The Allan Hancock College Foundation has received a $125,000 donation from PepsiCo, Inc., to support the Hancock Promise campaign. The Hancock Promise covers the first year of tuition and fees at the college for local high school graduates.
“Community support of the Hancock Promise is as important as ever,” said Kevin G. Walthers, Hancock superintendent/president. “As things get back to normal, supporting our students through the Promise is an important tool we have for changing the odds with our students and our community. So, I’m thankful for the partnership with Pepsi in this work.”
The PepsiCo donation brings the total raised for the Promise fund to more than $5.5 million. The foundation is raising $10 million for a permanent endowment for the Promise with the goal of being able to fund the program in perpetuity.
“Part of PepsiCo’s mission is to create meaningful opportunities to work, gain new skills, and build successful careers,” said Sherry Luiz, PepsiCo key account manager. “Hancock is a good partner, and supporting the Hancock Promise helps us do just that by investing in the next generation as they explore possible career paths and chase their dreams.”
To learn more and contribute to the Hancock Promise fund, visit www.ahcfoundation.org or call 805-925-2004.