Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XIV, Issue I Spring 2020 | Page 10

FOUNDATION NEWS T SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION ELEVATES SUPPORT OF PHSC STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES he Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, Inc. recently donated $45,000 to the PHSC Foundation—their largest gift to date. The extraordinary generosity will support students through First Generation in College Scholarships, Hernando County’s Take Stock in Children Program, and faculty/ staff development through sponsorship of PHSC’s All College Day. This year, $10,000 in additional funding will help PHSC to meet the Nursing Scholarship Challenge - making a $20,000 impact for as many as 30 student nurses. As a sponsor of All College Day 2019, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation’s Executive Director, Cindy Helton, Suncoast Credit Union staff attended the 2019 All College Day (L—R): Tamara Kiehl, Desteni Lawhorn, Gulianna Mesropyan, Jon LaBossiere, Chelsey Castellano and Cindy Helton. 8 PHSC spoke to the more than 500 employees in attendance, emphasizing the influence both organizations make for residents of Hernando and Pasco counties. The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has been an influential community partner, providing more than $183,000 for PHSC students and employees since 2001.