Donor Night Celebration

Image of scholarship receipients Dana Young, Cathy Yasuda and Debbie Blackaby

TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION CAPS SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH DONOR NIGHT CELEBRATION

TVCC Foundation awarded over 200 scholarships worth more than $400,000 in 2025-26

ONTARIO, Ore. (April 24, 2026) — The Treasure Valley Community College Foundation recognized students receiving scholarships, the generosity of the donors that helped support education, and a successful 2025-26 academic year at its annual Donor Night event, held last night.

The TVCC Foundation proudly dispersed more than $400,000 across more than 200 scholarships to over a hundred individual students in attendance at last night’s event. The night also celebrated the Secretary of the Foundation Board, Debbie Blackaby, with the Outstanding Volunteer award, honoring her dedication to the Foundation and all of Treasure Valley Community College.

During the 2025-26 academic year, the TVCC Foundation has assisted with the following:

  • Total scholarships: 229
  • Awarded scholarship funds: $477,632
  • Active grants: 35
  • Total Foundation assets: $14.4 million

“Scholarships truly make a difference in the lives of the students we serve, and we are so grateful to all the friends and supporters who make it possible,” said TVCC Foundation Executive Director Cathy Yasuda. “Contributions like these enable us to award more scholarships, expand programs, and create new opportunities for our students. Thank you for making an investment in our community and in our future.”

The TVCC Foundation helped raise funds for the soon-to-be-completed Evelyn S. Dame Nursing and Allied Health Professions Center, which is 85% complete and scheduled to open this summer. Through its major gifts campaign, the Foundation assisted the College in raising $13.8 million for the state-of-the-art complex, including a $1 million contribution from Kelly and Evelyn Dame.

For more information about Treasure Valley Community College Foundation, visit tvcc.cc/foundation.

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ABOUT TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Treasure Valley Community College provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that empowers students and strengthens communities across rural Eastern Oregon, Southwest Idaho, and beyond. Since 1962, we have provided a supportive, personalized learning environment where students can reach their goals while contributing to the region’s economic development. We connect students with direct career pathways, offer opportunities to build in-demand skills, and partner with local employers to align education with real-world workforce needs. Everything we do is guided by the belief that education should be within reach for everyone—and that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.

ABOUT THE TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
The TVCC Foundation was established in 1962 to provide opportunities for students to pursue their educational goals, and to strengthen and expand the academic programs and services offered by Treasure Valley Community College. The Foundation is a private, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. We are managed by a volunteer Board of Directors which represents area businesses, alumni and friends of the college throughout the Western Treasure Valley.  

CONTACT
Public Information Officer Justin Emerson
jemerson@tvcc.cc | 541-881-5582