A student’s success in college is often dependent on a variety of circumstances, many of which may be outside their direct control. Medical challenges, employment changes, childcare needs, and financial emergencies can impact whether a student stays on track to achieve their goals. Our Student Emergency Fund gives students a way to solve the problems that stand in the way of their continued education. 

 

The OCTC Student Emergency Fund supports student success by removing obstacles resulting from an unforeseen financial emergency that, without assistance, would prevent a student from continuing their education. The Student Emergency Fund is funded entirely through generous support of individuals, grants, and corporate donations.

The Pathfinder Pantry is open to any OCTC student experiencing food insecurity or hunger.

Located on the lower level of the Campus Center building on OCTC’s main campus, the Pathfinder Pantry serves OCTC students through providing food and personal care items. There are no qualifications for access to the pantry other than being an OCTC student.

What will you find in the Pathfinder Pantry? 

 The small room packed full of the following items are available to OCTC students:

• Multi-use items: pastas, sauces, condiments, peanut butter, fruit spreads, rice, beans, and cereal
• Single-use items: canned meat and fish, ramen, canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, and “instant” sides
• Ready to eat items: applesauce, fruit cups, crackers, fruit snacks, granola bars, and more
• Refrigerated items: rotating cold and perishable items such as juice, milk, yogurt, and fruit
• Frozen items: individual microwavable meals, meat, and vegetables
• Personal care items: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, lotion, dental hygiene items, feminine hygiene products, and skin care products

 

Donations and Ways to Help

 We accept:

• Non-perishable canned and boxed foods
• New or unopened personal care and hygiene products
• Monetary donations, which help to keep our shelves full and replenish higher need items.

If you are interested in making a donation of food or personal care items, or you're interested in making a monetary donation, please contact Cadie Underwood at cadie.underwood@ktcs.edu or call (270) 686-4663.

 

Save the Date for the 38th Annual 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024!

The “Annual Road Race” is named in honor of Grant G. “GG” Talbott, III who served as a counselor at OCTC for 10 years after retiring from Owensboro High School. He was a friend and mentor to many during his lifelong commitment to education. Talbott coordinated the road race from 1998 through 2007, and the race has grown to be one of the longest continuing races in the region. 

We have been fortunate to have the race sponsored each year by various businesses and organizations including, but not limited to Owensboro Municipal Utilities, Don Moore Automotive, Champion Ford, Daviess County Agriculture Extension Service, Chick-fil-A, Great Harvest Bread Company, Five Star Food Service, City of Owensboro, and the YMCA. 

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Cadie Underwood via email at cadie.underwood@kctcs.edu or call (270) 686-4663. If you are interested in contributing towards the OCTC Grant G. Talbott Scholarship, which assists students experiencing dire financial need, you can do so online.

To learn more about our Annual Road Race—registration and fee payment, photos, and race results—please, visit the 5K page.