Copper Mountain College Foundation

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."– Nelson Mandela

Your donation truly makes a difference in the lives of Copper Mountain College students.

When you give, you’re helping students overcome obstacles that might otherwise prevent them from achieving their dreams. Whether it’s supporting a student's journey to school, providing childcare while they attend classes, covering textbook costs, or enriching their learning experience, your contribution is crucial.

The Copper Mountain College Foundation exists to enhance the educational journey of our students in countless ways. From cultural events to academic support, and even the creation of spaces like the Student Activity Center and the Place for Veterans, there are many ways your support helps our students thrive. This year, we proudly continue to support a vibrant Athletics Program, including Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball, thanks to the generous contributions of CMC's Booster Club and supporters like you.

We need your help. Every donation, no matter the size, has a meaningful impact. Together, we can create far-reaching change in the lives of our students and the community at large.

This campaign, and #GivingTuesday, is all about the power of collective action—how, together, we can turn a small ripple into a wave of transformation. The Foundation is committed to raising funds to strengthen Copper Mountain College in Joshua Tree, California, a locally grown institution serving over 1,600 students.

Our students come from all walks of life: veterans, active-duty military members, their families, adult learners, student athletes, and community members from Twentynine Palms, the Marine Base, Wonder Valley, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, Landers, Homestead Valley, Flamingo Heights, Morongo Valley, and beyond, including the Palm Springs area and as far as San Bernardino. They’re studying fields like nursing, business, computer science, sociology, history, anthropology, economics, auto repair, culinary arts, fire science, EMT, paramedicine, psychology, math, English, STEM, and preparing for their GEDs or high school completion.

With the rising cost of education, many students face increasing challenges when it comes to transportation, textbooks, tuition, and fees. To ease these burdens, the Foundation funds programs like free bus transportation through Basin Transit (TA) each semester, as well as a book grant program and numerous scholarship funds.

We can’t do it alone. We need the support of people like you to change lives. If you believe every student deserves a chance and that each person has untapped potential, then help us create the conditions for their success. Your donation can be the inspiration that shapes their future.

Thank you for being a part of this transformative journey.