Investing in Dreams
Your gift today is an investment in the future of San Mateo County.
$39 Million
in assets to serve District students
$7 Million
in scholarships given to students across the District
$2.3 Million
invested in students, distributed in 2024–2025
Programs you care about
Whether it's keeping college affordable or ensuring our moxt vulnerable students get the help they need, we're working on the programs you care about. Partner with us to make a difference in your community.
Emergency Assistance
Give just-in-time help in the form of food, rent, child care, or transportation expenses for students struggling to meet their basic needs.
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Our colleges' programs support learning communities, athletics, career and technical education, and student success initiatives.
News & Impact Stories
Honoring a Trailblazer at Cañada College
Joan spent nearly 40 years at Cañada guiding learners with compassion and purpose—and now her legacy is opening doors for the next generation through her scholarship.
Investing in Possibility: One Educator's Legacy of Giving
Cathleen “Cathy” Kennedy, PhD, has dedicated her career to transforming access into opportunity. She wired classrooms and launched CSM’s first online courses, demonstrating how education drives possibility, with her endowed scholarship maintaining that momentum.
Coming Together to Support Students Through SparkPoint
Students strive for better futures, but basic‑needs challenges hinder their education. Our SparkPoint™ Centers, supported by generous donors such as Monterra Credit Union, make a significant difference.