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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Emoji social post
Noelle's Gift to Children posted a short celebratory message on 2026-04-25 using the emojis 📣 and 🥰 to convey excitement and warmth. The brief update is a quick social moment you can view and engage with on the organization profile.
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Closet Initiative sponsorship request
Noelle's Gift to Children is inviting Chatham-Kent businesses, families, and community groups to sponsor school closets stocked with food, hygiene products, and everyday necessities. Sponsorship tiers are Bronze 1 year at $1,000, Silver 3 years at $1,000 annually, and Gold 5 years at $1,000 annually; learn more or become a sponsor at the provided link.
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Race Night
Race Night, hosted by Noelle's Gift to Children at Chatham Christian School, brings a Kids 1km Run, a 5k Run, and a 5k Walk to the local community. Online registration is closed but in-person race day registration will be available on site, so come down to sign up and join the start line excitement.
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Co-Chair Caress thanked for sharing the organization's story
On 2026-04-23 Noelle's Gift to Children thanked an outlet for letting Co Chair Caress share the organization's story, using a sunflower emoji and the hashtags #noellesgift, #SmashHit, and #growupgreat. The short post highlights gratitude and community outreach tied to the organization's campaign conversation.
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Boneyard Originals Charity Concert — April 1, 2026
On April 1, 2026 the Boneyard Originals Charity Concert at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia brought the community together with a performance by the Boneyard Band and support from sponsors including Padre's Grillhouse, George Langstaff Construction, and Innovative Construction. The event will help support programs through Noelle's Gift to Children and Operation Christmas Tree, reflecting strong local generosity.
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Volunteer Week recognition
Noelle's Gift to Children marked Volunteer Week on April 22, 2026, thanking committees, board members, event-day helpers, and countless volunteers who keep programs like Light Up the Night for Noelle and The Closet Initiative running. Their volunteers provide time, ideas, and compassion to support students across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent.
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Closet sponsorship and funding update
Noelle's Gift to Children announced that Bayview Chrysler Dodge will fully fund the St. Clair Child & Youth Services closet for the next five years, following a visit where Craig McKenzie led a tour of the stocked essentials. The update highlights a sustained corporate sponsorship that ensures students have ongoing access to necessary and confidence boosting items.
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Volunteer recognition: Maria Christou
Noelle's Gift to Children honors volunteer Maria Christou for growing from school service hours into a consistent, initiative driven volunteer. The update notes that Maria even brought her brother to volunteer at the 2025 Gala and expresses heartfelt gratitude for her ongoing dedication.
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Free Family Swims Program
Noelle's Gift to Children is sponsoring Free Family Swims at Wallaceburg Sydenham District Pool and Blenheim Gable Rees Rotary Pool, offered at no cost to local families. The initiative is funded in part by proceeds from Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent bingos and aims to provide accessible, joyful experiences for children and caregivers in Chatham Kent.
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Thermos Drive for Local Students
Noelle's Gift to Children is collecting new and gently used thermoses to help students keep food warm or drinks cold during the school day. Mission Thrift Store Sarnia hosted a Thermos Drive, and donations can still be dropped off at the thrift store or at Libro Credit Union locations in Sarnia and Blenheim.
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Share of news article about farmer and friends helping Noelle's Gift to Children
A Chatham Daily News story published on 2026-04-14 describes how a farmer and friends rallied to support Noelle's Gift to Children, highlighting local generosity. Read the linked article on chathamdailynews.ca for the full community report.
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Noelle's Gift Closets support request
Noelle's Gift to Children thanks Enbridge for a Double Bronze Sponsorship through ENBFuelingFutures that will support Noelle's Gift Closets at Dresden Area Central School and Brigden Public School for the next year. The closets need snacks, hygiene products, warm clothing, and everyday basics, and community members can learn how to donate or become a Closet Sponsor via the provided link.
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Thank-you message and Grow Up Great mention
Noelle's Gift to Children thanked organizers, volunteers, and the Chatham/Kent community for a special evening and highlighted the Helping students "Grow up Great" message. The brief post was published on 2026-04-12 and uses hashtags to amplify community appreciation and program visibility.
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Charitable Gaming fundraising announcement
Noelle's Gift to Children noted that funds raised at Riverview Gaming Centre through Charitable Gaming Chatham Kent help support programs like Noelle’s Gift Closets, Free Swims, and Family Fun Days. The brief announcement published on 2026-04-10 is a community thank you and an ongoing acknowledgement rather than a time limited campaign with a stated goal.
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Light up the Night - CK Edition race
Noelle's Gift to Children needs volunteers for the Light up the Night CK Edition race at Mud Creek Trail in Chatham on Friday, April 24, 2026. Volunteer roles include registration and course marshaling, and high school students can earn community involvement hours while supporting the 1km Kids Run, chip timed 5km Run, and 5km Walk.
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Light up the Night - CK Edition race
Noelle's Gift to Children brings back Light up the Night CK Edition at Mud Creek Trail on Friday, April 24, 2026 with a 1km Kids Run at 7:30 PM, a chip timed 5km Run at 7:45 PM, and a 5km Walk at 7:50 PM. The night is community focused, family friendly, and seeking volunteers, including high school students who need community involvement hours.
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Donation supports Free Family Swim Days
Noelle's Gift to Children thanks the Lambton Kent District School Board Social Committee for a donation that will support Free Family Swim Days in Sarnia/Lambton and Chatham-Kent. These pool days will be completely free for families, with specific dates and locations to be announced by the organization.
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Beacon of Light celebration
RWTO Sarnia Lambton invites the community to the Beacon of Light celebration at the Sarnia Sign in Centennial Park on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM to honor 70 years of service. The event is open to all, including people curious about membership and the organizations Caring and Sharing initiatives.
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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.
