The pandemic created daunting challenges for higher education. The federal government provided California Community Colleges billions of dollars in aid for students and institutions. How did they use these funds? How well did their pandemic recovery activities and investments help reengage students? What will institutions do when the money runs out? Responses from 71 out of 114 colleges PPIC surveyed reveal that most colleges perceived their use of aid to be successful in achieving key outcomes both for students and the institutions. Instead of providing equal awards to all students, many colleges targeted those with the greatest needs--prioritizing equity over equality. Investments that made college more affordable were perceived to be the most successful for supporting student equity, enrollment, and success. Although both faculty and students benefited, much of the funding went directly to students, even that earmarked for institutional support. Funding facilitated the transition of courses, supports, and services to an online format. Over half of the colleges intend to offer more than 40 percent of courses online in the near future. Colleges intend to continue aid for food insecurity and mental health at the same or an expanded level, and emergency aid at a reduced level.