Success Starts HereOwens Community College is focused on meeting the needs of students across Northwest Ohio and is deeply committed to student success. Over 70% of Owens students live and work in Northwest Ohio and your participation in Giving Tuesday provides a direct benefit to our local community. You may choose to donate to the main campaign page supporting The Owens Fund, or click "Campaigns" if you wish to choose a specific service or program to direct your support. Please also share this page via social media or email using the buttons above. According to extensive research by the Gates Foundation in collaboration with Community College Research Center and the National Center for Postsecondary Education, increasing the number of low-income students who earn a credential or degree was the most effective way to end multigenerational poverty and promote social mobility. Furthermore, an advanced education becomes even more crucial as society grows more complex. With over half of all new jobs requiring at least some college, educational attainment must keep pace to avoid dire consequences for our communities and the country. Your contributions will support outreach, scholarships, and innovative workforce training programs at Owens. Together, we can continue to break the cycle of poverty. Together, we invest in our community's success. |  |
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History
Owens Community College began as a technical institute under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Education. The first classes were offered in Toledo on September 13, 1965 with less than 200 students. Two years later, in 1967, the College was chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents as a technical college. In 1983, Owens Community College opened its Findlay-area campus at Cory and Davis streets.
In 1994, the College was chartered as a comprehensive state community college with a district encompassing Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties, and parts of Ottawa and Sandusky counties.
In 2002, the Owens Community College Foundation was reorganized and incorporated for the purpose of encouraging and accepting private donations to benefit the College’s programs and students.
Since 2002, donors have contributed $10.3 million in gifts and grants. As a result, nearly $5 million has been distributed to the College for programs and capital support and approximately $3 million has been distributed to students for scholarships.
As of February 2023, the Owens Community College Foundation has more than $6.5 million in endowed fund assets, up from $822,000 in 2002.
The Foundation Board of Directors currently is comprised of 20 community leaders from Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties.
 Help Start SuccessDonate now to join the efforts to starting success at Owens Community College! Thank you for your continued support and for fostering academic achievement for our students. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. | Contact
Kelle Pack
Danielle Davis
Courtney Fleck
foundation@owens.edu
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