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(Ringos, NJ)— RVCC Foundation Raised over $127,000 at the 18th Annual RVCC Foundation Golf Classic on June 20 at Copper Mountain Country Club in Ringos. The RVCC Foundation is the fundraising arm of Raritan Valley Community College. The resources it provides enable the college to enhance its programs beyond public and tuition sources and maintain its position as a premier academic institution and one of the most important sources of cultural and continuing education in Somerset and Hunter County.

The RVCC Foundation Golf Classic is the nonprofit’s largest in-person fundraiser of the year, and this year’s Classic attracted approximately 55 corporate sponsors, including title sponsors, Structural Concepts, Inc. Net proceeds raised from golf outings and auctions will support student scholarships, RVCC’s educational programs and other institutional priorities.

This year, 126 passionate golfers from a number of local businesses participated in the event, which included a 50/50 draw, wine cork, silent auction and live auction. Highlights of the day included RVCC student and music major Victoria Mango (’23) singing the national anthem, as well as remarks from RVCC ’22 Commencement Speaker Rebecca Purnell and student-athlete Malachi White from the RVCC Men’s Basketball Team, RVCC ’23 member. Both Purnell and White shared their experiences at the Academy and described how the RVCC transformed their journeys and helped them succeed and thrive.

For more information on supporting the Academy or the RVCC Foundation or participating in the 19th Annual RVCC Foundation Golf Classic, please call 908-648-8567 or contact Mike Marion michael.marion@raritanval.edu

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Located at 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ. Rated by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the No. 1 community college in New Jersey, RVCC has been an academic and cultural hub for residents of Somerset and Hunterton Counties for more than 50 years.

RVCC is nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship and commitment to diversity. It is home to a planetarium, the College of Science Education, and the 3M Observatory; a theater with professional performances for all ages; and an honors college for high-achieving students. The college offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development programs.

Photo: (top) RVCC student and music major Victoria Mango, Grade 23, prepares to sing the national anthem to kick off the 18th annual RVCC Foundation Golf Classic Championship. (Middle) Student-athlete Malachi White (Grade 23), a member of the RVCC men’s basketball team, describes his journey and how RVCC has helped him (Bottom) RVCC President Michael J. McDonough congratulates RVCC Grade 22 Rebecca Purnell on her after inspirational remarks