Vietnam Veterans Of America Local Chapter 907 Donates $4,000 To Support MWCC Veteran Students

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is pleased to announce a $4,000 scholarship donation from the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Local Chapter 907, continuing a longstanding tradition of support for the college’s veteran students.

The annual contribution helps sustain the MWCC Veterans Scholarship, providing financial assistance to students who have served in the armed forces as they pursue their educational and career goals. The generosity of the VVA and its local chapters has made a meaningful difference in the lives of MWCC students for more than two decades.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Vietnam Veterans of America and its local chapters for their continued commitment to our students,” said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “Their generosity recognizes the sacrifices made by our veterans and helps ensure they have access to the educational opportunities and resources they need to build successful futures.”

Representatives of the Vietnam Veterans of America joined MWCC leadership for the annual presentation. Those attending included Jim Benton, vice president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Massachusetts State Council and former president of VVA Local Chapter 907; John Durling, VVA Chapter 907 vice president; Charles Hodgkinson, VVA Local Chapter 907 president and his wife Michelle; and Ed LaFord, VVA Chapter 340 president. Also representing the College was Robert Mayer, MWCC director of Veterans Services.

Over the years, the VVA’s contributions have helped strengthen MWCC’s commitment to serving those who have served our country. Their support has also inspired additional community organizations and individuals to invest in veteran education, expanding opportunities for students throughout the region.

MWCC remains committed to providing veterans with opportunities to transition their military experience into academic achievement and meaningful careers. The College is proud to partner with organizations like the Vietnam Veterans of America whose ongoing investment helps make those opportunities possible.

About Mount Wachusett Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College is a public, two-year institution serving students throughout North Central Massachusetts and beyond. MWCC offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs, along with workforce development, adult education, and lifelong learning opportunities.