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James Neiss/staff photographer
Niagara Falls, NY - High school students Julia Dirre of Niagara Falls and Madison Edwards of Newfane decorate the front room at Community Missions as part of Giving Tuesday. Volunteers from area high schools participating in the Leadership Niagara LYNC program donated their time giving back at Community Missions.


Press Release:

MEDIA ADVISORY – PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – MEDIA ADVISORY

City of Niagara Falls & Community Missions Embrace #GivingTuesday
Mayoral Proclamation to be Issued Declaring #GivingTuesday in City of Niagara Falls

WHAT: #GivingTuesday event in Niagara Falls
· See 50+ volunteers at Community Missions for annual Day of Giving Back
· City of Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster will make a proclamation, declaring Nov. 28 as #GivingTuesday in the City of Niagara Falls with several community partners. (Expected to attend: Community Missions, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Niagara Catholic, Niagara University)

WHEN & Tuesday, November 28, 2017
WHERE: 6:30 a.m. – Get Footage of Niagara University students preparing Breakfast for Shelter Guests
1570 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14304

11:00 a.m. – Get Footage of 40-50 High School students volunteering at Community Missions
1570 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14304

12:30 p.m. – Mayoral Proclamation at City Hall
745 Main St. Niagara Falls, NY 14302

WHY: #GivingTuesday is in its sixth year, and encourages people to dedicate a day to giving back to others during the holiday season. This is in response to the consumerism that is so prevalent during the holidays, and particularly, the week following Thanksgiving in particular, thanks to “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.”

This year, Community Missions has partnered with several organizations this year to meet needs:
· Niagara University’s Vincentian Scholars will arrive bright and early to prepare breakfast for those at the Mission, beginning at 6:30 a.m.
· Leadership Niagara will bring 100 high school students to the Mission to learn about servant leadership. Approximately 50 students will be in attendance on Nov. 28, with the remaining 50 visiting the following Tuesday, Dec. 5.
· Five local restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Mission. These include Rainforest Café, TGI Friday’s, Power City Eatery, The Village Bake Shoppe, and Third Street Retreat.

CONTACT: Christian Hoffman – Communications & Development Manager, Community Missions
choffman@communitymissions.org; Cell – 540-460-6920

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