29th Annual Foundation Gala
One Unforgettable Evening!
The Hudson County Community College Foundation invites you to our 29th Annual Gala on Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. at HCCC’s Culinary Arts Conference Center. Join us for a truly memorable evening featuring exceptional cuisine and desserts prepared by our talented culinary students and staff.
Invitation link coming soon!
Mission and Impact
The Gala is the Foundation’s largest and most important fundraising event of the year.
For over 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 financial need, food insecurity, and housing insecurity. 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:
- Tuition assistance
- Endowment growth
- Books and technology resources
- Programmatic support
View Photos of Last Year's Gala here!
Join Us
The impact of this year’s Gala will extend far beyond this one evening. Every dollar
raised helps students persist, graduate, and thrive. We look forward to celebrating
with you on December 3.
Go to:
2026 HCCC Foundation Silent Auction
Bidding Closes: December 3, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. EST
Sponsorship Benefits
We invite visionary supporters to join this special giving level. 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 in perpetuity
Recognition:
- Two tickets to the 2026 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 2027 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
Fund one full student scholarship for the academic year.
Does not include Gala admission.
- Table for four at the Gala
- $500 dedicated to the Foundation Art Program
Fund a partial student scholarship for the academic year.
Does not include Gala admission.
- One seat at the 29th Annual Foundation Gala
- Full dinner and dessert experience
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support our students by selecting a sponsorship level, ticket, or advertising opportunity below. Review the benefits for each tier, then add items to your cart to check out securely with PayPal.
Sponsorship & Ticket Options
Journal Advertising Opportunities
Foundation Board Gala Committee Members
Coming soon!
Contact Information
Hudson County Community College26 Journal Square, 14th Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4069
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