Noelle’s Gift to Children has donated a total of $188,500 to the St. Clair Catholic and Lambton Kent district school boards to support students and families in need.
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“For 10 years now, Noelle’s Gift to Children, with guidance and care from the Paquette family, has provided tremendous support for students and families who need help,” Scott Johnson, director of education for St. Clair Catholic, said in a release.
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“What a tremendous gift to our communities; and an awesome legacy for Noelle, who was a much-loved daughter, sister, friend and teacher.”
The Noelle’s Gift to Children charitable fund was established in memory of Noelle Paquette, a former kindergarten teacher with St. Clair Catholic board.
Donations are shared among the St. Clair Catholic and Lambton Kent boards to purchase eyeglasses, clothing, food, medicine and medical equipment. The funds are dispersed independently by the two boards.
Teachers are able to access up to $200 for children in need. Requests in excess of $200 are made by the principal and are processed quickly, to get help to families as soon as possible.
The total donated in 2022 was $158,000.
“The positive impact of Noelle’s Gift to Children is felt throughout our schools every single day,” John Howitt, director of education for the Lambton Kent board, said.
“They are unique in that they are able to meet a wide array of emerging and unanticipated needs, quickly and confidentially.”
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