Annual Giving
Your generosity makes them unstoppable.
When Dorie Wexler walked into the Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College, she had a dream: to share the joy of healthy cooking and inspire others to live well through food.
Her journey was anything but easy. She faced multiple surgeries, the heartbreaking loss of her mother and financial strain that could have ended her education.
But Dorie never gave up. She worked hard, maintained a 4.0 GPA and leaned on the support of donors like you.
The generosity of donors made her unstoppable. TTC Foundation Scholarships helped Dorie stay in school, buy textbooks and even purchase the stainless-steel pots and pans she needed for her classes.
She shared her gratitude with donors as a panelist at the annual scholarship luncheon, stressing how much it meant that donors contributed money to help her on her journey.
And today, that journey has come full circle. Dorie graduated in Spring 2025—and now
she’s giving back as an adjunct faculty member at Trident Technical College, training
the next generation of culinary professionals.
This is more than one student’s success story. When alumni like Dorie thrive, our entire community benefits. They become leaders, mentors and innovators—strengthening local businesses, inspiring future students and creating opportunities that ripple far beyond the classroom.
Our graduates fill critical roles in local hospitals, restaurants and businesses, ensuring that our workforce remains strong and our community continues to grow.
Your gift makes this possible. Every dollar you give creates stories like Dorie’s—stories of resilience, achievement and hope.
Make a secure online donation below or mail to:
TTC Foundation
P.O. Box 61227
Charleston, SC 29419-1227
Contact us: (843) 574- 6630 or foundation@tridenttech.edu