The spirit of generosity was alive and well on all campuses on December 3 when the NLC Foundation surpassed their $10,000 goal for Giving Day. Together, we raised more than $11,000, all of which will go to student supports at NLC.
The Giving Day campaign began on November 1 and was truly an act of community from the get-go. Community partners agreed to promote Giving Day in their businesses, and Surerus Pipeline Inc. agreed to match donations up to $2,500.
This is an important campaign because the increasing costs of living affect our students and can have an impact on their education. According to the Food Hub at UBC, 30-40% of all students face food insecurity and it can have detrimental effects on their physical and mental health as well as their general wellbeing and grades.
Every dollar donated to Giving Day went directly to our students in the form of student supports. For food security, the Dawson Creek Hospital Auxiliary donated $1,000 to be used as $10 vouchers for the cafeteria.
Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we surpassed our goal which will really help the students here at NLC. It’s inspiring to see so many people come together to give back and make a difference
Kayla Von Bargen, NLC Foundation Communication and Events Specialist
Food security isn’t the only support the campaign will fund. It will also go towards financial aid for students facing emergencies, physical wellness in the form of discounted gym passes or fitness classes, or even towards social events that support student well-being.
Lorelee Mathias, Director of Student Services, spoke to what these donations mean to our students.
“In my daily work I see firsthand how Giving Day transforms lives. The donations directly support student wellness—promoting mental health, physical fitness, and well-being—ensuring our students have the resources to thrive both in and out of the classroom. These supports truly make a lasting impact!”
This was the first major campaign for Kayla Von Bargen, NLC Foundation Communication and Events Specialist, and she was thrilled that it was such a success.
“We are so happy with the success of NLC’s First Annual Giving Day,” said Kayla. “Thanks to the incredible support from our community, we surpassed our goal which will really help the students here at NLC. It’s inspiring to see so many people come together to give back and make a difference. A big thank you to all of our donors and volunteers! We look forward to seeing the lasting positive effects of this amazing day and continuing to grow this event year after year!”
Speaking of giving, it was NLC staff and students who created the Giving Day boxes for sale during the campaign. The cook training students and Chefs Michael French and Regan King were responsible for making over 1,000 gingerbread people as well as the fudge boxes. Carpentry Instructor Stephen Janssen contributed all of the wooden ornaments on the goodies boxes as well.
NLC would like to thank everyone involved for making this such a success!