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The QCC Foundation proudly supports Quinsigamond Community College as a vital gateway to higher education and career advancement in Central Massachusetts. Through strategic initiatives, the Foundation strengthens the College and empowers its students by supporting capital projects, campus improvements, scholarships, student services, fundraising efforts, grant opportunities, industry and community partnerships, and investments in academic programs and equipment.

About the Foundation

Our mission at the Quinsigamond Community College is to raise the funds and provide the resources to support the college’s mission to be the gateway to advance educational and economic opportunities in Central MA, make impactful community connections, and create and expand on initiatives to ensure students have a successful academic experience.

Who We Are

The QCC Foundation is an organization of dedicated and interested community leaders, including businessmen and women, educators, medical professionals, and community activists in Central Massachusetts. Meet the board of directors who run the foundation.

What We Do

The QCC Foundation supports the College’s mission by:

  • Raising private sector funds.
  • Advocating for the role of the College in the community.
  • Offering insights and expertise from a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds.
  • Sharing useful community connections.
  • Providing financial resources for strategic projects led by faculty, staff, and/or students.

How We Work

Established in 1985, the Foundation fulfills its mission by soliciting, receiving, and managing donations in support of scholarships, programs, services, and initiatives sponsored or supported by the College.

Dr. Pedraja, President of QCC and donors hold up a large check

Help Be the Change

Join us in advancing educational opportunities and making a lasting impact in our community. Your support can make a real difference—consider donating to the QCC Foundation today.

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Community Partnerships

At QCC, community partnerships are key to driving success—both on campus and throughout the region. Explore our latest partnership highlights and see how these collaborations are opening doors to meaningful opportunities.

Interested in partnering with QCC? Contact the QCC Foundation; qccfoundation@qcc.mass.edu.

(From left) Coordinator of PTK Lizette Reid, student Karma Perez, President of the Alumni Association Suzanne Graham Anderson, President of the QCC Foundation Jorgo Gushi, QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja, QCC Foundation Board Member Jared Madison, Esq.,  QCC Foundation Clerk/Secretary Diane Giampa and QCC Foundation Board Member Linda Cammuso

Nourishing Community: QCC Foundation's Cafeteria Contribution Commemorated

05.03.2025

QCC is honored to announce the installation of a commemorative plaque in the recently refurbished student cafeteria in the Administration Building, honoring the generous contribution from the QCC F

New QCC Foundation President Jorgo Gushi

QCC Foundation Elects Alum as New President

10.04.2024

The Quinsigamond Community College Foundation has elected its new president, Jorgo Gushi, QCC alum and technical account manager at MathWorks, a global company specializing in tech

Dr. Linda Maykel Appointed Chair of QCC Board of Trustees

09.14.2023

WORCESTER, MA— September 14, 2023 — Dr. Linda Maykel has been appointed chair of Quinsigamond Community College’s Board of Trustees by Governor Maura Healey as of July 2023.

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Manufacturing students and professors hold up a giant check in the advanced manufacturing lab

Help Make Aspirations a Reality

Many scholarships awarded through the QCC Foundation are made possible by the generosity of donors, alumni, and friends of the College. Learn more about how the Foundation’s scholarship program is helping students achieve their academic goals.

QCC Foundation Scholarship

QCC Foundation Strategic Plan

In the Summer of 2022 the Quinsigamond Community College Foundation embarked upon a strategic planning initiative for the Foundation to discuss, update and agree upon the Foundation’s mission and vision, strategy, and action plan for the period 2024-2026.

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