Transcript: KCC Give Day Promotional Video
Audio: [An energetic, driving drum rhythm plays throughout.]
Visual Style: A high-energy montage of campus life and hands-on learning. Scenes include aerial views of the summer campus and students training in various fields: working on a semi-truck, practicing emergency medical care, welding, automotive repair, and working on a solar panel installation. The video concludes with smiling graduates in caps and gowns.
On-screen text: "One day to give. One day together. Help students succeed. Give back.
One day to make a difference and change lives. One day to help students keep pace and lift up leaders of tomorrow.
One day—KCC Give Day. Let's show The Power of Community.
KCC Give Day. Donate."
Closing Logo: "Kankakee Community College—The Power of Community."
One Day Can Change Students' Lives
On March 19, the entire Kankakee Community College community comes together for Give Day — 24-hours of generosity that fuels opportunity, removes barriers, and helps students succeed.
Every gift — no matter the size — makes an immediate impact.
Give today and help students thrive.
Your Gift. Your Choice. Your Impact.
Give Day donors can direct their support to the area that matters most to them:
Student Success Fund
Supporting students where the need is greatest.
Food Pantry
Helping students focus on learning, not hunger.
EDI Center
Fostering belonging, connection, and opportunity.
Alumni Scholarship
Opening doors through financial support.
Give Day
Supporting students with what they need be successful in class and in life, like equipment and technology, and professional growth experiences like attending conferences or studying abroad.
You Choose
Direct your gift to a program or area that you want to support. Tell us about your choice in the comment section when you complete the form.
When you give, you help ensure every student has the resources to learn, grow, and reach their goals.
Why It Matters
Students don’t succeed alone. Behind every graduate is a community that believed in them. Be a part of students’ success stories like these.
“Thank you for the support in furthering my education and the opportunities that come with it.”
— Jemuel Burke, '24“My classmates are amazing. We walked and toured the historic old town area where Mozart and his family used to gather to visit and socialize.”
— Jennifer Garrett, current student who studied abroad in Salzburg in Summer 2025
“KCC really set me up for success.”
— Jakob Knox, '21“The EDI Center was a welcoming space where I could engage in meaningful conversations and meet people from diverse backgrounds.”
— Mia Arseneau, '24
“KCC is where I learned the importance of giving back … I use my education to make a difference in my community.”
— Dale Piggush, '75“I'm incredibly grateful for the financial support … it was a truly special and memorable experience.”
— Yamei Rohlfs, '19
“KCC set the foundation for achieving my greater purpose. Without their nursing program, I wouldn't be where I am today. KCC helped me navigate life's challenges, and it can do the same for you.”
— Fawn Hendershot, '12Your generosity creates more stories like these — stories of confidence, opportunity, and impact.
Be Part of the Momentum
You’re not just making a gift — you’re joining a movement of alumni, employees, and community members who believe in the Power of Community.
Together, we can:
- Remove financial barriers
- Expand opportunities
- Strengthen our community
Make Your Gift Today
Help students take the next step toward their future.
The Kankakee Community College Foundation is a 501c3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Checks can be made payable to the Kankakee Community College Foundation. Please send to: KCC Foundation, 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901
For more information contact the KCC Foundation: 815-802-8950 or kccfoundation@kcc.edu.