Clovis Community College has received a major donation to boost its athletics programs.
State Center Community College District announced Tuesday that Clovis Community College has received a $500,000 donation from the Diamond Learning Center.
Driving the news: The Diamond Learning Center, based in Clovis, is an educational institution that helps adult students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
- Jami Hamel De La Cerda owns the Diamond Learning Center and opened it after serving special education students throughout her career and working with her son, who has Down syndrome.
- De La Cerda also founded Gems for L.I.F.E., a program that supports services for younger students, fosters relationships and creates employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.
The big picture: De La Cerda has provided financial support for Clovis Community Program’s athletic programs over the last two years.
- The to-be-constructed Clovis Community College Sports Complex will be named the ISE Diamond L.I.F.E. Sports Complex.
- State Center Community College District said De La Cerda’s support has provided expanded opportunities and support for student-athletes.
