to establish an endowed scholarship. The SMCC Foundation has a Memorial Scholarship Fund if you would like to give in memory of a friend or loved one and do not wish to create a named scholarship.

PLANNED GIVING & SMCC LEGACY SOCIETY

Planned gifts can support scholarships, capital projects or academic programs of your choice. Through a will or other legal means, your planned gift will have a lasting impact and ensure that higher education remains accessible and affordable.

Emergency Housing Assistance Fund

A gift to the SMCC Emergency Housing Assistance Grants Fund helps support students who are facing housing insecurity so they may continue their access to education. Grants will be awarded through the Dean of Students’ office and only to students who are facing imminent homelessness and are actively working with the office to seek long-term housing plans. Grants may be used to help students secure safe housing and meal plans on campus. The risk of homelessness can greatly impact a student’s academic and personal well-being.

Seawolves Athletics Club

The nonprofit SeaWolves Athletic Club provides financial support for SMCC’s intercollegiate athletic programs. Through fundraising, the club helps improve the college’s facilities and equipment to give SMCC student-athletes the best possible athletic experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GIVE NOW : contact the SMCC Foundation at 207-741-5559, foundation@smccME.edu or visit www.smccME.edu/foundation