Johnston Community College Receives Grant to Support Student Success Initiative
Published: Wednesday, March 19, 2025Johnston Community College is proud to announce a generous $20,500 donation from the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) in support of the College’s Student Success Initiative. This transformative contribution will provide vital resources, mentorship, and educational opportunities to empower minority male students on their path to success.
Since its establishment in 1969, PCF has been dedicated to strategic grantmaking. The foundation supports a wide range of initiatives, including affordable housing, youth and family services, environmental stewardship, college scholarships, and more. By addressing social, environmental, and educational challenges, PCF plays a crucial role in shaping a brighter future for communities in need.
“PCF’s generous investment will make a lasting impact on the lives of our students,
shaping their futures and fostering a culture of success,” says JCC Coordinator Delano
Blaizes.
MMSI Coordinator Delano Blaizes, Assistant Director of Student Engagement Destiny
Chambers, and Director of Athletics and Student Engagement Kemionne Feely accept donation
from PCF
“Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future for our students and community,” Blaizes adds.
With this donation, JCC will expand key programs designed to foster leadership development, career readiness, and personal growth for students in the MMSI program which is designed to ensure minority male students have the tools they need to succeed both academically and professionally.