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Charitable Donation Tax Incentives: 3 Things to Know
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…
Read MoreWhy Unrestricted Gifts Make the Biggest Difference
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.…
Read MoreInvesting in Students: How Gateway Faculty and Staff Give Back
Each year, significant scholarship support is generously donated by the people who work most closely with CT State Community College Gateway students. Many are faculty and staff labor union members who share a deep commitment to student success and invest through the Gateway Community College Foundation to remove barriers. At the recent Gateway holiday gathering hosted by Campus President Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang, 4Cs SEIU Local 1973 leaders offered to match faculty and staff donations up to $2,000. This matching challenge unlocks even more opportunity for Gateway students and reflects a shared belief that students…
Read MoreGateway Community College Foundation Board News
The Gateway Community College Foundation Board convened for its 2025 Annual Meeting and holiday gathering in early December. The members celebrated results, reconnected on shared values, and committed to growing the Foundation’s beneficial impact on CT State Community College Gateway and its students’ success. The 28th Annual Hall of Fame was celebrated for its success,…
Read MoreHow Legacy Gifts Transform the Lives of CT State Community College Gateway Students
As the year draws to a close, many in our community reflect on the people, values, and experiences that shaped their lives. For some, this season becomes an opportunity to honor those memories in a way that continues to lift others. At the Gateway Community College Foundation, we are privileged to witness how thoughtful giving,…
Read MoreEmpowering Campus leaders- Meet Prapti
Prapti Hosur, an engineering science major and CT State Community College Gateway’s newly elected SGA Vice President, every achievement reflects both her hard work and the support behind her. The Geballe Family Scholarship underwrote her tuition for a full academic year, support that allowed her to step into leadership on campus without the weight of…
Read MoreGivingTuesday: Every Share Makes a Difference
This GivingTuesday, we’re celebrating all the ways our community helps open doors for CT State Community College Gateway students. While donations directly support scholarships, emergency aid, and other essential resources, spreading the message is just as powerful. GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity, and support can happen through giving or by helping us share…
Read MoreGateway Community College Foundation Board Holds Strategic Planning Retreat
On October 14, the Gateway Community College Foundation Board gathered for a strategic planning retreat facilitated by Fio Partners. The session, held on the CT State Community College Gateway campus in Café Vincenzo, provided a welcoming space for reflection, discussion, and collaboration. The retreat focused on revisiting and realigning the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.…
Read MoreYour belief in Gateway students changes everything
As 2025 comes to a close, you’re invited to reflect on the students who persisted, the supporters who believed, and the community that makes success possible. At CT State Community College Gateway, students take the first step toward their degree and build a better future for themselves and their families. Your generosity through the Gateway…
Read MoreGateway Community College Foundation Hosts 28th Annual Hall of Fame Celebration
The Gateway Community College Foundation hosted its 28th Annual Hall of Fame right in the heart of New Haven, at CT State Community College Gateway’s Downtown campus. The Hall of Fame is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser and supports student success. Hall of Fame honors community leaders who have made incredible strides to support Gateway, represent…
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