Posts by Haley Guerrero

Natalie is a Guided Pathways Advisor and adjunct professor at CT State Gateway, where she supports students as they navigate their academic and career pathways. In her role, she sees firsthand the challenges students face especially when financial threaten to interrupt their progress. That perspective is what shapes her commitment as a monthly donor. Natalie…

For many community college students, getting accepted is only the beginning. Balancing work, family responsibilities, finances, and academics can make staying in school the hardest part of the journey. At CT State Gateway, the Family Economic Security Program (FESP) was created to help students overcome those barriers and reach graduation day. This year, Gateway celebrated…

What began as a classroom collaboration has grown into a student-led initiative supporting both professional development and student scholarships at CT State Gateway. This spring semester, students from the Culinary Club and the Graphic Design Capstone class released The Sweet-quel, the second edition in a collaborative cookbook series featuring student-created recipes and original graphic design…

The Gateway Community College Foundation Board of Directors has formally adopted updated Mission, Vision, and Values statements, now reflected on our website. This work represents a thoughtful review of who we are, whom we serve, and how we move forward. While our commitment to students remains unchanged, these statements provide renewed clarity and direction as…

This semester, the Gateway Community College Foundation was honored to receive generous gifts from Beverly Hodgson and John Leventhal, supporting students in need through the Emergency Scholarships and the Last Mile Scholarship. Emergency Scholarships provided support to students facing unexpected tuition or critical costs, helping six students continue their education without interruption. Meanwhile, the Last…

Michael J. Landino Memorial Automotive FundEducation has always held a special place in Rita Landino’s life. As a first-generation college student and the daughter of immigrants, she understood early on how transformative access to education could be. That belief carried her from her hometown of Hamden to earning a Ph.D. from UConn, and later into…

Members of the Gateway Community College Foundation Board joined Connecticut legislators at CT State Community College Gateway for a legislative breakfast focused on student success and the role of community colleges in strengthening communities across the state. The board’s presence reflected a commitment to advocacy where it matters most. By engaging directly with policymakers, board…

Giving with purpose  Supporting students creates a lasting impact. At the same time, thoughtful charitable giving can provide meaningful tax advantages.  You can maximize both impact and benefits.   While every situation is unique, there are three common ways charitable giving can intersect with taxes.  1. Certain donations may be tax-deductible  When you give to a qualified nonprofit, your contribution may…

When you give to the Gateway Community College Foundation, you want your gift to make the most impact. One of the best ways to do that is by making an unrestricted gift. This means you trust the Foundation to use your donation where it’s needed most, instead of limiting it to one program or project.…