“[City Colleges] restored my faith in my own abilities, and it reopened the doors for futures that I didn’t think were accessible anymore.” - Aerin Emilee Miller, Harold Washington College

Harold Washington College is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. The college serves thousands of students annually by supporting each one in pursuit of a certificate or degree and ensuring they are ready to succeed in further college or a career after graduation.

At Harold Washington College, our goal has always been to serve our students' needs and help them achieve their educational and career aspirations. Your support can make a significant difference for HW students who:

Need basic assistance

Are housing insecure

Have lost their jobs and income

Are caring for elderly family members or children

Are deciding between paying tuition or caring for their families

City Colleges of Chicago Foundation

Fueled by the generosity of Chicago’s philanthropic community, the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, raises charitable contributions to support community college students from all backgrounds in reaching their academic and career goals.

Check Donations:

Prior to sending a check contribution or donation please notify, Anthony Scaccia, Manager of Operations at the CCC Foundation, HERE if you have not done so already in order to ensure proper processing.

Please make checks payable to: CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION

Please note in the memo: 96375 - The Harold Washington College Scholarship Fund at City Colleges of Chicago Foundation

Please enclose a letter delineating the purpose or fund your donation or contribution should support, as required by our auditors. This may also be sent via email ahead of a mailed check.

Mail checks and documentation to:

City Colleges of Chicago Foundation
c/o Anthony Scaccia, Manager of Operations
180 N Wabash, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60601