Mary Commons’ passion for helping others led to more than two decades of fundraising to benefit the students and employees of Aiken Technical College (ATC).

Commons retired May 29 as the ATC Foundation Director, where her efforts positively impacted students and employees of the College.

Bank of America has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Aiken Technical College Foundation for its Beginning Educational Advancement in Transitional Studies (BEATS) program for the second consecutive year.

BAE Systems has donated $6,000 for the Aiken Technical College Foundation Within Reach Scholarship Initiative, which aims to reduce the financial barriers graduating high school students face when transitioning to college.

Wells Fargo has donated $2,500 to the Aiken Technical College Foundation in support of its Student Emergency Support Fund.

Aiken Technical College students may now apply for emergency funds from the ATC Student Emergency Support Fund. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2020.