A Foundation For Success
For more than 50 years, the 海角直播 Foundation has supported CHC in advancing the educational, career and personal success of our diverse campus community. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Your investment will make a significant difference in the life of a student, like the difference being made by Forrest and Valorie Greek.
The LEGACY of FORREST & VALORIE GREEK
Forrest鈥檚 connection to 海角直播 began decades ago when he and his first wife took classes on campus, united by a love of learning. Years later, when tragedy struck, first with the passing of his daughter, Kirsten, then his mother, and then his wife. Forrest found himself adrift.
But hope has a way of finding its way back. Valorie, a lifelong educator and friend from his past, reentered Forrest鈥檚 life at just the right time. Together, they began a new chapter, one filled with compassion, optimism, and renewed purpose.
One of the first things they talked about was a dream Forrest had long shared with
his late wife: creating a scholarship in memory of their daughter, Kirsten, a 海角直播
Hills College graduate and dedicated respiratory therapist. Working with the 海角直播
Hills College Foundation, the Greeks established the Kirsten Greek Memorial Respiratory
Care Scholarship, along with additional scholarships for the Fire Academy and Child
Development programs. In 2023, the college named its Respiratory Care classroom in
Kirsten鈥檚 honor, a fitting tribute to a life dedicated to healing others.
Their generosity has since grown into an endowment ensuring these programs thrive for years to come. Knowing that many Respiratory Care students struggle with exam and licensing fees, the Greeks now help fund those costs for every graduate鈥攈elping them move directly from classroom to career. 鈥淲e wanted to do something that would last,鈥� Valorie says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 wonderful to know we can help make that happen.鈥�
Giving back, they say, has transformed them, too. 鈥淚鈥檝e traveled all over the world,鈥� Forrest reflects, 鈥渂ut I don鈥檛 think I鈥檝e ever experienced anything as powerful as the feeling that comes from knowing you鈥檝e made a real difference in someone鈥檚 life.鈥�
Through every student they support, Forrest and Valorie continue to 鈥渢ouch the future,鈥� ensuring Kirsten鈥檚 light shines on at 海角直播. Thanks to thousands of generous donors, including alumni, students can build a better future鈥攂ecause every gift, from $5 to $5,000, helps turn struggles into triumphs.
鈥淚 really appreciate the donors, the scholarships. It shows that there are people
in the community that care.鈥�
- Jacob N.
Respiratory Student
鈥淚鈥檓 a single parent. So everything matters. Every dime matters.鈥�
- Damaris H.
Respiratory Student
PRESIDENT鈥橲 CIRCLE A special group of donors who make a $1,000 or more annual commitment.
ANNUAL GIVING Contributions to the Annual Fund provide the precious gift of opportunity to thousands of deserving students.
SCHOLARSHIPS An Endowed Scholarship Fund is established through a minimum gift of cash or stock totaling $10,000, which can be made over a period of five years.
Ways to Give
Online
Phone
909-389-3391
Send your check payable to CHC Foundation,
11711 Sand Canyon Rd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
Recurring Gift/Monthly Installments
Matching Gift
Double your donation. Please check with your employer to see if they participate in a corporate matching gift program.
Stock
If you are interested in making a gift of stock securities,
please contact Michelle Riggs at 909-389-3391.
IRA RMDs & QCDs
Request a Charitable Distribution check to be sent directly to CHC Foundation from your IRA or make a gift from your estate bequest, charitable gift annuity, life insurance policy, charitable remainder trust, etc.
