Community donations support RCC student scholarships
Grants Pass, OR – March 21, 2022 – After being on hold for more than two years, the American Association of Women in Community College-Rogue Community College Chapter (AAWCC-RCC) is excited to announce the $1 Clothing Sale is back!
The whole community is invited to shop and support the RCC Foundation student scholarship fundraising event, hosted by AAWCC-RCC. The fundraiser will be held April 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rogue Community College Redwood Campus (RWC) Student Center, 3345 Redwood Highway in Grants Pass.
Celebrating the spirit of Earth Day, buyers may purchase clean and gently worn clothing and accessories for men, women and children of all ages that were donated by members of the community.
Clean clothing and accessory donations are also sought and are tax-deductible through the RCC Foundation. Items may be dropped off during business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following locations: Redwood Campus: Pam Green, TRiO-SSS office, L Building, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass; Riverside Campus: Anna Holst, TRiO-SSS office, Student Success Center, 227 E. 9th St., Medford; Table Rock Campus: Carmen Mons, Dental Assisting office, C building, Room 161, 7800 Pacific Ave., White City.
Volunteers to help with the event are also welcome. The association seeks assistance from college students, employees, and community members. Help is needed to set up the sale items on April 19, and on April 20, the day of the sale, to upkeep the donation tables and pack up leftovers for donation to the Gospel Rescue Mission. Contact Pam Green for more information at: PGreen@roguecc.edu or 541-956-7347.
AAWCC-RCC has increased contributions to student scholarships and programs annually since 2006 and offer their full appreciation for the support received from the community.
To make a financial contribution to AAWCC-RCC’s scholarship funds, visit www.roguecc.edu/Foundation then click Donate Online. While completing the form, please type “AAWCC-RCC” in the box for designated contributions. To learn more about AAWCC-RCC, visit www.roguecc.edu/AAWCC or contact AAWCCRCCBoard@roguecc.edu or 541-956-7411.
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ABOUT AAWCC-RCC
The American Association of Women in Community College-Rogue Community College Chapter (AAWCC-RCC) is designed to encourage professional development for women in community colleges; support women in leadership roles; develop communication among women in community colleges; promote and offer local and state workshops; and disseminate information on courses, programs and services for professional women. Our mission is to challenge, champion and celebrate each other while we volunteer to raise money for student scholarships and programs.
AAWCC-RCC (www.roguecc.edu/AAWCC) is a chapter of the state organization, AAWCC-Oregon (www.aawccoregon.org), who is part of the National organization (www.aawccnatl.org).
ABOUT RCC
Established in 1970, Rogue Community College serves residents in Jackson and Josephine counties at campuses and learning centers in Grants Pass, Medford, White City and the Illinois Valley.
A public two-year community college, RCC offers multiple transfer degrees; more than 80 career and technical education degrees or certificates; and a variety of workforce and short-term training, academic skills, and continuing and community education classes; plus services to the business community.
One of 17 community colleges in Oregon, RCC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. RCC also is approved by the Veterans Administration as a veterans training institution.
AAWCC-RCC MEDIA CONTACT
Pamela Green
Past President – AAWCC-RCC
e: PGreen@roguecc.edu | p: 541-956-7347
https://pgreen-rcc.youcanbook.me
RCC MEDIA CONTACT
Julie Raefield, M.A.
Community and Government Relations Coordinator, Public Information Officer
Rogue Community College
e: JRaefield@roguecc.edu | p: 541-956-7319