28th Annual Foundation Gala

Fifty Years Strong. One Unforgettable Evening. Fifty and Forward!

The Hudson County Community College Foundation invites you to our 28th Annual Gala on Thursday, December 4 at 6 p.m. at HCCC’s Culinary Arts Center.

This year’s Gala takes on added significance as part of Hudson County Community College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration: Fifty and Forward! Join us for a truly memorable evening featuring the exceptional cuisine and desserts prepared by our talented culinary students and staff.

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Mission and Impact

The Gala is the Foundation’s largest and most important fundraising event of the year. For five decades, HCCC has opened the doors of higher education to Hudson County residents.

Today, more than two-thirds of our students face challenges such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, and even homelessness. Many are first-generation students striving to change the trajectory of their families.

The Foundation is laser-focused on removing these barriers to success through:

  • Scholarship support
  • Endowment growth
  • Books and technology resources
  • Programmatic support

Join Us
The impact of this year’s Gala will extend far beyond one evening. Every dollar raised helps students persist, graduate, and thrive.

We look forward to celebrating 50 years of achievement with you on December 4—and building the path Fifty and Forward.

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Sponsorship Benefits

All endowment gifts are fully tax-deductible.

In honor of Hudson County Community College’s 50th Anniversary, we invite visionary supporters to join a new giving level created exclusively for this milestone year.

With a contribution of $25,000, members of the Endowment Circle help establish a permanent, income-generating fund that will benefit HCCC students for generations to come.

This leadership gift ensures your impact continues well beyond a single evening, providing scholarships, programs, and opportunities into the College’s next 50 years.

Recognition:

  • Two tickets to the 2025 Gala
  • Lifetime recognition as founding stewards of HCCC’s future
  • Invitations to future gatherings honoring Endowment Circle members

Includes all Ambassador of the Arts benefits, plus:

  • Full-page advertisement with company logo in our Gala ad journal
  • Two on-stage tickets to the 2026 Commencement ceremony
  • Personalized thank-you video from a Foundation scholarship recipient
  • $1,000 dedicated to the Foundation Art Program

Includes all Community Sponsor benefits, plus:

  • Private guided tour of the Foundation Art Collection
  • Early access to HCCC Gallery openings
  • $750 dedicated to the Foundation Art Program

The HCCC Foundation Art Collection includes paintings, sculptures, photography, drawings, limited-edition prints, and more, revealing aspects of America’s and New Jersey’s cultural heritage from the Hudson River School to today.

  • Table for eight at the Gala
  • Virtual ad displayed during the Gala
  • $500 dedicated to the Foundation Art Program
  • Table for four at the Gala
  • $500 dedicated to the Foundation Art Program

Sponsorship Opportunities

All payments are due on or before Monday, December 1, 2025.

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Advertising List

Print advertisements are due by November 10, 2025.
Digital advertisements are due by November 28, 2025.
Please submit to foundationFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE (with Subject line: HCCC Gala 2025) the following:

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Other Payment Information

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You can pay and give directly through our online giving portal.
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Check

Please make your check payable to the HCCC Foundation.
Mail your check to 162-168 Sip Ave, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306.

Unable to attend?

I cannot participate, but would like to make a donation.

All payment methods can be found at:
https://www.hccc.edu/community/foundation/

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HCCC Foundation 50th Anniversary Raffle!

Get your Golden Ticket!
Winning tickets will be drawn September 2026 at the NEW Center for Student Success!

  • Tickets are $100 each.
  • Cash Prize (Maximum prize of $50,000)
  • Only 1,000 tickets available 50/50
  • You do not need to be present at the Gala to win the raffle.

All proceeds will support Hudson County Community College Foundation Scholarships/Endowments.

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After clicking on "Submit & Go to Payment", your form will be officially recorded into our system. You will then be taken to a new screen to purchase your raffle tickets.
 

Foundation Board Gala Committee Members

James Egan
Ceallaigh Lorenz-Talleyrand
Michelle Richardson
Mark Rodrick
Ronnie Sevilla
Seema Shah



Contact Information

Hudson County Community College
26 Journal Square, 14th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4069

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