In 2023, Niagara Pride launched the #WNYPrideNetworkForSocialGood campaign.  In the past, Niagara Pride has organized and participated in a number of food drives, clothing drives, backpack drives, etc.  Knowing that there is strength in numbers, Niagara Pride designed a campaign to encourage LGBTQ+ individuals in WNY as well as LGBTQ+ agencies to come together and work together on various social good projects to benefit the community. 

 

The #WNYPrideNetworkForSocialGood initiative will focus on ways LGBTQ+ organizations can unite to build bridges with other groups and agencies in order to improve WNY.

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2024 Campaigns:

September - Sock Donation: Niagara Pride was once again honored to be one of Bombas Socks Donation Partners here in WNY.  This year, we received 10,000 pairs of socks, which we were able to distribute to:  Heart, Love and Soul; Pinnacle Community Services; Save the Michaels; Compass House; and Buffalo City Missions.

 

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June - Have Pride in Giving:  As we celebrate Pride Month, let's give back to the community which supports us.  For 30 days, place the following items into a box and on July 1, bring the box to a local food pantry of your choice:

6/1 - box of cereal                                6/11 - can of condensed milk           6/21 - box of shelf stable milk

6/2 - can of peas                                  6/12 - bottle of ketchup                    6/22 - jar/can of pasta sauce

6/3 - box of pasta                                 6/13 - ramen noodles                        6/23 - box of brownie mix

6/4 - jar/can of spaghetti sauce       6/14 - can of carrots                           6/24 - juice boxes

6/5 - can of corn                                   6/15 - bag of flour                               6/25 - bag of chips

6/6 - package of socks                       6/16 - canned tuna                             6/26 - canned soup

6/7 - tube of toothpaste                    6/17 - canned chicken                       6/27 - canned chicken

6/8 - box of cake mix                          6/18 - can of mixed veggies             6/28 - canned tuna

6/9 - bag of rice                                    6/19 - box of pasta                              6/29 - box of cereal

6/10 - box of mac & cheese               6/20 - toothbrush                               6/30 - bottle of cooking oil

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Make sure to take a picture of your donation box and post it on our Facebook page with the hashtag #WNYPrideNetworkForSocialGood or email your picture to info@niagarapride.org

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2023 Campaigns:

December - Selfie with Santa & Mrs. Claus:  Board Members of Niagara Pride dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves to create a memorable event for the Niagara Falls community.  At the Cave of the Winds, attendees were able to get a free selfie as well as donate a new hat, scarf, and/or gloves set.  We collected approximately 50 hats, 25 scarves, and 25 mittens/gloves which were donated to a local shelter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November - Thanksgiving Meal Food Drive:  Individuals and agencies were encouraged to start a Giving Box, where one food item a day was placed in the box from November 1, 2023 through November 20, 2023.  Boxes were then donated to local food pantries and shelters around WNY.
 

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August - Sock Donation: Niagara Pride was honored to have been able to share a sock donation made by Bombas with three local community service providers:  Pinnacle Community Services; Heart, Love and Soul; and Community Missions. Over 7,000 pairs of socks were split equally between these three incredible agencies. 

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