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Stan Deen Foundation's mission is to instill hope in the lives of underprivileged children and teens.

09/25/2026

Brace yourselves! Brave the Dark is now streaming on Paramount+.

Know someone who needs to see this? Tag them below! 👇

09/11/2026

Happy 89th heavenly birthday to Stan Deen! So much of who Stan was continues to live on through his students, especially his love for people and the arts.

So today, give a Hershey bar to someone who could use some encouragement. We know that’s exactly what he’d be doing if he were still here.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we honor the hardworking teachers, mentors, artists, parents, and community members who pour their time, talent, and heart into helping children reach their potential.

Our foundation was created in memory of Stan Deen, a teacher who believed in children and understood the power of hard work, education, and creativity.

Today, we carry that belief forward—one child, classroom, and creative opportunity at a time. Happy Labor Day!

08/31/2026

It’s back-to-school time! 📚

As we head into another school year of helping kids reach their potential in education and the arts, we keep coming back to one of Stan’s favorite chalkboard quotes:

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt

Here’s to a new year of learning and dreaming big! ✨

08/26/2026

Over the weekend, four members of the Stan Deen Foundation’s board, a lieutenant from Lancaster County Prison, and a local performing arts director spent time in Kensington hearing from Jeremy Chen about his work with Klean Kensington and rolling up our sleeves alongside local teens for a neighborhood beautification project.

There’s something special about working side by side. It was great to spend time with these young people and be part of making their neighborhood a place they can feel proud of. We’re thankful for the work they’re doing and honored to support them along the way.

08/24/2026

On Thursday, Nathaniel Deen spoke to 1,000 educators in the Hempfield School District and shared the story of Stan Deen, the high school English teacher who changed his life.

Reflecting on one of his hardest seasons, Nate shared how Stan chose to see the hurting kid behind the behavior. He showed up, listened, and believed in Nate when Nate didn’t know how to believe in himself.

Sometimes, we don’t realize the impact of the small things we do for a student. We may never see how their story ends. But we can be the person who helps change the direction of it.

As Nate said, “Go be someone’s Mr. Deen.”

08/20/2026

$8,500 raised for local youth! 🎉

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing community, we raised $8,500 at last month’s New Holland Classic Car Show to help empower vulnerable youth through education and the arts.

A huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors and vendors who helped make the event possible, and to everyone who came out and supported the cause. Your support is making a real difference in the lives of children and young people in our community. We’re so grateful!

07/27/2026

Looking for a speaker who will inspire, encourage, and challenge your audience?

Nathaniel Deen brings a powerful message of courage and resilience through stories that resonate with students, educators, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations alike.

As the new school year approaches, Nate is available to speak on topics including:

✨ The impact of education
✨ The power of the arts
✨ Courage in the face of adversity
✨ Living with purpose and resilience

Whether you're planning a back-to-school event, conference, chapel, fundraiser, or community gathering, we'd love to connect.

Ready to bring Nate to your next event? Submit a speaking request today: https://standeenfoundation.org/request-for-speaking-engagement/

07/22/2026

“Ten years later… his greatest work is still unfolding.”

Ten years ago today, we lost Stan Deen. We lost the man whose name our Foundation proudly carries. But we didn’t lose his legacy.

Every child who finds hope, every mentor who chooses to show up, every act of kindness and every second chance… his influence lives on.

Stan believed in seeing potential where others saw problems. He believed that one caring adult could change the course of a young person’s life. He proved it every day.

The Stan Deen Foundation exists to carry that belief forward—through education, the arts, mentorship, and opportunities that help young people discover their worth.

Today, we remember Stan with gratitude, but more importantly, we honor him by continuing the work he started.

The greatest legacy isn’t what we leave behind.

It’s what continues because we lived.

Thank you, Stan.

We’ll keep paying it forward.

07/17/2026

Classic cars, great people, and an incredible cause. 🚘❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the New Holland Classic Car Show, where nearly 300 classic cars were on display! From our amazing vendors and volunteers to every attendee who stopped by, your support helped make the day one to remember and benefited the Stan Deen Foundation.

We appreciate each and every one of you!

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1875 Junction Rd
Manheim, PA
17545

Website

http://www.standeenfoundation.org/

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