Noelle's Gift to Children
Noelle’s Gift to Children is an organization focused on supporting children in local communities. Established in 2014 in memory of Noelle Paquette a young school teacher that learned there were many students that required support to exceed daily. She would often bring school supplies and snacks into her classroom that brought a smile to students that came to school with little essentials to attend class. The foundation has assisted over 25,000 children annually since its founding. Its stated mission is to provide every child with opportunities for growth, emphasizing education, healthy development, and resilience. The organization's main areas of focus include supporting learning, nutrition, physical activity, and access to basic necessities that aid student success.
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Last updated on Feb 17th, 2026
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Registration call to support community initiative
Noelle's Gift to Children posted a social call to action on March 13 asking community supporters to register for a spring registration and fundraising drive. The post says, "Help make history ...not to late to register 🌻" and uses hashtags like #ChathamKent and #growupgreat to share updates.
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Thank-you to sponsor for Kids Summer Fun Day
Noelle's Gift to Children thanks Jackpot Time Sarnia for supporting Kids Summer Fun Day at Tecumseh Park, noting bingo proceeds helped make last year’s event full of games and laughter. The organization highlights community generosity and expresses excitement for this year's edition.
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Team registration encouragement for upcoming event
Noelle's Gift to Children is urging teams to register soon for an upcoming exciting event, using a brief upbeat call to action and a sunflower emoji to set a friendly tone. The announcement does not include date, time, location, or cost, so contact the organization for registration details and deadlines.
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Chatham-Kent Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsorship
Noelle's Gift to Children is seeking Hole Sponsors for $250 and Memorial Board Sponsors for $100 to support student resources through the Chatham-Kent Memorial Golf Tournament. Memorial Board Sponsorships include a full tax receipt and the option to honor a loved one; sign up via https://bit.ly/3ZfSzZC or email donations@noellesgift.ca.
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Closet sponsorship update
Noelle's Gift to Children publicly thanked Bayview Chrysler Dodge and Matt Rothwell for becoming a Double Gold Sponsor to keep closets stocked at St. Thomas D'Aquin Catholic School and St. Clair Child & Youth Services. The sponsorship supports warm clothing, snacks, hygiene items, and everyday basics, and the announcement invites others to learn how to become a closet sponsor via the provided link.
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Sponsor a school closet
Noelle's Gift to Children is asking the community to finish funding every school closet in Sarnia-Lambton by sponsoring a closet at one of three levels: Bronze 1 year commitment of $1,000, Silver 3 year commitment of $1,000 annually, or Gold 5 year commitment of $1,000 annually. Nearly every school already has a sponsor, and this campaign aims to cover the remaining schools so students have dignified access to essentials; visit the campaign page to become a sponsor.
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Noelle’s Gift Closet Initiative Sponsorship Campaign
Noelle's Gift to Children is inviting sponsors in Chatham-Kent to fund school closets stocked with food, hygiene products, and essentials. Sponsorships are Bronze one year commitment of $1,000, Silver three years at $1,000 annually, and Gold five years at $1,000 annually; sign up through the campaign link to support students with dignity.
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Boneyard Originals Charity Event
Boneyard Band headlines a fundraising concert at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:00 PM, with proceeds benefiting Noelle's Gift to Children and Operation Christmas Tree. VIP tickets include a hat, tee shirt, and meet and greet; purchase tickets at the Imperial Theatre event page.
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Donation announcement
Noelle's Gift to Children received a $1,000 donation from Knights of Columbus Council 10102, celebrated at a cheque presentation on 2026-02-26 with Roger Paquette and Doug Robinson pictured. The announcement highlights support for students across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent and thanks community partners for investing in local youth.
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Double Bronze Sponsorship Announcement
Noelle's Gift to Children thanks Dr. Laura MacDonald of In Focus Eyecare for expanding her support from Lansdowne School to also sponsor Grand Bend Public School, becoming a Double Bronze Closet Sponsor. The update highlights how the Closet Sponsorship program helps students access essentials and invites others to join the sponsor network via the provided link.
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Stay up to date with Noelle's Gift to Children
Noelle's Gift to Children asks supporters to stay up to date with campaign updates and fundraising via their Zeffy page. Visit the link to follow news and donation options, and look for social posts tagged #noellesgift and #growupgreat.
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Closet Initiative Sponsorship
Noelle's Gift to Children thanks The Eye Guy in Sarnia for becoming a Bronze Sponsor of the Closet Initiative, supporting LCCVI in Petrolia for one full year with clothing, hygiene items, snacks, and personal care products. Local businesses can join the network of Closet Sponsors by following the campaign link to learn more and sign up.
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Charitable gaming partnership and program funding
Noelle's Gift thanks Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent and says funds raised at Riverview Charities allow continued support for students through essential resources and programs. The organization emphasizes that these contributions remove barriers so children can focus on learning and building confidence.
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Five-year Gold Sponsorship for school closets
Noelle's Gift to Children announced a five year Gold Sponsorship from Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Centre to keep school closets stocked at St. Joseph Catholic School and Sir John Moore Community School in Corunna. The commitment provides warm clothing, snacks, hygiene items, and everyday basics to help students feel comfortable and ready to learn; visit the link to learn more about sponsoring a closet.
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Donation announcement
On 2026-02-13 Noelle's Gift to Children announced a $1,000 donation from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 216 Petrolia to support students in Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent through the Grow Up Great initiative. The gift helps sustain local educational programs and underscores the importance of community partners in keeping services available for children.
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Closet Sponsorship Update
Noelle's Gift to Children shared a sponsored closet visit at Rosedale Public School on February 12 where Kyle Deloof of Davy Jones Quality Meats and Principal Caley observed the program in action. Davy Jones Quality Meats is a Silver Closet Sponsor committing to three years of support, helping ensure students can access essential items in a safe, dignified way; visit the link to learn how to become a Closet Sponsor.
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2026 Fundraising Result — $13,000 Raised
Noelle’s Gift to Children announced that 100 Women Who Care Sarnia-Lambton raised $13,000 to fully stock 13 local school closets for a year, providing food, clothing, and hygiene items to hundreds of students across 12 named schools.
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Evening in Paris Gala
Noelle's Gift to Children published a social media thank-you on 2026-02-06 crediting Kris Faubert for photographing their "Evening in Paris" Gala; view the Facebook story at the provided link.
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Chatham/Kent Committee Volunteer Registration
Join Noelle's Gift to Children as a volunteer with the Chatham/Kent Committee to help students grow and thrive in the community.
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Noelle’s Gift Fundraising Impact
Noelle’s Gift to Children celebrates the $13,000 raised by 100 Women Who Care Sarnia-Lambton for the Children's Closet Initiative, supporting local students with essential items.
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Closet Initiative Gold Sponsors
Enspec Environmental and the Matt Cousins Memorial Golf Tournament have committed to a 5-year sponsorship of the Closet Initiative at Christ the King Catholic School, ensuring essential supplies for students in Wallaceburg.
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Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser
The Annual Black Tie Gala Fundraiser raised $142,000 for Noelle's Gift to Children on January 24, 2026, significantly impacting local families in need.
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January Volunteer of the Month: David Bydeley
David Bydeley has been honored as the January 2026 Volunteer of the Month at Noelle's Gift to Children for his dedication and impactful service to the community.
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Evening in Paris Gala
Join Noelle's Gift to Children for the Evening in Paris Gala on January 25, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton, featuring exquisite decor by RL Design.
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Annual Gala Sponsorship Acknowledgment
Noelle's Gift to Children expresses heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors of the Annual Gala, highlighting their significant contributions to supporting children in the community.