The Yavapai Community College Foundation has announced a 30-day, $25,000 matching grant donation challenge to help with scholarships and operations of the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center (FEC). The challenge is a result of a generous donation from Yavapai Community College District Governing Board member, Ray Sigafoos. The donation is described by the Community College in its press release, as slightly edited, follows: With this donation, every dollar contributed to the FEC through August 13 will be matched up to $25,000, effectively doubling the impact of any community member’s donation. The FEC is a child development center located on the Prescott campus of Yavapai College. It provides a safe, nurturing, child-centered program that focuses on promoting children’s learning. As a laboratory school, the FEC provides a setting for Yavapai College early childhood education students to develop the skills and competencies necessary for careers with young children. Learn more about the FEC online at www.yc.edu/fec. “We are deeply grateful for the generous matching donation from Ray Sigafoos,” said Victoria Sweet, Director of the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center. “His support not only bolsters our operating budget, but also provides scholarships for children in need of care. This contribution will have a profound impact on our staff and the children we serve, fostering excellence throughout our center.” Ray Sigafoos is the present District 1 representative on the District Governing Board. He has been a member since 2005. He is a graduate of NAU and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1971. He has served on the boards of a number of institutions over the years, including the Prescott Fine Arts Association, the Phippen Art Museum, the Primavera School, the Yavapai Community Hospital Association, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “I was Board Chair in 2007 when the FEC was dedicated,” said Sigafoos. “During my dedication speech I donated $2,000 and challenged the board to make a similar donation. As to the recent challenge, I have the ability and desire to see that FEC continues in its mission. I hope that the challenge is successful.” “How exciting it is to have a donor want to make such a personal impact for the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center,” said Community College Executive Director Mary Talosi. “Hopefully, this will encourage the community to join Mr. Sigafoos in his endeavor to support the Center, the early childhood development program, the faculty, staff and most importantly, the children of the FEC.” Those wishing to donate to the FEC may do so online at www.yc.edu/FEC25K.

30-day, $25,000 matching grant donation to help with scholarships and operations

The Yavapai Community College Foundation has announced a 30-day, $25,000 matching grant donation challenge to help with scholarships and operations of the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center (FEC). The challenge is a result of a generous donation from Yavapai Community College District Governing Board member, Ray Sigafoos.

The donation described by the Community College in its press release, as slightly edited, follows below:

With this donation, every dollar contributed to the FEC through August 13 will be matched up to $25,000, effectively doubling the impact of any community member’s donation.

The FEC is a child development center located on the Prescott campus of Yavapai College. It provides a safe, nurturing, child-centered program that focuses on promoting children’s learning. As a laboratory school, the FEC provides a setting for Yavapai College early childhood education students to develop the skills and competencies necessary for careers with young children. Learn more about the FEC online at www.yc.edu/fec.

“We are deeply grateful for the generous matching donation from Ray Sigafoos,” said Victoria Sweet, Director of the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center. “His support not only bolsters our operating budget, but also provides scholarships for children in need of care. This contribution will have a profound impact on our staff and the children we serve, fostering excellence throughout our center.”

Ray Sigafoos is the present District 1 representative on the District Governing Board. He has been  a member since 2005. He is a graduate of NAU and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1971. He has served on the boards of a number of institutions over the years, including the Prescott Fine Arts Association, the Phippen Art Museum, the Primavera School, the Yavapai Community Hospital Association, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

“I was Board Chair in 2007 when the FEC was dedicated,” said Sigafoos. “During my dedication speech I donated $2,000 and challenged the board to make a similar donation. As to the recent challenge, I have the ability and desire to see that FEC continues in its mission. I hope that the challenge is successful.”

“How exciting it is to have a donor want to make such a personal impact for the Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center,” said Community College Executive Director Mary Talosi. “Hopefully, this will encourage the community to join Mr. Sigafoos in his endeavor to support the Center, the early childhood development program, the faculty, staff and most importantly, the children of the FEC.”

Those wishing to donate to the FEC may do so online at www.yc.edu/FEC25K.