UCC Foundation

Highlights from the @UCCFoundation Close the Gap event, which raised more than $65,000 for students in Operation Graduation 💰🎓

Thank you for your continued support! We appreciate it.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the 10th Annual Close the Gap Cocktail Reception raised over $65,000! Be sure to check out photos from last night's event here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCmF4U bit.ly/44zyiSr . . @ucnj_owls

Thank you to all the donors for donating tonight! 🫶

Our student speaker, Shemar, explaining why Close the Gap is so important.

Dr. McMenamin accepting her award and thanking our supporters.🎉

Big congrats to Dr. McMenamin for receiving the Beacon of Light Award.

Congrats, Deborah!

Co-chairs of the Close the Gap committee, Sandra & Susan, presenting their fellow co-chair, Deborah, with the Distinguished Volunteer of the Year Award!

The Foundation team is ready for business for the 10th Annual Close the Gap.

Ready to kick off the 10th Annual Close the Gap—a fundraising event to support @ucnj_owls students and help bridge the gap in access, equity, and opportunity. . Every dollar makes a difference. Let’s build brighter futures, together.

Join the Foundation’s YPC and be part of a dynamic group of emerging changemakers who are passionate about giving back, building community, and making an impact. Hear from @ucnj_owls alumni, Carlos & Nicole, about why they joined—and why you should too! bit.ly/4kApJve

We’re launching a bold new initiative at @ucnj_owls to tackle the #1 barrier to graduation: math. We are proud to introduce the Math Momentum campaign, a new effort designed to help students complete a required math course in their 1st semester. bit.ly/408LWcC

We’re deeply grateful to Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC for their generous donation to our Close the Gap event on 7/15! Here’s to building a future where every student at @ucnj_owls has a chance to thrive. Interested in supporting? Visit: bit.ly/4nzQXop

Today, we honor the spirit of freedom, unity, and the continued work toward a better tomorrow. Wishing you a safe and meaningful Fourth of July. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to these 5 students who were selected to attend and participate in the Susan N. Wilson New Leadership New Jersey Summer Institute, held at @RutgersU 👏 The five leaders include: 🦉Pamela Bazan 🦉Jenna Medina 🦉Rachel Sweet 🦉Nehomie Vilbrun 🦉Libni Vizcaino

This is awesome - glad that the @UCCFoundation was able to help provide some funding for this through the Women 100 Project

We are thrilled to welcome three outstanding leaders to our Board of Trustees, each bringing a strong passion for education, equity, and community advancement: Ryan McDevitt, Phyllis Mirabella, Amit Patel. Please join us in welcoming them! @ucnj_owls bit.ly/4ev2Ho5

As we wrap up another incredible fiscal year at the Union County College Foundation, we are filled with gratitude! Thanks to our generous donor family, we’ve made a lasting impact on the lives of @ucnj_owls students. bit.ly/4eyEwW2

Access to education should never depend on zip code or circumstance. That’s why @NorthfieldBank is proud to support Close the Gap, a powerful initiative focused on leveling the playing field for @ucnj_owls students striving toward a college degree. bit.ly/44yeqyO