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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Call to action: Come join us to make history
Noelle's Gift to Children posted a brief, uplifting call to action saying "Come join us to make history" on 2026-04-05, using a sunflower emoji to underscore hope and community. The message invites involvement but includes no event details, so follow the organization for updates on how to participate.
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Easter community greeting
Noelle's Gift to Children posted a Happy Easter greeting on 2026-04-05 thanking supporters and wishing the Sarnia Lambton community joy and connection. The brief message highlights the charity's ongoing work for local children and invites community sharing via hashtags.
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School closet sponsorship update
Noelle's Gift to Children reported that Southwest Regional Credit Union visited the school closet they sponsor at High Park Public School, where as a Silver Sponsor they have committed to keeping the closet stocked for three years. The update highlights essentials such as warm clothing, snacks, and hygiene items and includes a link to learn how to sponsor a school in your community.
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Chatham run volunteer request
Noelle's Gift to Children is seeking volunteers for a Chatham run and notes this is a good way to earn community hours. The brief post provides no date, time, location, or signup link, so contact the organization directly to learn when and how to register and which roles are available.
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Light Up the Night for Noelle CK Edition
Light Up the Night for Noelle CK Edition is a community run or walk organized by Noelle's Gift to Children, announced on April 1 with the event occurring in 24 days, which computes to April 25, 2026. The announcement emphasizes that spots are filling up and links to Race Roster for registration and full event details.
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Thank you message to partner
Noelle's Gift to Children posted a brief public thank you to Sons of Kent Brewing Co on 2026-03-31. The short message signals a partnership or recent support, useful for followers tracking local nonprofit collaborations.
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Opening band change announcement
Noelle's Gift to Children posted that the opening band has changed but assured followers the event will still be a fantastic experience. The short update includes hashtags #noellesgift, #growupgreat, and #smashhit, and directs readers to the organization's channels for lineup and ticket details.
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Donation update: handmade winter items
On March 30, 2026 Noelle's Gift to Children thanked the 100 Scarves knitting group for donating handmade hats, mitts, and muffs to Noelle's Gift Closets. The update highlights the practical warmth these items provide to children and families in Sarnia–Lambton and celebrates ongoing community support.
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Sunflower emoji post
Noelle's Gift to Children published a sunflower emoji post on 2026-03-28 with no caption or links. The item appears symbolic and contains no event details or contact information, so check the organization’s official channels for follow up posts or fuller context.
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Boneyard Originals Charity Event
The Boneyard Originals Charity Event brings The Boneyard Band to the Imperial Theatre on April 1 at 7:00 PM, with proceeds supporting Noelle's Gift to Children and Operation Christmas Tree. Presented by local sponsors, the show promises original songs, well known classics, and a high energy, feel good night of live music; visit the Imperial Theatre event page for tickets and seating details.
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Noelle's Gift Closets sponsorship support
Ritebite Orthodontics I docbraces has committed a Double Silver Sponsorship to support Noelle's Gift Closets at Errol Village Public School and Plympton-Wyoming Public School for the next three years, helping keep snacks, hygiene items, warm clothing, and everyday basics available. The announcement thanks the sponsor and invites others to learn how to become a Closet Sponsor via the provided link.
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Bronze sponsorship acknowledgement
Noelle's Gift to Children acknowledges Knights of Columbus - St. Michael Parish Brights Grove as a Bronze sponsor supporting St. John Fisher Catholic School and the Noelle's Gift Closet. The sponsorship helps keep snacks, hygiene items, warm clothing, and other essentials available for students for the coming year; organizations can learn more via the linked sponsor page.
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Enjoy Some Great Music
Noelle's Gift to Children shared a brief announcement titled Enjoy Some Great Music and urged supporters to get tickets soon. The post includes no artists, venue, date, or ticket link, so check the organization's website or social feeds for full event details and ticketing information.
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Noelle's Gift Closet sponsorship
Noelle's Gift to Children announced on 2026-03-24 that S&R Group has become a Gold Sponsor with a five year commitment to keep the Noelle's Gift Closet stocked with warm clothing, snacks, and hygiene items. The announcement invites individuals and organizations to learn how to become Closet Sponsors via the provided link.
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Light Up the Night for Noelle CK Edition
Noelle's Gift to Children is promoting Light Up the Night for Noelle CK Edition and asking supporters to register soon because spots may sell out. The post links to the official Race Roster registration page and notes the event is about one month away from the March 24 post date.
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Thank-you message to WDSS Tartans
Noelle's Gift to Children published a brief public thank you to WDSS Tartans on 2026-03-23. The message is a concise acknowledgement of support and provides no further details about the contribution or next steps.
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Winter Warfare ticket and photo-op fundraiser
On January 24, 2026, Winter Warfare at the Best Western supported Noelle's Gift to Children by donating five dollars from each ticket sold during the final two weeks of sales and by donating all proceeds from ring photo ops. The event turned fan experiences into direct support for local kids.
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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.
