On October 10, NC’s Student Administrative Council is giving students, staff and faculty a chance at a free barbecue lunch, in exchange for donated winter clothing items that will be donated to students.
From 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or while supplies last), members of the NC community can come out to the patio behind the Core student pub at the Welland Campus to grab a burger, hot dog, or veggie burger, along with chips and a drink, in exchange for a warm winter clothing item, or a donation of $2 or more, which will be used to purchase or distribute warm clothing to students in need this coming winter.
“A warm coat is something many of us take for granted, but for many students this is something they simply go without,” said NCSAC services manager Chris Williams. “NCSAC is looking to help rally staff, faculty, and students to donate any lightly used warm clothing (jackets, coats, sweaters, toques etc) to help keep everyone warm this Winter.”
The barbecue comes on the heels of a similar student-led event at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus on Sept. 26, which raised over $1,400 to support Bahamian victims of hurricane Dorian. The initiative was conceived and championed by students Rasá Burrows and Tatum Thompson.
Rasá Burrows (right) and Tatum Thompson (left) pose with NCSAC president Tom Price as they present a cheque for $1,400, raised at a community barbecue in support of Bahamian victims of Hurricane Dorian
“Its inspirational to see not only students helping students, but the entire Niagara College community as well,” said NCSAC president Tom Price. “The enthusiasm and engagement in affecting positive change through NCSAC in support of not only the college community, but in this case the international community is truly moving.”
Warm Winter Clothing BBQ
Thursday, Oct. 10
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Patio outside the Core student pub, Welland Campus
