The Hoatu Fund is a fund of the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, for the benefit of vulnerable women, children and families. St Joseph's has access to funds to support families in need!

School families, or advocates for school families may request support with:

• Uniform

• Camp or Technology Centre Fees

• School Stationery

• Sports Fees (school associated)

Some funds will also be allocated towards grocery vouchers when families experience trauma or crisis.

Guidelines:

The fund will be administered by the Principal according to these guidelines:

• No family will receive more than $400 from the Hoatu fund in a given year

• Preference will be given to families who have made an attempt to pay school fees (not activity donation) in the last 12 months

• Students with more than one school aged child will be given preference

• The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching will be applied

Exclusions:

• Attendance Dues

• Retrospective Refunds

• Activity Donation

Contact ben@sjr.nz if you require (or know of someone) who would benefit from support from this fund.