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"As of September 30th, NCCC has distributed over $1,799,000 in CARES Act funding to support 856 current students. The Financial Aid Department spent countless hours contacting students multiple times to ensure they applied for this incredible opportunity. Students could utilize this funding to help ease some of the financial burdens brought on by the COVID-19 crisis without impacting their financial aid. Since roughly 85% of our students receive financial aid, this was extremely important for them. However, we unfortunately don’t know when this pandemic will end which is why we need your help! Our students need support to purchase laptops, internet connection, daycare, and so much more. Please donate today and help our students continue to receive an education from the smart place to start.”

Jim TrimboliDirector of Financial Aid

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"Our goal during the pandemic was to not only keep our students involved and active, but also give back to the community that provides so much for us. Throughout this year, the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute Student Club has donated care packages for those suffering from homelessness, raised and donated money to supply students in housing with meals, volunteered for the ACF Annual Golf Outing which raises money for student scholarships, collected and donated canned goods for the NCCC Student Pantry, and cooked turkeys for the Niagara Falls Community Missions. We strive to provide our students with the best education possible which includes engaging in community activism. Please help us to continue to enrich our students’ experiences by donating today!"

Sabrina FasoStudent Services Advisor

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"During these challenging times of political, fiscal, and social upheaval, as well as uncertainty related to COVID-19, NCCC is working to be a steadying influence for students and members of the community. Anti-Racist information sessions were held to connect the NCCC faculty more empathetically to the student body. An Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness Action Plan was affirmed across the campus by all of the academic divisions, faculty senate, student senate and the Board of Trustees. The College committed to the Diversity Dialogues this academic year as part of the collective SUNY 64 on 64. Giving to the NCCC Day of Giving is a worthwhile endeavor to further the pursuits of ALL students who are striving to connect with our subject matter, our ideals, and potential careers to support their lives."

John StrongChief Diversity and Equity Officer

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"The NCCC nursing simulation lab is used not only for students to simulate real-life scenarios, but also in the community to support our EMT’s and Paramedics when learning and training on skills and new clinical experiences. The need for updated manikins, software, equipment, and maintenance is a continual expense to the College. It is essential that our labs in all of the Allied Health programs remain current as our program is highly regarded in the community with many employers asking for our graduates. Our students are dedicated to their education and learning experiences jumping eagerly back into clinical rotations without question during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to help us provide our students with the best educational experience possible by donating."

Dr. Diane Pytlik-FlammiaAssistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Nursing & Allied Health Programs

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"In what seemed like a blink of an eye, the NCCC community went remote in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NCCC IT Department provided hardware, software, and training services to accomplish this task. We worked to distribute campus laptops and workstations to over 200 students, faculty, and employees who needed equipment for home use. The IT staff partnered with our faculty to create new online content, reconfigure offices and classrooms to record lectures, and repurposed classroom equipment so students could continue to receive a full educational experience. We addressed the specific requirements for each academic program and crafted training programs for the campus community to utilize.

The NCCC community has persevered through all of these changes. Looking beyond the pandemic, this past year has shown the need for modernized mobile technology such as laptops and hotspots, specialized remote learning resources such as online models and virtual labs, and funding for take-home student licenses. Tools like these will help our students excel in the years ahead. You can help us provide our students these tools by making a donation today."

Jesse GoldbergDirector of Technical Services