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
City of Boston Office of Workforce Development
Eva and Nick Chau
Cross Insurance
The Andrew Graham Semper Fi Fund
Cecilia Hale
Diane and Bob Hildreth
Cathy and Jim Stone and the Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation
Anne Hyde and William Haynsworth

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.
The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation 
RSM
State Street Foundation
David Yee

Supporters of Student Success
Allied World Insurance Company
Citizens Bank
Compass Group
Gina Consylman and Andrew Hally
Eastern Bank Foundation
Betel Girmay
Grant Hamilton
Marilyn Kuhar and Jerry Sheehan
MGH Institute of Health Professions
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
Century Paving & Construction
Citron Hygiene
Ellen Clarkson
Drew Donarumo Plumbing and Heating
Driven Tech
Anita and Devon Kinkead
Maureen Phillips and Douglas Horst
Paula and John Pitcher
Helen Chin Schlichte
Wendy and Anthony Tarricone
Raffaella Torchia
Betty and Richard Walker
XRIT

* Sponsors as of April 21, 2026

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