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NIAGARA NEWS STAFF

Niagara College is looking to raise $40,000 for the NC Cares United Way Campaign by Dec. 14, and time is running out.

There is a list of grand prizes to be won by those who donate before the deadline, including a helicopter ride over Niagara Falls, a six-month parking pass (starting Sept. 1, 2018), dinner for two at NC’s own Benchmark restaurant, and a fireworks cruise at the falls. Along with the grand prizes, there are weekly prizes being given away to those who give to the campaign.

The winners of the grand prizes will announced after the campaign wraps up at the President’s holiday reception.

United Way South Niagara helps those in need by investing the money raised in non-profit organizations around the community. Doing this develops programs like Wipe Out!, a local organization that addresses poverty. One-in-three residents of this region use a program that is funded by United Way. The South Niagara branch includes Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Welland, Port Colborne, Pelham and Wainfleet.

Last year, Niagara College raised $43,763, and in 2015, was given the Workplace Campaign of the year Award, given to the volunteers who show leadership and dedication in their community. So far, the college has raised $28,000, and are looking for more donations to meet their goal to improve the lives of those in need. Visit the NC Cares page on the Niagara College website for information on how to donate, and a list of weekly prize winners.