STCC seeks support on GivingTuesday to ‘fuel ambition’
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College is asking for help “to ignite the flames of ambition” on Nov. 28, which is GivingTuesday, an annual fundraising initiative held the week after Thanksgiving.
The STCC Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps the college goals and commitment to provide superior educational opportunities in the community, is seeking financial gifts from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends.
“As the world comes together on this GivingTuesday, we have a shared opportunity to ignite the flames of ambition, turning dreams into reality, and kindling hope for a brighter future for our STCC students,” said Jennifer Brown, President of the STCC Foundation Board of Directors.
“By contributing to the STCC Foundation, you're not just donating; you're becoming a vital source of fuel for countless ambitions. Your support powers our programs, scholarships, and initiatives that enable individuals to reach their full potential,” Brown said.
This year’s GivingTuesday theme, “fueling ambitions,” reflects STCC’s mission to support students as they transform their lives. A gift to STCC supports the college’s programs, scholarships and initiatives that enable individuals to reach their full potential.
Your donation, no matter the size, has the potential to transform lives and inspire greatness.Jennifer Brown, President, STCC Foundation Board of Directors
Individual gifts will be bundled with others to help students afford the education and transformation they seek, Brown said. STCC will accept any financial gifts on GivingTuesday.
“Your donation, no matter the size, has the potential to transform lives and inspire greatness,” Brown said.
GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.
People demonstrate generosity in many ways on GivingTuesday. Whether it’s helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving to causes we care about, every act of generosity counts. GivingTuesday has raised billions of dollars for critical causes around the world and gets 14.2 billion impressions on social media from people and organizations speaking up for the causes that matter to them and encouraging others to get involved.
"GivingTuesday inspires people all around the world to embrace their power to drive progress around the causes they care about, not just on one day but throughout the year." said Asha Curran, GivingTuesday’s CEO, and co-founder. "With country and community leaders, millions of organizations, and countless givers of all kinds, GivingTuesday is creating a shared space where we can see the radical implications of a more generous world."
Those who are interested in joining STCC Foundation’s GivingTuesday initiative can visit stcc.edu/give/giving-tuesday/
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 unequaled 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