The Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation, Inc.
Fundraising and Outreach Efforts:
As part of its fundraising and outreach efforts, the ACCC Foundation sponsors special events throughout the year to which the public is invited. Some activities sponsored by the Foundation include:
Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala
This black-tie event held each spring in Atlantic City draws an average attendance of 1,000 including area businessmen and women, community leaders, local dignitaries, casino executives and those who simply like to be where the action is. The mission of the Gala? To raise scholarship dollars for students of the Academy of Culinary Arts located on ACCC’s Mays Landing Campus.
Sponsorship opportunities for the Gala exist for companies aiming to promote their products and services to an influential, in-tune audience. Sponsors play an integral part of this high-profile, black-tie event gaining networking opportunities with prospective clients while giving back to the community. Sponsors experience an evening of memorable dining and community service by giving the gift of a college education to students in financial need. Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call the Restaurant Gala office at (609) 463-4672.
The Cape May County Championship Golf Tournament
Hosted by Cape May National Golf Club, the Cape May County Championship Golf Tournament has raised more than $60,000 in the last three years for scholarships for Cape May County students of Atlantic Cape Community College. The 2007 Tournament raised more than $23,000 for student aid at ACCC and drew more than 60 players. For more information, call the ACCC Foundation office at (609) 463-4672.
Pearls and the City
Join us and Iridesse Pearls of Atlantic City for "The Perfect Pearl" a unique demonstration and shopping experience.
15% of all purchases will be donated to ACCC's Health Professions Institute Tuition Assistance Fund.
Mission Statement of the Foundation:
To provide funding and support to Atlantic Cape Community College, its students and educational endeavors, through special event fundraising and community philanthropy.
History of the Foundation:
Founded in 1978 as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation is dedicated to serving the mission of ACCC by providing financial support to the college and its students. Foundation funds provide college scholarships to students with financial need, capital for campus improvements, and cultural and educational community outreach programs. In its history, the Foundation has raised well over $1 million for college scholarships, academic programs and enhancing the campus environment.
Comprised of prominent area business and civic leaders who volunteer their time and resources serving as the Foundation's Board of Trustees, the Foundation awarded more than $220,000 in scholarships in 2008 alone. One of the goals of the Foundation Board is to establish contacts with and solicit contributions from major corporations, private foundations, local businesses, members of the community and ACCC graduates.
Foundation Board of Trustees
- Charles E. Pessagno, President
- Diane T. McKoy, Vice President
- Nicholas Cashan III, Vice President
- Kenneth J. Calemmo, Jr., Vice President
- Dennis L. Stacy, CFP, Treasurer
- Stephen R. Nehmad, Esq., Secretary
- Brian Lefke, Trustee Liaison
- Donald J. Parker, Trustee Liaison
- Eric Reynolds, Trustee Liaison
- Nirmala Basavanand, M.D.
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Edward Batten, CEC
- Karen Brundage-Johnson
- Matthew Buesing
- Vicki T. Clark
- Justine A. Coyle
- Diane Donio
- Jay M. Ford
- Mark Hall
- Gregory M. Matuson
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Kimberly McCarron
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Nicholas Menas, Esq.
- Matthew D. Moeller
- Dr. Albert A. Monillas
- Will Morey
- Robert E. Mullock
- Roman P. Osadchuk
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Hallie Reese
- Timothy Rundall
- Jennifer P. Young
- Honorary Members
- James Cooper, Esq., pres. emeritus
- Yvonne Bonitto-Doggett
- Ruth G. Tunnell
- Ex-Officio
- Dr. Peter Mora, ACCC president
- Dr. Patricia A. Gentile, exec. director
- Kathleen J. Corbalis, assoc. director
ACCC salutes its sustaining sponsors
Foundation is Now A Partner Agency
for Public Employees Charitable Campaign
In 2006 the ACCC Foundation was approved by the United Way of Atlantic County as a partner agency for the Public Employees Charitable Campaign. This allows employees who participate in this once-a-year campaign through their employer, the opportunity to designate that their donation go to support the ACCC Foundation and its mission.
Making a Planned Gift to the ACCC Foundation
If you are thinking of updating your will or changing your estate plan, please consider including a planned gift to the ACCC Foundation.
It’s easy to designate a charitable bequest in your will. By doing so, you’ll provide a lasting legacy beyond your lifetime by ensuring educational excellence at ACCC for generations to come.
What is a charitable bequest?
A charitable bequest is a gift made through a will and is an ideal way to give without affecting your current cash flow. Charitable bequests are revocable, flexible, and can provide estate tax advantages. Bequests are often used to create a named fund in honor of an individual or a family.
Some individuals use a bequest to set up an endowment which continues their annual giving after their death. For example, a donor making annual gifts of $500 could continue that flow of support with a $10,000 bequest to the ACCC Foundation.
The ACCC Foundation offers sample bequest language for you to supply to your estate planning attorney.
If you would like to learn more, please fill out the form or contact Kathy Corbalis, Associate Director of the ACCC Foundation, (609) 343-4907 or corbalis@atlantic.edu. There is no obligation and all information will be kept confidential.
Planning a Wedding? Put ACCC on the Registry
Getting ready to tie the knot? Have all the kitchen gadgets and dishware you can use? Why not consider joining a growing number of couples who designate charitable organizations as part of their wedding gift registry. You can choose to make a gift to the ACCC Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization by selecting it on one of these two online wedding registries that focus on charities, the I Do Foundation, www.idofoundation.org, and Justgive.org.Other Ways to Give to the ACCC Foundation
There are many ways to give to the ACCC Foundation including the Annual Fund, Leaves for Learning, and Endowment Scholarships. For more information on these giving opportunities, please contact the ACCC Foundation office at (609) 463-4501. To make a gift or for more information, e-mail pgentile@atlantic.edu or call (609) 463-4507.