Seeking a donation of 140 x $20 gift cards for youth experiencing hardship
I am the school chaplain (wellbeing staff member) at Oakwood School (Caulfield Park campus). Oakwood Schools are government re-engagment schools. All our students have been enrolled due to their significant disengagment with the mainstream system. Most of our students have a trauma background either due to negative experiences in their previous school(s) and/or vulnerability due to family backgrounds. Lack of employment and housing is very common with our families. Due to past negative experiences in previous schools, end of year reports were not something our students looked forward to. At Oakwood, students receive reports which are strength based and focus on encouragement and growth. This year I would like to put in a $20 giftcard with the end of year report to add to the celebratory nature of our reports. It would not enly be encouraging but also allow the student to buy something for themselves or another family member. Thank you for your consideration of this request.