The Lethbridge Community College Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization associated with Lethbridge Polytechnic (formerly Lethbridge College), located in Alberta, Canada. It operates under the business registration number 119018265RR0001.

The foundation serves to support the educational mission of Lethbridge Polytechnic by securing private resources to enhance the college's programs and services. It plays a crucial role in providing scholarships, bursaries, and emergency assistance to students, thereby facilitating access to quality education and contributing to student success. Through its fundraising efforts, the foundation helps foster innovation and expansion in academic programs and campus facilities, ultimately supporting the broader community by investing in its future workforce.

Lethbridge Polytechnic, with which the foundation is affiliated, is recognized as one of Alberta's leading polytechnic institutions. It offers more than 60 certificate, diploma, applied degree, degree, and apprenticeship programs across various fields including business, health, technology, trades, and human services. The institution underwent significant evolution since its inception in 1957, transitioning from Lethbridge Junior College to Lethbridge Community College, then Lethbridge College, and recently becoming Lethbridge Polytechnic in 2024 to reflect its expanded mandate and program offerings.

The foundation’s work aligns with the college’s mission to provide applied education that meets the needs of the local community and industry, with many graduates remaining in the region to contribute economically and socially.

As a registered Canadian charity, the Lethbridge Community College Foundation exemplifies the role of nonprofit organizations in supporting post-secondary education and fostering community development through philanthropic engagement.

Note: Specific details about the foundation’s programs, governance, and history are not fully documented in publicly available sources.

[1] https://lethpolytech.ca [2] https://www.uicc.ca/programs/foundation/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge_Polytechnic [4] https://cflsa.ca [5] https://laurelridge.edu/foundation/