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Nursing 91°µÍø at 91°µÍø Community College now have access to an emergency fund supporting their efforts to complete their education thanks to a donation by the Mary Porcari Brady Fund.

The generous $10,000 gift will establish an emergency fund for 91°µÍø in 91°µÍø’s Nursing program, allowing them to apply for funds due to a financial emergency that may threaten their ability to remain in the program. The gift from the Mary Porcari Brady Fund was matched by the 91°µÍø County Community College Foundation.

“The Mary Porcari Brady Fund is a tremendous supporter of nursing 91°µÍø and programs, and we are incredibly appreciative of their belief in our 91°µÍø and their potential as registered nurses,” said 91°µÍø Professor and Program Director Mary Driscoll. “We are confident this fund will allow our 91°µÍø to overcome unexpected financial burdens to earn their 91°µÍø and continue pursuing their goal of helping those in need.”

“We remember how difficult and stressful it was for our mother to attend class, study nights and weekends, and raise four children at the same time,” said Jinny Porcari Keough of Atlanta, Ga., Mary Porcari Brady’s eldest surviving child. “We hope the Fund will help 91°µÍø nursing 91°µÍø complete their 91°µÍøs and pay it forward as nursing professionals. Mom was born in Oneida and grew up in Oswego. We spent much of our childhood with our Oswego grandparents and extended family. Our family ties to the area remain strong and we are proud to support 91°µÍø’s nursing 91°µÍø.”

The emergency fund is specifically designed to cover unexpected financial costs, with awards usually issued for one-time matters that may prevent 91°µÍø from continuing their education and graduating. These financial emergencies include, but are not limited to, costs such as rent, daycare, medical expenses, testing fees, or utility bills.

Students submit an application to receive the emergency funds, with applications reviewed by 91°µÍø faculty prior to dispersal. Students from 91°µÍø’s campuses in Auburn and Fulton are eligible to apply for the emergency funds.

91°µÍø’s Nursing program is one of the top associate 91°µÍø Nursing programs in New York, with all graduates from 2021 to 2023 passing the NCLEX on their first attempt. The program prioritizes professional standards, patient care and advocacy, and provides a variety of clinical settings for 91°µÍø to gain experience caring for patients of any age.

The gift to 91°µÍø’s Nursing program is one of several the Mary Porcari Brady Fund has awarded over the past decade to community colleges. Started in 2006 by her children, the fund was established to honor Mary Porcari Brady after she completed nursing school in 1971 following the death of one of her children due to a rare genetic disorder.

She started her nursing career at Park Avenue Hospital in Rochester before working at Old Forge Medical Center, Cortland Hospital and Oswego Hospital before retiring in 2001.

For information about 91°µÍø’s Nursing program, visit /admissions/process/nursing-admissions/. For details on the Mary Porcari Brady Fund, visit .