Noel Jones Community Support Grant Recipient – Quarter 3

Noel Jones is proud to announce East Doncaster Secondary College as the recipient of our Quarter 3 Community Support Grant.

Daniel and Kristee from Noel Jones recently presented the $1,000 cheque to the school’s Wellbeing Team, supporting their Student Emergency Lunch Program.

The grant will make a genuine difference to students whose families are experiencing financial hardship and who may arrive at school without food. Through the program, members of the Wellbeing Team can provide students with access to a nutritious meal when they need it most, and importantly, students can receive this support quickly, discreetly and with dignity. There is no complicated process, and most importantly, students do not need to feel embarrassed about asking for help.

The $1,000 grant will provide more than 200 nutritious meals to students experiencing financial hardship throughout the school year, helping ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn and participate at school without the worry of going hungry.

“We are incredibly grateful to Noel Jones for their generous support and for helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.” – Leesa Lewington, Student and Community Liaison, East Doncaster Secondary College

At Noel Jones, we believe strong communities are built through connection, support and meaningful local partnerships. We’re proud to support organisations like East Doncaster Secondary College that are making a real difference within the communities we work and live in.

Our Community Support Grant forms part of Noel Jones’ ongoing commitment to supporting the communities we work and live in. Each quarter, we provide funding to local organisations, schools, kindergartens and community groups making a positive impact across our network.

If you know of a local organisation that could benefit from our support, we encourage you to nominate them for a future grant round.

Noel Jones Community Support Program

The Noel Jones Community Support Program supports three main groups in our communities:

– Charity Groups and Events
– Sports Stars and Clubs
– Schools and Kinders

A percentage of each sale made through the Noel Jones network is apportioned to Noel Jones CSP to support our local communities.

How to apply for a grant

If your organisation or event falls within our support categories you may apply for a Noel Jones CSP grant. Applicants can apply once per financial quarter (and will need to reapply each quarter to be reconsidered for the next round of grants), with nominations being judged on the following criteria:

– Groups and organisations that aim to support and strengthen our local communities
– Groups and organisations that are in close proximity to the Noel Jones network
– Groups and organisations that provide opportunities for Noel Jones staff to participate and volunteer

To learn more about the Noel Jones Community Support Program visit: www.noeljones.com.au/communitysupportprogram.