Ways to Give
Whether you want to inspire an HCC student, honor or remember a loved one or support an academic program, the HCC Foundation is here to help make your giving experience enjoyable and meaningful. You can make a difference in many ways.
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Establish a Scholarship
You can honor or memorialize a loved one with a named-scholarship, or nurture a tradition of philanthropy among your family by creating a scholarship to benefit HCC students.
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Give Stock
Gifts of appreciated stocks may offer substantial tax advantages. The HCC Foundation accepts direct transfers of securities.
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Make an Annual Gift
Your donation can be received via our secure online donation page. (link to Donations (housatonic.edu)
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Consider a Bequest
You can elect to remember HCC with a bequest in your will which may also have estate tax planning benefits. Through a bequest, we can help you build your legacy and achieve your charitable goals. And if you let us know of your intentions, we will include you in our legacy society.
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Make a Corporate Matching
Gift Many employers offer matching gifts that will increase the value and impact of your gift. Contact your human resources department to learn if your company participates.
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Give Through Your Donor Advised Fund
If you have a donor advised fund with a commercial bank, investment firm or community foundation, you can recommend a grant award to the HCC Foundation.
Contact us for more information:
Kristy Jelenik
203.332.5078