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Winter 2024 Update

Thank you for another year of profound generosity

As we approach the end of 2024 and the holiday season is just around the corner, we want to take this time to appreciate your generosity throughout the past year.

In this update, you’ll learn more about incredible milestones and achievements with our donors and supporters, the grand opening of Sydney Waterfront Campus, and the inspiring stories of NSCC students continuing to thrive in their education with the help of donor-funded supports.

Thank you for your ongoing support of NSCC students this year, and every year. You are making a difference.

From left to right, photo NSCC Foundation employees Caitlin McKellar, Ben Trenaman and Lauren Caines holding food in front of NSCC sign.
Giving Tuesday 2024: Fighting student food insecurity, together. On Giving Tuesday 2024, our community of support always amazes us with your ability to step up when students are facing immediate need.
Photo of The Honourable Dr. Mayann E. Francis, in her suit that's displayed at Sydney Waterfront Campus's new interpretative display of Dr. Francis.
A local legacy: The Honourable Dr. Mayann E. Francis Through a ceremony at Sydney Waterfront Campus, The Honourable Dr. Mayann E. Francis Library and Learning Commons and interpretive display was unveiled in recognition of Dr. Francis's legacy.
Photo of Sharon Atokolo
Uncertainties and Urgent Aid: Sharon Atokolo’s journey across the world to support her daughter When Sharon Atokolo left Nigeria with her family of five to pursue education in Nova Scotia, she carried not just career dreams, but the hope of creating a better life for her nine-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy.
Photo of Morgan Vassallo
Urgent Aid continues future social worker’s dream of helping her community: Morgan Vassallo Growing up in Dingwall, a small community in Cape Breton, Morgan witnessed the challenges of having limited access to mental health and social services. Despite the unexpected, she was determined to make a difference.
Photo of Brittany Bowden
“It turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made”: Brittany Bowden’s NSCC Story After university with the help of student awards, NSCC student Brittany Bowden is on a journey of discovering new opportunities at home and abroad with a newfound confidence.
Photo from Office Interiors and RICOH celebration event with their employees and NSCC employees and students in front of the Office Interiors and RICOH Graphic and Print Production Centre at Ivany Campus.
Investing in talent: Office Interiors and RICOH mark 17 years of supporting student success A 17-year partnership reached a remarkable milestone this September as Office Interiors, alongside their partner RICOH Canada Inc., celebrated surpassing $500,000 in donations to NSCC Foundation.
Photo Esplanade Street entrance to Sydney Waterfront Campus.
Welcome to NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus After years of planning, building and collaboration, NSCC officially held its grand opening events to welcome the community to the beautiful new Sydney Waterfront Campus.
Photo of Darian Young
“I felt a weight lift off my shoulders” - Finding support among crisis through NSCC's Rapid Response program With help from NSCC's Emergency Wildfire Bursary, Darian Young continued her education after losing her home to wildfires. Now, she's rebuilding her life and pursuing her dream of being an early childhood educator.

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