SUPPORTING STUDENT PROGRAMS

Study Abroad Support from the Ambrose Monell Foundation

Since 2008, the Ambrose Monell Foundation has supported student trips to study abroad. In December 2023, the Foundation awarded CCP a grant of $150,000, distributed by $75,000 per year for two years, bringing their long-term total giving to $675,000.

Paul and Elizabeth Shay: Generosity Focused on Emergency Needs

Paul and Elizabeth Shay gave $10,000 to support basic and emergency needs for students at Community College of Philadelphia. This funding makes an impact on many students, covering such costs as transportation, rent and child care. The College provided more than $347,000 in emergency and basic needs funding in the 2023-2024 academic year.

PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)

Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program enables businesses and individuals to divert most of their PA State income taxes to educational institutions serving K-12 students. Community College of Philadelphia’s Dual Enrollment and Jr. STEM Academy programs are eligible to receive such donations.

CCP has benefited from EITC donations from Comcast NBCUniversal, Globus Medical, Elliot-Lewis and Ardmore Toyota.

If you are interested in giving through the Commonwealth’s EITC program, please find more information at foundation.ccp.edu/eitc.

Independence Blue Cross

For over two decades, Independence Blue Cross has been a steadfast partner of Community College of Philadelphia, demonstrating an enduring commitment to student success. Together with their charitable giving arm, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, their support has surpassed $1.4 million, positively impacting countless students through scholarships and essential program funding.

For the past 14 years, the Independence Blue Cross Foundation’s support has focused on Nursing students and the Office of Collegiate Recovery. Recently, they expanded their impact by introducing scholarships for U.S. military veterans pursuing Nursing degrees. This initiative highlights their dedication to supporting diverse student populations and addressing critical workforce needs. In fiscal year 2023-24 alone, Independence Blue Cross and its Foundation contributed almost $124,000.

As a dedicated sponsor of the College’s signature Black & Gold Gala, Independence Blue Cross continues to champion CCP’s mission of expanding access to education. Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, exemplifies their commitment as a member of the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation Board of Directors and Black & Gold Gala Committee. In recognition of her extraordinary dedication and leadership, she was honored as the Legacy Award recipient at the 2024 Black & Gold Gala.