Students thank donors on Student Appreciation Day
Thank you for your kindness towards the college and us,” wrote international Business student Pranab Chapagai.
“Generous donors like you have a positive impact on students like me,” wrote Horticulture Technician student Sameet Patel.
“Thank you for putting a smile on our faces each morning,’ wrote Hospitality student Sabina Djotka.
There was an outpouring of gratitude at NC’s Development team table on Student Appreciation Day. What began as an initiative to thank students transformed into an opportunity for students to thank College supporters.
The team set up a table at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake (outside of E102) on November 2 as part of a college-wide event, which offered students an assortment of treat giveaways and a chance for them to ‘pay it forward.’
Students had an opportunity to write thank-you cards to NC donors – specifically those who support NC’s Nourishing Minds Fund (through the Giving Tuesday initiative in November). Seventy-five students wrote cards to thank NC donors in just two hours.
A student takes time to write a thank-you card to donors to the Nourishing Minds Fund.
“I was blown away by the positive energy and enthusiasm during Student Appreciation Day,” said Emily O’Connor, Development Officer who organized the initiative. “As a newer employee, it was great to interact with students and learn more about the programs they are taking or why they’ve chosen to attend NC. Many of them commented that they’ve participated in the Rise and Shine breakfasts that NCSAC puts on through the Nourishing Minds fund and when they found out they could thank donors and supporters of the program with a handwritten card, they were eager to give back.
“We underestimated how popular this activity would be and quickly ran out of cards and snacks within the first hour of being set-up. Can’t wait to do it again!”
Students who wrote thank-you cards were entered into a draw for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the campus store. The winner was Stella Ng.
The notes will be given to supporters who donated to NC’s Giving Tuesday initiative last year, which raised $9,250 for the Nourishing Minds Fund. Established by NC Student Administrative Council, the Nourishing Minds Fund addresses food insecurity by supplying electronic grocery cards to help students in need, to buy food, toiletries, and other life necessities.
NC plans to raise additional funds for Nourishing Minds Fund on Giving Tuesday 2023, which will take place on November 28.
