September 28, 2026

Please note: This email is being sent to all Foothill-De Anza Employees.

Dear Foothill-De Anza Community, 

Our alumni contributed $1.4 billion in added income to the county economy through the knowledge and skills they gained at Foothill College and De Anza College.

The benefits extend to our taxpayers and our broader community as well. Every dollar of public investment in the District generates an estimated $3.20 in taxpayer benefits, while every dollar invested generates an estimated $14.60 in benefits to California society.

These numbers tell an important story about the power of community college education. When our students succeed, families, employers, and communities benefit.

Behind every one of those successes are our faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and staff.

Thank you for the work you do every day to create access, opportunity, economic mobility, and student success. The impact of our work is measurable, but its true value is found in the lives and futures we help change.

Somos Uno. We Are One. 

Sincerely,