‘STCC GIVES’ fundraising campaign seeks support for students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Technical Community College Foundation on June 3 will kick off “STCC GIVES,” a fundraising effort that seeks support for student programs and scholarships.
STCC GIVES presents an opportunity to help build scholarships to ensure that students have the support they need to succeed. All gifts made in June will be matched one to one.
“We are grateful for the support we have received over the years from our donors,” said Director of Operations & Donor Relations Kelly Galanis. “Whether you’ve donated in the past or you’re thinking of being a first-time donor, STCC GIVES is a perfect opportunity to help transform the lives of our students.”
STCC was named fourth best community college in the nation by Academic Influence and has been named a top college by readers of multiple area publications.
Galanis said donors had many options to support students:
- Make a gift online by visiting stccgives.com
- Text “STCCGives” to 50155
- Call the STCC Foundation at (413) 755-4529
- Mail a donation to STCC Office of Advancement, One Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01105
The STCC Foundation has set a goal of raising $10,000 for students to apply toward general support and programming. The Collins Companies will match the first $10,000 of gifts.
One student, Chicopee resident Miranda Lebel ’21, described how contributions helped her succeed.
"STCC was tremendously helpful in my journey towards becoming a nurse,” Lebel said. “I found the community to be supportive, kind, and a champion of my success. I was honored to receive scholarships from the STCC Foundation which made my education not just a dream, but a reality. The STCC Community is filled with superheroes!"
Interested in applying to STCC? Visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu