Supporting Students Through Scholarships

After two years of completely virtual events, College of Western Idaho (CWI) Foundation’s Opening Doors Benefit Event was back in-person and saw very generous support from the entire CWI community! The ninth-annual Opening Doors Benefit Event and online auction raised more than $218,000 for student scholarships.

The event, featured former CWI Foundation Board President, Ivan Castillo, as emcee. Guests heard remarks from current CWI Foundation Board President, Mike Peña, and CWI President, Gordon Jones, as well as special video messages from CWI Board of Trustee Chair, Molly Lenty, and Idaho Governor Brad Little.

“THE SOLE OBJECTIVE IS TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR DESERVING STUDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING TO FURTHER THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT.”

KEVIN RIGENHAGEN

CWI FOUNDATION DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE 2022 OPENING DOORS BENEFIT EVENT