Every year Sandy aims to contribute as much of our office operating budget back into the Noosa State Electorate as possible in the form of Noosa MP Funded Grants. Applications for the 2024 round will open February 5 for Quick Start (QS) funding to assist our community organisations to continue to do the incredible work they do every day.
In the lead up, Sandy has provided an emergency QS Grant to Santa’s Classy Helpers due to the impacts by food price increases including fresh fruit and vegetables. Even though much is sourced through donations from producers and Oz Harvest, there is a substantial amount that needs to be purchased close to the day.
For the 11th year in a row, the incredible Lorraine from Noosa’s Classy Lady and her team of the most amazing people, sponsors, donors, and supporters work all year round to give nearly a thousand families experiencing hardship a beautiful Christmas.
Many of our hardworking Noosans are still experiencing hardships including from housing affordability, fuel costs and everyday expenses of raising a family, and we all need to pitch in as it takes a village. We have an incredible community with an enormous heart, and we send deep gratitude to all who do selfless work for the betterment of us all.
If you can assist, either stop by the Noosa Classy Lady shop or a Bank of Queensland Branch to donate, or contact Lorraine on 5449 7599 or via santasclassyhelpers@gmail.com to help out including unloading trucks and unpacking the goodies for this year’s event on December 5th.
Further Information
State Members of Parliament have a set amount of funds allocated to operate their Electorate Offices for the purchase of equipment, mail outs, community event hosting as well as other ‘day to day’ expenses. MPs can also use these funds for advertising on billboards, newspapers and radio, which Sandy has never supported as she believes where possible these funds should be used to benefit the residents of the Electorate rather than the office bearer.
For Noosa 360 updates on other MP Funded Initiatives and grants, please visit www.sandybolton.com/category/mp-funding