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Beacon College received a $210,000 grant that will aid their record number of students by way of scholarships and a new building in Leesburg.
The grant from The Edward C. Fogg, III and Lizbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students with learning and attention issues and to support the renovation and creation of a mixed-use facility.
In its 35th year, Beacon is enjoying record enrollment and a growing national reputation of excellence in educating students with learning differences amid a $14.5 million capital campaign — goals buoyed through the continuing philanthropy of the Fogg Charitable Trust.
“For some families, enrolling or returning to college often remains an uncertainty until donors step forward to fund student scholarships”, said Beacon President George J. Hagerty. “That is why the Fogg Charitable Trust’s continued willingness to support the Edward C. Fogg, III & Lisbeth A. Fogg Scholarship program is so meaningful and impactful. The Fogg scholarship program is truly helping our students have full access to an education and experience that is truly transforming lives.”
The Fogg grant also will support the extensive renovation of a recently purchased space on West Main Street in Leesburg. The 1,870-square-foot facility will be a multiuse, technology-rich space to support teaching, learning and small group meetings.
“We are fortunate to have found space within Beacon’s current Academic Mall,” said Rich Killion, Beacon vice president for advancement and strategy. “This new space will provide us with intimate, additional instructional space necessary for continuing and broadening the pioneering and transformation work done at Beacon. Additionally, it will provide the community with added flexibility to the extensive meeting space needs of our growing academic community. Thanks to the valued support of the Fogg Charitable Trust, this greatly needed and anticipated addition to our campus will provide much needed capabilities to serve our students, faculty and staff.”
“The Foggs built their fortune in the citrus industry and by developing a chain of farm and convenience stores specializing in milk, bread and ice cream. They operated multiple locations across Florida, including three in Leesburg.”
Edward Fogg died in Nov. 2004. Lisabeth passed away in Feb. 2015.
Their legacy of community support continues through The Edward C Fogg III and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust of Camilla, Ga., primarily supporting causes focused on hospitals, medical research, humanities, domesticated animals, human services and education.
