Niagara University’s Community Efforts Recognized by Family & Children’s Service of Niagara
Family & Children’s Service of Niagarapresented Niagara University with its Gerald J. Kozak Community Partnership Award during the organization’s annual gala on Friday evening.
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president emeritus, accepted the award on the university’s behalf from Kenneth A. Sass, president and CEO of Family & Children’s Service of Niagara.
The award recognizes “collaborative efforts in addressing community needs and exemplifying the values of compassion, helping others and empowerment in their activities and services.” Singled out were NU’s Vincentian Scholars program, which enlists a select group of students to help alleviate poverty and social injustice, and the university’s participation in national public awareness programs – the Red Flag Campaign and Take Back the Night – that address partner violence.