Promise for Student Success Gala

Students come to BHCC to learn and open doors to transformative career opportunities. Since 1986, the BHCC Foundation has empowered students by raising funds to help make their educational dreams a reality.

With the support of generous donors and friends, we have invested in our students' futures through scholarships and other funds aimed at keeping them in school and on track to graduation. Since 2014, contributions raised through our annual Promise for Student Success fundraising gala and celebration have grown the gala's namesake scholarship program. Every dollar donated to the annual gala benefits students in the form of scholarship support. Last year, we raised more than $300,000 through our gala, awarding Promise scholarships to 50 deserving students.

This year's gala will honor the BHCC Foundation's 40- year commitment to BHCC students and celebrate their determination to succeed.   

Save the Date

Bunker Hill Community College Foundation
2026 Promise for Student Success Gala
Wednesday, April 29, 2026  |  6-8 p.m.
BHCC Health & Wellness Center Gymnasium
250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston

Musical Entertainment and Hospitality provided by BHCC students and alumni. 

Presenting Sponsor The TJX Companies, Inc.

Patron of Student Success
Cross Insurance
The Andrew Graham Semper Fi Fund
Cecilia Hale
Anne Hyde and William Haynsworth
Mayor's Office of Workforce Development, Boston and The Economic Development and Industrial Corporation

Contributors to Student Success
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
Corient
Cox Engineering
Eastern Salt
Pam Y. Eddinger
Lisa Stanton-Lenon and William Stanton
Kayem Foods, Inc.
State Street Foundation

Supporters of Student Success
Citizens Bank
Eastern Bank Foundation
Grant Hamilton
Marilyn Kuhar and Jerry Sheehan
New England Council
Jane and Eric Philippi

Donors to Student Success
Christina Bai
Barnes & Noble College
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Kristen Brouker-Botelho and Kevin Botelho
Ann and Jim Canniff
Maureen Phillips and Douglas Horst
Paula and John Pitcher
Wendy and Anthony Tarricone

* Sponsors as of March 25, 2026

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Marilyn Kuhar, BHCC Chief Advancement Officer at:
mkkuhar@bhcc.edu or 617-228-3290