Photograph of a large bronze hawk statue with its wings spread, perched on a branch-like base. The statue is set outdoors on the Catawba Valley Community College campus. In the background, modern campus buildings and lampposts are visible under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The lighting suggests late afternoon or early evening.

The Foundation of Catawba Valley Community College

The Catawba Valley Community College Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the vision and mission of Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) in transforming our community while empowering our students.  
Investing in the Future

Catawba Valley Community College is supported by the state, but enhanced by the Catawba Valley Community College Foundation, which enables the institution to strive toward its greater potential.

  • More than 100 scholarships awarded annually
  • More than 25 acres have been added to the CVCC Campus
  • Endowments are available to help enrich students’ education experience
  • Faculty members receive recognition and support for advanced course work
  • Programs have been created, developed, and enhanced.
Logo of Catawba Valley Community College Foundation. It features a white hawk silhouette inside a red circle on the left, with the words “Catawba Valley Community College Foundation” in bold black and red text to the right.

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CVCC Foundation Receives Duke…

The Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a grant from Duke Energy to support CVCC’s exploration of expanding the college’s footprint in the Sherrills Ford community of Catawba County.

Catawba Valley Community Colle…

CVCC has been awarded a $25,000 workforce development grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support its HVAC program.