Westerly College Club
Fundraisers
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1940
WCC awarded one scholarship for $100.
This covered 22% of the college cost.
In 2025
Our median award was $3000.
This covered ONLY 5% of the median cost of college.
HELP US MAKE MORE OF AN IMPACT!
401 Gives:
Along with other Rhode island charities, we are participating in Rhode Island's 401 Gives program which takes place from 6am on March 31 until 6pm on April 1, 2026. All gifts to the Westerly College Club through this program will count towards our $10,000 Matching Challenge. For more information and to give via this program go to 401gives.org.
Matching Challenge:
Donations will be matched up to $10,000 total.
Deadline for matching funds is April 30, 2026.
50% of all funds received will go towards the 2026 WCC Scholar Fund.
50% will be added to the WCC Lois Hamilton Scholarship Fund at RIF.
Holiday Basket Raffle & Silent Auction:
This fundraiser was a great success. Thanks to the chairpersons and all who donated items for the baskets, as well as those who purchased raffle tickets and silent auction items.