Invest In Our Students & Donate to Education

The Southwestern Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists exclusively to support Southwestern Oregon Community College in providing the highest quality educational programs and services for our students and their communities. When you donate to education, your gift makes it possible for students to achieve their goals.

Join us for the 2026 Uncorking Opportunity!

Tickets and sponsorships available now for SWOCC Foundation’s largest scholarship fundraiser of the year.
Uncorking Opportunity! brings together the community for an evening of chef crafted hors d’oeuvres — each ‘cuisinely’ paired with Oregon wine tastings.

Event Details
Fri., Jan. 23, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay
Silent & Live “Adventure and Learning” Themed Auction

Tickets: $95 with 100% of proceeds go directly to scholarships

Full Throttle for a Great Project!

Are you here to support SWOCC Foundation’s capital campaign to build a new Diesel Mechanic training shop on the Coos Bay campus? Yes, it’s true we have a donor matching donor matching every donation $1 for $1.