Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation announces a gift of $60,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will benefit students through initiatives such as scholarships, the Bobcat Pantries and events.
The pantries, located at five campuses, provide supplemental food and various hygiene products to ensure students who need assistance have their basic needs met. The gift will also provide sponsorship support for several PHSC events, including All College Day, the Foundation’s Performing Arts Center Series and the annual Golf Tournament.
“The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation’s generosity directly supports student success, and investments like these reflect a deep commitment to student well-being and the transformative power of higher education. Their continued generosity helps us ensure that students not only have access to quality education, but also to essential resources that support their well-being and academic persistence,” said Eric Hall, Ed.D., PHSC president.
“The PHSC Foundation is grateful for its continued partnership with Suncoast Credit Union. For nearly 25 years, Suncoast Credit Union has transformed the lives of PHSC students through their generosity and commitment to higher education,” said Lisa Richardson, Ed.D., vice president of advancement, innovation and strategic partnerships.
Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, founded the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to promote the education, health and emotional well-being of children in the community. Each time a Suncoast member uses their debit or credit card, the credit union donates two cents to the Foundation to fund local initiatives. Since its inception in 1990, the Foundation has raised and donated over $45 million.
“Being able to support education, which is the root of our long credit union history, is a privilege as well as our mission. We know that an educated community serves its people in important ways and we are proud to support efforts that turn dreams into degrees and future jobs for willing students,” said Jeff Kunberger, Executive Director of Suncoast Foundations. “Fulfilling basic needs is a question of dignity and this is paramount for student success,” he added.
About PHSC
Pasco-Hernando State College combines high-tech educational facilities and state-of-the-art programs with a focus on teaching for student success. Students can expect personalized attention, small class sizes, highly credentialed faculty, and tuition and fees that are among the most affordable in the State of Florida.
PHSC’s Associate in Arts (AA) degree program provides a solid foundation in the arts and sciences. Successful completion of PHSC’s AA degree guarantees seamless transfer to one of Florida’s public universities or state colleges at the junior level.
PHSC provides training for more than 90 career program options and offers Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, College Credit Certificate, Career Certificate, Applied Technology Diploma and Apprenticeships.
At PHSC, we offer educational opportunities for students of all ages and abilities. The college’s “Open Door” policy welcomes all high school graduates and GED recipients. Additionally, there are seven convenient locations in Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey, Spring Hill and Wesley Chapel.
About Suncoast Credit Union
Suncoast Credit Union is the largest credit union in the state of Florida, the 8th largest in the United States based on membership, and the 10th largest in the United States based on its $18.5 billion in assets. Chartered in 1934 as Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union currently operates 78 full-service branches and serves more than 1.2 million members across Florida. As a community credit union, anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in Suncoast Credit Union’s service area is eligible for membership. In 2021, Suncoast Credit Union’s field of membership was expanded to include public K-12 teachers, college educators, and educational support staff from all of Florida’s 67 counties. Suncoast is passionate about community support. Since its founding in 1990, the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has raised and donated more than $45 million to organizations and initiatives that support the health, education, and emotional well-being of children in the communities that the credit union serves. For more information, visit suncoast.com or follow us on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.