The Central New Mexico (CNM) Community College Foundation’s sole purpose is to provide the extra financial assistance necessary for CNM students to stay in school and graduate with a certificate or Associate’s degree. And so, in keeping with this purpose, the CNM Foundation provides support for scholarships and endowments designed to honor academic success.
Every year, the CNM Foundation Donor Appreciation Dinner honors individuals, corporate and community supporters for their financial support of student scholarships and programs. My husband and I have attended this dinner for many years, because we LOVE hearing from the scholarship recipients as they share their personal stories.
It is at this dinner where the donors and the community sponsors really learn how the value of their investment impacts these students. On the evening of Thursday, August 28, 2014 ~ we will hear from 5 of them. BTW ~ these 5 student speakers were nominated by academic advisors, achievement coaches, deans and directors.
I am super excited about THIS year’s Donor Dinner, as I was asked to assist some of these amazing students by styling them for the big event! The students were “game” and good sports, as well. So with a little help from fashion experts Dara, from Runway Apparel and Catherine, of Stella and Dot, we got down to stylin’ business. Here we are “BEFORE”:
(Dara, Catherine, Student: Troy, Student: Danielle, and Moi)
(Dara, Catherine, Student: Sally, Student: Patti and Moi)
At the Donor Dinner, each student will be sporting new outfits, along with spectacular accessories. Oh ~ and guess what else? Aveda Institute of New Mexico will be pampering the students before the big night! The guys will receive new haircuts and the gals will have their hair and makeup done.
Well, geez… all this fab stuff ALMOST makes me want to go back to school.
Now ~ I know all of you are going to want to see the “AFTER”, as well as hear each students personal story…but the only way you can do this is to join us at the CNM Foundation Donor Dinner. If you’re interested in attending this wonderful event, and/or learn more about the Foundation itself, just click here.
What ’til you see what I’m going to be wearing…!
Thank you for your community efforts !!!
It was so fun finding the perfect outfit and seeing the students breakout into all smiles. Thanks J…can’t wait to see what your wearing as well!!!
Yes- I agree and they all looked terrific!
Thank you for the wonderful gift you are giving to these special students. Those of us who work at CNM are so proud of these extraordinary women and men . Their stories are amazing testaments to courage, strength of character and hard work. The fact that you are sharing your time and incredible skills with the students will make a great event something these students will be telling their grandchildren about for the rest of their lives. You rock!
I also want to echo your invitation to this wonderful event – the investment our great community has made in CNM can be seen best in the words of these amazing students!
Great work and a lovely tribute. Thank you.
Your posts on community service organizations make very interesting reading for the entire region. It’s very dedicated of you to highlight the work of all the professionals and volunteers who give their time, talent and skills so generously in support of the people of Albuquerque and New Mexico. SUPER WELL DONE!!!
You’re the BEST, Jamie and so is CNM. Congrats to Troy, Danielle, Sally and Patti!
Outstanding, Jamie! Thank you for supporting these excellent community programs!
congrats to the students and to you!
Jamie – this is so wonderful!!! Thank you for highlighting these students. Your blog is fantastic!
Thanks so much, Anna!
What a fantastic experience you are giving to these students. Great memories created. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this event extra special. I am very excited to be going to my first Donor Appreciation Dinner for CNM.