Families welcome back to school assistance

Since 2005, Stand Like Stone has provided vital support to students in the Limestone Coast returning to school through the Back to School program and twenty years on this year will be no different.

Stand Like Stone will be providing $50 gift vouchers through the Back to School program and while $50 might not sound like much, being able to give families the gift of a voucher really helps children experience a sense of optimism and belonging.

The vouchers are used to provide items such as school uniforms, clothing, shoes, school bags and stationery – or anything that help students feel ready to learn.

The program is incredibly meaningful and makes a real difference to families across the Limestone Coast. It’s more than a $50 gift. It enables children to return to school with dignity, to fit in with their peers and to experience the sense of excitement that comes with a new backpack, pair of shoes, pencil case or drink bottle at the start of a school year that they would otherwise be unable to afford.

You can give a gift of kindness to school students in the Limestone Coast by donating to the 2025 Back to School program here (please use reference Back to School) or by contacting the Stand Like Stone office. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

WHAT FAMILIES HAVE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

“… thank you very much, this is the first time my two children have had brand new school shirts. Thank you this was really appreciated”

“… thank you so very, very much for the voucher that was sent, this will come in very handy, once again thank you so much”

“I would like to express my deepest appreciation and thanks for the $50 voucher that has enabled me to complete the outfitting of my two children’s school uniforms”

“Your program has enabled me to make a difference for families in my community who are finding things challenging and ultimately strengthened the community spirit.”

“For one student with a record of poor attendance, the purchase of a new uniform made all the difference to his willingness to regularly return to school. His parent was especially appreciative.”