The Opportunity Can’t Wait Campaign has already raised over $14.4 million to support scholarships, athletics facilities, and the new Center for Vocational & Transitional Studies. In addition, the Washington State Legislature approved $45.2 million for the new center—construction is now underway.

The LCC Family—faculty, staff, and retirees—plays a key role in carrying the campaign across the finish line. Every gift matters, whether through payroll deduction, estate planning, or giving in honor/memory of a colleague.

Campaign activities include Wear Your Support Wednesdays, trivia, prize patrols, and more fun events leading up to the campaign’s close on October 17. A friendly challenge is also underway: current employees vs. retirees in a participation competition, with a celebratory event for the winning group.

Bar chart representation of the giving competition between employees and faculty at Lower Columbia College, showing that retirees have raised 23% and employees have raised 32% of the total contributions.