Because of the incredible generosity of the Shepherds College community, we met our Giving Day goal and have raised more than $225,000, with gifts still coming in!
To every person who gave, shared, prayed, and helped spread the word, thank you. Your generosity directly supports our students as they discover their God-given potential, grow in confidence, prepare for employment, and build lives of connection and purpose.
Most of all, we praise the Lord for His faithfulness and provision. We are deeply grateful for the way He continues to work through people like you to advance the mission of Shepherds College.
From our students, faculty, and staff - THANK YOU!
You made this Giving Day one for the record books. 💙
13 days ago by Jessi Giles🚨 NEW $25,000 STRETCH CHALLENGE!
Reach our $200K goal tonight to unlock an additional $25,000!
An anonymous donor just stepped up with an incredible $25,000 stretch goal challenge. If we hit our initial goal of $200K, it will instantly unlock this additional $25,000 bonus gift. Help us cross the finish line to secure these vital funds!
At Shepherds College, we see the incredible, God-given potential in every one of our students. This Giving Day, you can help create opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to learn, grow, work, and thrive.
Our goal is to raise $200,000 for Shepherds College Giving Day to break down barriers and help our students build lives of Appropriate Independence™.
Your gift directly impacts three core pillars:
- Scholarship Support: Removes financial barriers through needs-based scholarships so no student is left behind.
- Expanded Impact: Builds our capacity so we never have to turn away an applicant searching for community and growth.
- Skills for Independence: Funds Christ-centered daily living and vocational training—directly driving our 90% graduate employment rate!
HOW YOU CAN HELP RIGHT NOW:
- GIVE NOW: Make your Giving Day gift today and help us reach our $200,000 goal!
- SPREAD THE WORD: Share Shepherds College Giving Day with your family and friends and encourage them to join you.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:
Prefer to give another way? You can also support Giving Day by:
- Check: Make checks payable to Shepherds College, note “Giving Day” + the class year you want to support, and mail to: Shepherds College, 1805 15th Ave, Union Grove, WI 53182.
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF): Select Shepherds Ministries, Inc. EIN: 39-0988997 (formerly Shepherds Baptist Ministries, Inc.) or Shepherds Foundation, Inc. EIN: 20-1344722.
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
Thanks to an incredibly generous group of donors, we just secured an additional $25,000 in matching funds—bringing our total challenge match pool to $100,000!
One Gift. Twice the impact. Countless possibilities.
With this 1:1 match, every single dollar you donate is doubled up to $100K, helping us hit our $200,000 target:
- Your $50 becomes $100
- Your $250 becomes $500
- Your $1000 becomes $2000
🏆 CROWN THE CLASS CHALLENGE 🏆
This Giving Day, students are eager to bring the crown home to their specific class. Support the Class of 2027 (+ 4th years), 2028, or 2029 and rally your family and friends to join you. Simply select their class year when making an online gift or add it to your check memo. Because this challenge is all about participation, the class with the highest number of individual donors takes the crown! Which class will take the victory?!
Donors
View All Donors| Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Class of 2029 | 5 | $11,607 |
| Class of 2028 | 9 | $752 |
| Class of 2027 | 8 | $2,554 |
