The Tucson Street Rod Association (TSRA) has announced its continued support for Pima Community College’s Center of Excellence in Applied Technology Programs. This collaboration aims to graduate more students skilled in hands-on technology, including automotive (diesel and electronic vehicles), aviation, construction, welding, advanced industrial technology, CNC machining, and other fields.
At an event held at the Pima Community College (PCC) Downtown Campus on July 9, the TSRA presented a $25,000 check to the Pima Foundation. These funds will be further boosted by an additional $5,125 in matching funds from The Connie Hillman Family Foundation.
The TSRA Rodders Days Car Show is not just an event for car enthusiasts, but also a platform for supporting local charities and educational programs. The funds raised at the car show are used to support PCC’s Applied Technology Programs, Elks Lodge #385 Clothe A Child Program, Elks Lodge #385 Blind Veterans Program, Trico Electric Cooperative Scholarships, Sister José Women’s Center, Gospel Resue Mission, Youth on Their Own, GAP Ministries, Canyon del Oro High School’s Auto Program, Marana High School’s Auto Program and Square & Compass Children’s Clinic.
“We’re proud to continue our support for Pima Community College,” said Gary Scheer, TSRA vice president. “By investing in these students, we’re not only supporting our local community but also helping to ensure the future of these important trades.”
“The TSRA car show brings hundreds of prospective students to our campus each year, promotes our programs to the future employers of our students, and has provided tens of thousands of dollars to support our Applied Technology programs since 2018,” said Greg Wilson, dean of Applied Technology at Pima. “We are incredibly grateful for their support.”
About TSRA
The Tucson Street Rod Association is a non-profit organization committed to the education on and promotion of street rodding and custom cars in Tucson and Southern Arizona while supporting PCC and local charities. Their annual Rodders Days Car Show is a highlight of the Tucson automotive calendar. To learn more, visit www.tucsonstreetrodassociation.net.
About Pima Community College
PCC provides accessible, high-quality education and workforce development opportunities to our community. With a legacy of excellence spanning 54 years, we are committed to transforming lives through education, by empowering every learner, every day, for every goal. To learn more, visit www.pima.edu or call (520) 206-4500.
About Pima Foundation
Pima Foundation, based in Tucson, Arizona, is the philanthropic partner to Pima Community College supporting the students, faculty and programs that are important to our region. For more information, please visit www.pimafoundation.org or call (520) 206-4646.
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Founded in 1969, Pima Community College is one of the largest multi-campus community college districts in the U.S. Pima offers degrees and certificates in more than 140 transfer and occupational programs on five campuses and more than 100 teaching sites throughout Pima County. To learn more, visit www.pima.edu or call (520) 206-4500.
