The Noyes Family: Honoring Tradition and Giving Back
The Noyes Family story begins with its matriarch and patriarch, Mary L. Noyes and Stanley B. Noyes. Together, Mary and Stan raised eleven children, originally residing in the Chicago, Illinois area. In 1976, the family relocated to Clearwater, Florida, where their legacy of love and community began to grow. What started as a family of two parents and eleven children has expanded into a network of over 50 family members, now spread across the United States.
The Noyes Family Foundation
After the passing of Mary and Stan, their children sought to honor their parents’ values—particularly the importance of family and giving back. These principles became the foundation of the Noyes Family Foundation, which continues to make a meaningful impact today.
Operation Stone Soup: A Thanksgiving Tradition
In 2003, in celebration of Mary Noyes’ November birthday, the family launched Operation Stone Soup, a charitable event that combines family unity with the spirit of giving. Every Thanksgiving, the Noyes family provides care baskets to families in need, each containing all the ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving dinner, including a turkey.
The number of baskets distributed annually corresponds to how old Mary Noyes would have been that year. When she passed at 75, the family delivered baskets to 75 families. By 2024, in honor of what would have been Mary’s 96th birthday, the Noyes Family Foundation supported 96 families with Thanksgiving care baskets, ensuring they enjoyed a memorable holiday.
Supporting Education and Music
The Noyes Family Foundation has expanded its mission to support education and music scholarships, reflecting the lifelong passions of Mary and Stan. Mary Noyes devoted 26 years to teaching music at St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School in Clearwater, Florida, where she inspired not only her students but also her own children and grandchildren. Meanwhile, Stan Noyes, a talented multi-instrumentalist, shared his love of music with his family and community.
In their memory, the Foundation continues to foster opportunities for students, providing resources to nurture a love for music and learning, and ensuring that the Noyes family’s philosophy of giving back remains a cornerstone of their legacy.
For More Information
If you have questions for the Noyes Family Foundation or wish to assist us in our quest to make the world a better place by providing a tax-deductible donation (Noyes Family Foundation is a 501(c)(1) corporation and 100% of the donations go to helping other families), please email us at Family@noyesfamilyfoundation.com.
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