Supplied by Sault College…

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON April 30, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on all of our lives and our students are no exception. Throughout all of this, our students have shown their resilience, perseverance and ability to thrive in unprecedented times. Sault College remains committed to supporting its students and, as part of this, has partnered with the Sault College Students’ Union to launch many important student-centred initiatives.

 

Together, Sault College and the Sault College Students’ Union have collaborated to re-open the student food bank as well as establish the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund. Each of these initiatives assists our students in different yet important ways and provides an added level of support to help them succeed as we move through these fluid and challenging times.

 

The College is tremendously grateful for those who have donated or have reached out about supporting our students. United Way Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District – Harvest Algoma graciously stepped up to help to provide a healthy food source for our students through our student food bank. This type of support has been instrumental in making these types of initiatives become a reality.

 

“Our students are at the centre of everything we do and I am so proud and grateful to see all of the hard work and dedication of our Sault College and broader community come to fruition through these types of initiatives,” said Dr. Ron Common, President, Sault College. “COVID-19 has affected all of us in different ways and this type of support can have lasting impacts on the lives of our students. I am tremendously grateful to everyone who has and continues to go above and beyond to help our students,” he added.

 

“For our students, having extra support during this time of uncertainty offers some level of relief and it has been inspiring to see the College and broader community pull together for our students,” added Ahmad Alkosani, President, Sault College Students’ Union.

For those who have expressed interest in donating to Sault College’s COVID-19 Student Relief Fund or the Student Food bank can do so by sending an e-transfer to SCSUFundsInTrust@saultcollege.ca. Tax receipts can be issued for donations of $20 or more. Please note in the message section where you would like to direct your donation “Food Bank Donation” or “Emergency Relief Fund”. We want to acknowledge the support and generosity of our donors. If you are comfortable, please include your email address in the message section of the e-transfer so we can formally share our appreciation with you as well as provide a tax receipt for donations over $20. Your email address will not be used or shared for any other purpose.

Cheques payable to the Sault College Administrative Council can also be sent to 443 Northern Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6B 4J3. In the memo section, please specify either “Food Bank Donation” or “Emergency Relief Fund”. Tax receipts will be sent for donations over $20 to the mailing address provided on the cheque.

Thank you to all who have helped and continue to help to support our students.

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About Sault College

The vision of Sault College is to provide a transformative life experience through empowering those who study with us to think and learn in progressive, innovative ways, including those we have not yet imagined. Sault College grants Ontario College certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, and degrees to its graduates. The College is the largest deliverer of apprenticeship training in all of Northern Ontario. Sault College has a significant economic impact on the community, with spin-offs in excess of $158 million. Over $1.8 million dollars in scholarships, bursaries and awards are distributed annually to students at the College. Located on the border to the United States and situated in the middle of three of the largest Great Lakes on the planet, in the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe, Sault College is one of 24 publicly-funded colleges in the province of Ontario.