Ampol, with the support of its customers, has raised over $444,000 for The Smith Family throughout its recent retail network fundraising campaign during July.
The company says it has now raised over $1.1 million for the charity through retail network donations over the past three years.
According to Ampol, the contributions from the purchase of select products and over-the-counter donations at Ampol Foodary and Ampol Woolworths MetroGo stores will enable 814 more students to attend The Smith Family’s out-of-school Learning Clubs and be provided with targeted educational support based on individual needs.
Ampol Executive General Manager Retail Australia Kate Thomson says Ampol is thrilled to have raised over $1.1 million for The Smith Family over the last three years.
“Ampol is dedicated to improving access to education among Australian youth. We believe that our The Smith Family fundraising will have a long-lasting impact particularly in the communities in which we operate within,” she says.
“We remain thankful to our customers and our retail team members and supplier partners for their ongoing support of our retail campaigns to help raise crucial funds for those in need.”
The Smith Family CEO Doug Taylor says funds raised through Ampol’s in-store retail campaign will ensure the national children’s education charity is able to continue supporting students experiencing disadvantage.
“Ampol’s contribution will help students participate in our Learning Clubs that help develop their academic skills,” he says.
“Out-of-school programs like these can be life-changing for children in need, helping them to keep up and stay motivated with their learning. Ultimately, we want those students we support to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty and to create better futures for themselves.
“We’re proud to partner with Ampol, and grateful that this much-valued partnership is providing such significant financial support helping young Australians reach their potential.
“We’d like to thank Ampol and their loyal customers for supporting The Smith Family once again this year.”
