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Give to the PCC Foundation
A tax-deductible donation to the Pasadena City College Foundation does more than just
give a monetary gift – you invest in our ongoing student success.
Where Your Support Goes
From scholarships covering a wide range of studies and interests to funds to support initiatives such as career & technical education, the arts, and athletics, see how your donations can help!
Scholarships
Each year, we award scholarships to deserving PCC Students. These scholarships help students pay for a high-quality education – everything from tuition and fees, to books and supplies
News & Updates
PCC Foundation Welcomes Frank Cardenas to the Staff!
Following the retirement of previous Executive Director Bobbi Abram, the Foundation
is thrilled to welcome Interim Executive Director Frank Cardenas to the staff.
Frank Cárdenas began is his legal career in the Los Angeles office of O’Melveny &
Myers. His solo practice focuses on business, administrative, and public law. His
long record of government service has included membership on the boards of the Community
Redevelopment Agency and the Public Works in the City of Los Angeles. He also served
as Chief of Staff and Executive Officer for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (MTA). He was retained by the City of Los Angeles to manage both the 2002
and 2021 City Council redistricting processes as executive director.
He recently completed a term on the California Fair Political Practices Commission
as an appointee of Attorney General Xavier Becerra and currently sits on the California
Strategic Growth Council as an appointee of the Speaker of the Assembly. Frank also
serves as a Lecturer in the School of Business and Economics, California State University,
Los Angeles. His community service includes positions on the boards of the Single-Room
Occupancy Corporation, the California League of Conservation Voters, Big Sisters of
Los Angeles, and, most recently, as board chair of the South Pasadena-San Marino YMCA.
SAVE THE DATES!
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, and the PCC Foundation would love to connect with you on making a donation. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram feeds, or contact Liliane Ribeiro (lribeiro1@pasadena.edu) to learn more about the upcoming day of giving.
This year's Scholarship Ceremony and Reception will be on Friday, December 13th from 6pm-8pm at Beckman Auditorium on the Cal-Tech campus. And this year's ceremony will start with a Big Bang!