ROCK HILL—The York Technical College Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary on Tuesday night at the Baxter Hood Center. The celebration included exhibits of Foundation projects as well as a presentation of its history and a recognition of its partners. More than 260 supporters, Foundation board members and guests were in attendance.

Over the past 25 years, the York Technical College Foundation has raised more than $25 million in cash as well as donations of goods and services from industry partners and other friends of the college. The result has been world-class facilities for the college and scholarships for hundreds of its students through the more than 50 endowed scholarships it supports. Building projects supported by the Foundation have included the Child Development Center, the Anne Springs Close Library, the Baxter Hood Center, the Institute for Manufacturing Productivity and, most recently, the college's new Science & Technology Building. The Foundation has also been vital to the development of the new Chester Center, now under construction.

"The York Technical College Foundation has been vital to the success of the college and its students," said York Tech President Dr. Greg Rutherford. "Its efforts over the past 25 years have made college affordable for hundreds of our students through scholarships, but beyond that, the Foundation has improved the learning experience of all our students."

The York Technical College Foundation, incorporated in 1983, is a not-for-profit organization that is fiscally and organizationally separate from the college. It's purpose is to receive private gifts, bequests, and donations, and to wisely manage those resources in support of the mission of the college. The Foundation's board currently has 28 members, community leaders from the college's service area.

For more information about the Foundation, contact Vice President for Development Dr. Ed Duffy at (803) 327-8012 or duffy@yorktech.com.

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