Mammoth Lakes Foundation

06/16/2026

This Saturday, we celebrate something truly special. 🥰

In a world that moves fast, it's not often we get the chance to gather as a community and celebrate the people, friendships, and generosity that make a lasting difference.

On June 20, friends, neighbors, supporters, students, and community leaders will come together for the Friends of Foundation Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring the McCoy spirit and the incredible impact it continues to have on local students pursuing their educational dreams.

❤ Great communities don't happen by accident. They are built by people who show up, support one another, and invest in the future.

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring:
✨ Delicious food by June Lake Catering
🎶 Live music by Elizabeth Petra
🎓 Inspiring stories from Dave's Scholars
🤝 Meaningful connections with friends old and new
🌄 A celebration of what makes the Eastern Sierra such a remarkable place to call home

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tickets are selling quickly, but there's still time to join us!

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the students, supporters, and community members who are helping create brighter futures right here at home.

🎟 Purchase tickets today:
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/fofdinner2026

📞 Questions? Call us at 760-934-3781

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

06/12/2026

❤One week to go, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

The countdown is on for our Friends of Foundation Dinner, and we're so excited to welcome our incredible community for an evening of laughter, connection, inspiration, and celebration.
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
In just one week, we will gather with friends, supporters, neighbors, and community members to celebrate the McCoy spirit that continues to open doors and create opportunities for local students. Together, we are building a stronger future through higher education, one student at a time.

Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring delicious food by June Lake Catering, live music by Elizabeth Petra, inspiring stories from Dave's Scholars, and the chance to reconnect with friends old and new. Whether you've supported Mammoth Lakes Foundation for years or are joining us for the first time, we'd love to celebrate with you.

✨ Good news... there's still time to get your tickets! ✨

Don't miss this special evening celebrating the students, supporters, and community members who make higher education opportunities possible right here at home. Grab your tickets now before it's too late!

Get your tickets today at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/fofdinner2026 or call 760-934-3781.

06/09/2026

✨ Friends of Foundation Dinner just over ONE WEEK away! ✨

Join us on Saturday, June 20th from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people and community that help make higher education opportunities in the Eastern Sierra possible.

Hear inspiring stories directly from Dave's Scholars as they share how the Mammoth Lakes Foundation has supported their educational journeys at Cerro Coso Community College and beyond. 🌟🎓

Your ticket includes:
🍽️ Dinner
🍰 Dessert
🍺 Beer
🍷 Wine
🥤 Non-alcoholic beverages
🎁 A commemorative event item

Tickets are selling now, and we encourage you to reserve your spot before they're gone!

🎟 Purchase tickets: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/fofdinner2026

Need help purchasing tickets?
📞 760-934-3781
📧 [email protected]

Can't attend in person? You can still support local students and the future of education in the Eastern Sierra by making a donation online.

❤️ We are grateful for our incredible community and look forward to celebrating the lasting legacy of Dave & Roma McCoy together. We hope you'll join us for this magical evening!

06/05/2026

🎓 Now Open: The Gary McCoy Next-Mile Scholarship!

The Mammoth Lakes Foundation is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Gary McCoy Next-Mile Scholarship, a new opportunity supporting local students as they pursue the next step in their educational and career journeys.

Whether you're transferring to a four-year university, pursuing a Career Technical Education (CTE) program, workforce training, certifications, or the skilled trades, eligible students may request up to $10,000 per academic year to help cover tuition, books, tools, equipment, certification fees, transportation, and other educational expenses.

🏔️ And don't forget about Dave's Scholars! If you're a Mono County resident planning to attend Cerro Coso Community College, our Dave's Scholars program provides tuition and book scholarships, mentorship, and student support—making it possible to earn a degree or certificate close to home while saving thousands on the cost of higher education.

⏰ Dave's Scholars applications for Fall 2026 are due August 1, but students are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as they complete their fall enrollment to help avoid being dropped from classes for non-payment.

📲 Learn more and apply for both scholarship opportunities at:
https://www.mammothlakesfoundation.org/scholarship-information

06/05/2026

This is an exciting opportunity for students and our region! We applaud the partnership between Mono County and Cerro Coso Community College Bishop and Mammoth Lakes to create meaningful pathways into outdoor recreation, public lands stewardship, wildfire prevention, and workforce development careers.

At Mammoth Lakes Foundation, we are proud to support local students pursuing educational and career goals that strengthen the Eastern Sierra. As workforce-focused programs and Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities continue to expand, we're committed to helping students access the resources they need to succeed.

Students pursuing certificates, workforce-ready training, internships, and degree programs are encouraged to reach out to learn more about Mammoth Lakes Foundation scholarship opportunities. In addition to supporting traditional academic pathways, we are expanding scholarship and educational support opportunities for students pursuing Career Technical Education (CTE) and workforce development programs that lead directly to high-demand careers.

Congratulations to Mono County and Cerro Coso on this innovative partnership that invests in our local workforce and the future of the Eastern Sierra! 👏

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

05/22/2026

It’s been a joyful and busy season lately at Mammoth Lakes Foundation 🌼🎓🌿

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the privilege of celebrating students, connecting with our community, and rolling up our sleeves alongside our amazing Dave’s Scholar volunteers. From helping out at the Community Cleanup Event & Sustainability Fair to cheering on graduates across the Eastern Sierra, it’s been one of those seasons that reminds us how special this community truly is.

Earlier this month, we attended the 22nd Annual Eastern Sierra College Center Commencement Ceremony at Cerro Coso Community College in Bishop, celebrating the hard work and perseverance of local students. We’re also incredibly proud of Dave’s Transfer Scholars Brett Rule-Davis and Irvin Gonzalez, who completed their Bachelor’s degrees at the University of Nevada, Reno this spring! 🎉 Their accomplishments are a beautiful reflection of the dedication and determination we are honored to support through our scholarship programs.

We also loved catching up with John DeMaria on A.C.E. Arts, Culture and Entertainment on KMMT to share updates on what’s been happening at MLF and our scholarship opportunities for the upcoming fall semester.

And now, we’re looking ahead to one of our favorite evenings of the year — the Friends of the Foundation Dinner on June 20! We can’t wait to gather with students, supporters, and community partners to celebrate the lasting McCoy legacy and the power of education and community in the Eastern Sierra 💙https://www.mammothlakesfoundation.org/events

05/20/2026

Please join us on Saturday, June 20th from 5:00PM-8:00PM for a special evening celebrating with friends and community members who help us make the McCoy legacy of higher and education in the Eastern Sierra a reality! Hear directly from Dave's Scholars about how our work at the Mammoth Lakes Foundation has supported their journey at Cerro Coso and beyond.🌟🎓

🎟Event ticket includes dinner, dessert, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and a commemorative item. Purchase tickets here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/fofdinner2026

If you need any assistance purchasing tickets, please call us at 760-934-3781 or email [email protected].

Can't make it in-person? You can still show your support by making a donation online!

​If you would like to support as event sponsor, please email Executive Director Elizabeth at [email protected] for more information.

❤We are grateful to our community for their dedication in supporting this magical evening celebrating Dave & Roma and their lasting legacy in the Eastern Sierra!

05/18/2026

As our Bloom Together campaign continues, we are excited to share another story from our Dave’s Scholars community. 🌸

Many of you may remember hearing from Alwyne Butler at last year’s Friends of the Foundation Dinner. Since then, Alwyne has continued building her pathway toward a career in healthcare and is preparing to enter the Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program this fall.

In this video, Alwyne reflects on her journey at Cerro Coso and the impact the Mammoth Lakes Foundation and Dave’s Scholars program have had along the way.

"The Foundation's mission statement says they want to improve the quality of life of the people in the Eastern Sierra through education and opportunity. This scholarship is doing that for me! I don't know how to articulate that in all the ways, but I'm super grateful. I am becoming a nurse because of YOU!"

We invite you to explore the student fundraising pages to hear their personal stories and support them in a meaningful way. You can donate in honor of a specific student or give to the general campaign to uplift the entire program. https://givebutter.com/davesscholarsbloomtogether/

🎥 Hear more from Alwyne below❤🎓

05/08/2026

🎓 Today we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026! 🎉

The Mammoth Lakes Foundation is proud to join family, friends, faculty, and community members in honoring the graduates of the Eastern Sierra College Center at the 22nd Annual Commencement Ceremony at the Cerro Coso Bishop Campus tonight at 5:30 PM.

This moment represents years of hard work, perseverance, growth, and determination. Whether continuing on to a new career, transferring to a university, or pursuing new opportunities right here in the Eastern Sierra, our local graduates are shaping the future of our communities in inspiring ways.

Congratulations to every graduate crossing the stage tonight! 🌟