Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) and the QCC Foundation (QCCF) are in the leadership phase of the Together We Thrive multi-year fundraising campaign – a bold, comprehensive initiative designed to meet the evolving needs of QCC students and the campus and strengthen the College’s role as Central Massachusetts’ gateway to educational and economic opportunity.
As we embark on this transformative chapter, The Together We Thrive campaign will support strategic investments in infrastructure, student services, and workforce development. With a focus on removing barriers and expanding access, Together We Thrive aims to raise $7.3 million to complement public funding and catalyze innovation across five key priorities:
QCC Center Renovation - ($3.3M)
A complete transformation of the 1965 Athletic Center into a modern, multi-purpose facility supporting Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Hospitality, and accessible flexible learning spaces.
Hebert Auditorium & Community Center for Performing Arts - ($2M)
Infrastructure upgrades to preserve this vital resource for Liberal Arts education and community engagement.
The QCC Annual Fund - ($1M)
Responsive support for emergency student needs, food security, tutoring, career advising, faculty development, and campus improvements.
Dental Clinic Modernization - ($500K)
Upgrading 30-year-old equipment and facilities to ensure safe, high-quality training and free dental care for low-income residents.
Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship - ($500K)
A new partnership offering mentorship, hands-on training, and business consulting to empower students to become job creators.
To support this ambitious campaign, the QCC Foundation Board is welcoming five new members, expanding the team's capacity to advance fundraising efforts and community engagement. Stay tuned to the Wyvern Guardian for upcoming information on these exciting new members!
CEO of Girls, Inc. and alumna Tiffany Lillie added her voice to the campaign.
"QCC was a launchpad; it gave me confidence, skills, and support to pursue a career in service and leadership. The faculty and staff believed in me before I believed in myself,” she said.
QCC employees who witness the transformative power of education every day and can help remove barriers for students by donating to the QCC Foundation through an easy direct deposit process. You can sign up today with the QCC Foundation Payroll Direct Deposit Donation Form on the intranet.
For more information about supporting the campaign or discussing fundraising opportunities, contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 508.769.8296 or giving@QCC.mass.edu. You can also visit QCC.edu/thrive to learn more about Together We Thrive.