Foundation News

 Foundation Restructures for Growth          

In an effort to align itself with opportunities to grow and most successfully serve the Rio Hondo College Community, the Rio Hondo College Foundation has restructured its operation and established a new position, Associate Executive Director.  The restructuring is announced by Richard Casford, president of the Rio Hondo College Foundation, and Ted Martinez, Jr., Ph.D., college superintendent/president.

With the new structure, Dr. Andy Howard, Executive Director, will refocus his efforts on major gifts initiatives, which include the Administration of Justice Memorial Wall, the regional health care initiative, and evolving opportunities to make a major impact in the way Foundation assets are leveraged to help the community.

The Foundation, which is a separate non-profit tax exempt corporation, secures alternative funding through contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and other agencies, is designed to assist the student population by providing scholarships, programs, equipment, and projects the college is not otherwise able to provide with general funds.  Last year alone, the Foundation distributed more than $160,000 in scholarships to deserving students. Money raised by the Foundation provides program support for special projects such as the Regional Health Occupation Center.

The new Associate Executive Director position, which is also independently funded by the Foundation, was inaugurated with the announcement of the appointment of Anne K. Turner by the RHC Foundation Board of Directors at its December meeting. Ms. Turner’s focus will be increasing the Foundation’s donor base, initiating a new Alumni relations program, and developing a new program of mini-grants for special college projects, as well as ongoing management of Foundation events and activities.