Vote For Bangor Area Non-Profits to Receive $5000
This will be the fifth year that $5000 will be voted on by the people to give one Bangor Area Non-Profit a boost to start the year.
At an annual meeting held by the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, Machias Savings Bank will be investing $5000 to the Bangor Area Non-Profit that garners the most votes to receive the hefty gift. The announcement will be ZOOMed and be streamed live on Facebook at 3 PM on Thursday, January 28th during the meeting.
Right now you can vote in the first round of voting, which goes through this Friday, January 15th at 5 PM. This will narrow the list down to 20 non-profits for the second round of voting which will go from Tuesdsay, January 19th to Tuesday, January 26th at 5 PM
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NMCC Falcon Jaron Gentle (left) adjusts settings while team member Gavin Cote competes in Rocket League while streaming over Twitch for the Gaming for a Cause fundraiser on Dec. 12.
(Courtesy of Jon Adams/2 In 1 LLC)
NMCC Falcon Jaron Gentle (left) adjusts settings while team member Gavin Cote competes in Rocket League while streaming over Twitch for the Gaming for a Cause fundraiser on Dec. 12.
(Courtesy of Jon Adams/2 In 1 LLC)
First ‘Gaming for a Cause’ fundraiser aids local groups
Contributed • January 9, 2021 Northern Maine Community College’s Falcons esports team kicked off a 24-hour Gaming for a Cause challenge in December to raise funds for three local nonprofits selected by team members.
On Saturday the NMCC Falcons esports team kicked off a 24-hour Gaming for a Cause challenge to raise funds for three local nonprofits selected by team members. Starting at noon, the athletes livestreamed their gameplay via the online platform Twitch, broadcasting from the NMCC gymnasium. The team aimed to stream through the following day at noon.
The event raised $1,200 through online donations, which will be evenly distributed to the selected charities. “We were very excited to see the donations come in,” said NMCC Esports Coordinator and Coach Chris Perry. “A fully online fundraiser can be intimidating for people, and we’re very happy that the community saw our effort and showed support.”