Kids4Kids Foundation is set to receive more than $3,000 to support their important work, thanks to the generosity of the Lismore community in this year’s Officeworks Make a Difference Appeal.
Throughout June, the appeal encouraged customers to donate at the checkout in-store or online with funds going directly to local community organisations chosen by store teams based on what felt most relevant to their local communities.
Officeworks Lismore chose to raise funds for Kids4Kids Foundation to provide over 600 children with essential school supply packs. This fundraising has contributed to the total $52,000 raised for Kids4Kids Foundation by Officeworks stores during the appeal.
Kids4Kids Foundation CEO, Tanya Glancy said, ‘We are profoundly grateful to Officeworks, their dedicated team, and all the generous donors who have supported the Kids4Kids Foundation Charity with this Campaign in the Officeworks Stores.
‘It enables us to significantly expand our reach and enhance the educational opportunities for children who need them most,’ she said.
‘This support not only helps the educational futures of these children, it helps ease the financial burden on their families and ensures students can go to school feeling prepared and confident. We thank Officeworks for supporting us with our mission to help create brighter futures for children that need it most.’
Honoured
Local store Business Manager Peter Walden said, ‘Officeworks Lismore is honoured to support Kids4Kids Foundation, helping to provide valuable resources and support to carry out their vital work.
‘I would like to thank each and every customer who donated to this year’s Make a Difference Appeal helping to make a positive difference in the lives of Australian children.’
In total, the Make a Difference Appeal raised more than $830,000 to directly help 16 local community organisations whose work supports children to learn, create and connect for a more sustainable future. Almost $6 million has been raised through the annual Make a Difference Appeal since it launched in 2018.
In addition to Kids4Kids Foundation the 2024 Make a Difference Appeal raised funds to support CaringKids, Kids Giving Back, Stationery Aid, Creating Chances, The Backpack Venture, Life Ed, SPEAK UP! Stay Chat TY, Kids4Kids Foundation, OzChild, Treasure Boxes, Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, Kids Under Cover, Les Twentyman, My Room, Waalitj Foundation and Give Write.
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