November 13 2023

2023 P500 Pitch & Vote Night Finalists Pitch Videos

P500 Grant Tile - August 2023 - 1

We are excited for this Thursday 16th November when the three shortlisted organisations will pitch for the 2023 P500 grant of $79,000.

Below are the pitch videos from the three organisations.

1. Cherished Pets

2. Making Waves Foundation

3. Tiny Dots Early Intervention

The Respect Starts Here program, a partnership bet

The Respect Starts Here program, a partnership between @thesafvcentre and @aflbarwon, is dedicated to progressing gender equality and respect within football and netball clubs across the Barwon region.

Together, these organisations are empowering clubs to foster inclusive and supportive environments where all members can thrive - both on and off the field.

We are extremely proud that Respect Starts Here has been made possible through the support of the Geelong Community Foundation 💙

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Our P500 committee is busy preparing for our offic

Our P500 committee is busy preparing for our official P500 campaign launch on Thursday 27 March 🤩

We’re working towards this year being P500’s biggest yet and providing an $85,000+ grant to our community.

If you’re passionate about creating a positive impact in our community and would like to come along to the launch event contact admin@geelongfoundation.org.

Here is a snap from our first P500 committee meeting for the year, held at Farm My School, the recipient of last year’s grant.

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Hear from one of our long-term donors Matt Backwel

Hear from one of our long-term donors Matt Backwell, about why the IXL Group chose to get involved with the Geelong Community Foundation, and the benefits that he and the organisation has seen ⏯️

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𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 🤝

At the Geelong Community Foundation, we believe every child deserves the best possible school experience - regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

Thanks to the incredible support of Give Where You Live Foundation and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), we can do even more to help local students thrive.

Through these partnerships, Give Where You Live and FRRR have established fundraising accounts on our behalf, enabling us to receive donations for the School Voucher Program that wouldn’t otherwise be possible due to our fundraising status.

This allows us to purchase and distribute vouchers to schools, ensuring students in need have access to essential supplies throughout the school year.

💙 This is the power of collaboration! Together, we’re making a real difference for students and families in our community.

📢 If you’d like to support our School Voucher Program, your donation can help provide much-needed school essentials to children across our region. Get in touch today to learn more.

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For International Women’s Day (or in our case -

For International Women’s Day (or in our case - week), we have proudly showcased four women integral to our organisation, and we are committed to continuing to shining a light on women doing incredible work in our community year round.

Hear from our Steph Davie @lazaruscommunitycentre about her achievements, the impact she believes women are having on the for-purpose sector, and some advice for the next generation of leaders ⏯️

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Some great snaps from the first dinner service at

Some great snaps from the first dinner service at @outpost_geelong new home 🏠😍

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