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? 90% of students receive financial aid. Your support doesn’t just make a difference — it opens doors and changes lives through scholarships for hardworking students. This year, your gift goes even further: every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 by a generous donor.

How can you make an impact?

1. Donate to Change Lives: your gift is doubled, your impact is amplified, and your support helps students build the futures they deserve. That means your gift can provide tuition, books, tools, housing, and meals for students with financial need. These are not simply educational expenses—They are the foundation of stability, access, and opportunity for students who are working hard to build their futures. And our students don’t just graduate—they thrive: 97% secure job offers or continue their education immediately, stepping into high-demand careers in fields like construction, manufacturing, and technology.

2. Join the Celebration

   • Celebrate at Penn Square: From 11-1PM, 5-9 PM, swing by and give Champ a high-five (Corner of King and Queen Sts.). Connect with current students to hear the impact donors like you make on their future and why they love Thaddeus Stevens College.
   • 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. You can help 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 1,500 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.