Thaddeus Stevens College Foundation

Give Like Thad – Empowering Opportunity at Thaddeus Stevens College

At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, we believe in transforming potential into purpose. Every day, our students embark on a journey toward brighter futures through hands-on learning, practical skills, and career readiness. Over the last three years, we have seen a 20% increase in enrollment, with approximately 1,500 students now part of our campus community. Last year alone, funds raised from this event helped us launch 670 students into the regional workforce—equipped with the skills they need to succeed.

Today, you have the power to be a part of their story—changing lives in just 24 hours through the Extraordinary Give.

Why does your gift matter? Nearly 40% of our students are eligible for the Stevens Grant and are able to attend for minimal or no cost. This grant can cover tuition, books, tools, housing, and meals for students with financial need. For the rest, graduates leave with an average of $12,000 in student debt—far below the national average. But they don’t just graduate—they thrive: 98% of our students secure job offers or continue their education immediately, stepping into high-demand careers in fields like construction, manufacturing, and technology.

But there’s more to the story. Your support today goes beyond tuition assistance—it funds the tools, resources, and experiences that shape our students into leaders. From essential scholarships to our Student Home Construction Program, where students learn by building homes for the local community, your gift makes a tangible impact on both their education and their futures.

How can you make an impact?

1. Donate to Change Lives: Every dollar you give today is partially matched, doubling the impact of your generosity. Your contribution helps provide scholarships, tools, and resources that allow students to focus on their education and graduate prepared for success.
   Donate today

2. Join the Celebration

   • Celebrate at Penn Square: From 5-8 PM, swing by and give Champ a high-five (Corner of King and Queen Sts.) before heading down to Foxduck.
   • Foxduck Screen Printing: From 4-9 PM, create your own print at Foxduck (11 W. King St.) and take home a unique reminder of this extraordinary day.
   • Lancaster Science Factory: Bring your family to hands-on STEM activities from 4-7 PM and see how our students are shaping the future with science, technology, and innovation. (454 New Holland Ave.)

When you Give Like Thad, you’re not just supporting an education—you’re investing in a future workforce that will shape the industries that power our communities. You’re helping students graduate with minimal debt, enter thriving careers, and give back to the communities they call home.

Today, let’s come together to make an extraordinary impact. Your gift can transform lives—one student, one home, one community at a time.

Who We Are

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a premier, residential, two-year, accredited technical college that prepares students for skilled employment in a diverse, ever-changing workforce. Founded in 1905 with 15 students, Thaddeus Stevens College has grown to more than 1,300 students and 24 high-skill, high-wage technical programs.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is Pennsylvania's only state-owned two-year college of technology. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology requires that all students are a resident of the state of Pennsylvania and have established residency for a minimum of one year prior to applying. Exceptions regarding residency will only be granted to military veterans. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is recognized by the Aspen Institute, an independent research panel, as one of the top two-year colleges in the country six consecutive times. A full listing of programs is available at www.StevensCollege.edu.