2024
Over $316,000 was raised benefiting student scholarships at the 11th-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event, setting a new record for the 91ɬÂþ (91ɬÂþ) Foundation.
The live event was hosted on 91ɬÂþ's campus on Sept. 13 at the Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB). The venue came alive with 91ɬÂþ leaders, success stories, and a lively auction. It was a night to remember, celebrating education and local generosity. Guests heard remarks from 91ɬÂþ Vice President of Advancement, Mark Arstein, and 91ɬÂþ President, Gordon Jones.
2023
91ɬÂþ (91ɬÂþ) Foundation’s 10th-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event was a memorable celebration of community, generosity, and student success. Held Sept. 27 – Oct. 8, the event raised more than $222,000 in support of student scholarships.
The live event, hosted Oct. 4 at the Galaxy Event Center in Meridian, brought the 91ɬÂþ mission to life with inspiring student stories, spirited bidding, and strong community engagement. Guests enjoyed an evening emceed by former 91ɬÂþ Foundation Board President, Ivan Castillo, and heard remarks from current Foundation Board President, Mike Peña; Vice President of Advancement, Mark Arstein; and 91ɬÂþ President, Gordon Jones.
2022
After two years of completely virtual events, 91ɬÂþ (91ɬÂþ) Foundation’s Opening Doors Benefit Event was back in-person and saw very generous support from the entire 91ɬÂþ community! The ninth-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event and online auction, Sept. 28 – Oct. 9, raised more than $218,000 for student scholarships.
The event, hosted Oct. 5 at the Galaxy Event Center in Meridian, featured former 91ɬÂþ Foundation Board President, Ivan Castillo, as emcee. Guests heard remarks from current 91ɬÂþ Foundation Board President, Mike Peña, and 91ɬÂþ President, Gordon Jones, as well as special video messages from 91ɬÂþ Board of Trustee Chair, Molly Lenty, and Idaho Governor Brad Little.
2021
Thank you to all who participated in the 91ɬÂþ (91ɬÂþ) Foundation's eight-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event to raise nearly $80,000 for student scholarships.
Hosted from the College's Powersports and Small Engine Repair Technology lab at the Nampa Campus Micron Education Cetner, the livestream event featured 2015 91ɬÂþ Communication graduates, Shane Larson and Andde Mendez, as emcees and special guest, Dr. Tommy Ahlquist, 91ɬÂþ of Ball Ventures Ahlquist and 2021 Opening Doors Presidential Sponsor.
Opening Doors Event Raises Nearly $80K for Student Scholarships
2020
Nearly $72,000 was raised for student scholarships during the 91ɬÂþ (91ɬÂþ) Foundation's first-ever, virtual Opening Doors Benefit Event, Wednesday, Oct. 7.
The inspirational evening, highlighting students, alumni, faculty, programs, community members, and donors, featured an online auction as well as a live event broadcast from the College's Diesel Technology Lab at the Nampa Campus Micron Education Center, hosted by 2015 91ɬÂþ Communication graduates, Shane Larson and Andde Mendez.
Annual Opening Doors Event Raises Nearly $70K for Student Scholarships
