Geelong Community Foundation News
Growing Connection: Donors Experience Impact Firsthand at Farm My School
On Thursday 23 October, Geelong Community Foundation donors joined Foundation staff for a hands-on experience at Farm My School, one of the Foundation’s inspiring local grant partners. The visit offered an opportunity to see philanthropy in action—showcasing how donor generosity directly supports innovative, community-led solutions across our region. Connecting Land, Learning and Community ...
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Strengthening Our Commitment to Trust-Based Philanthropy
The Geelong Community Foundation’s new Strategic Plan 2025–28 marks an exciting new chapter in our journey to deepen trust-based philanthropy and create lasting impact across our region. At the heart of this plan is a commitment to strengthening partnerships with community organisations — those working every day to address core and ongoing needs in our...
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Insights, Impact, and 25 Years of Giving: Highlights from the 2025 Annual Investment Briefing Luncheon
The Geelong Community Foundation was delighted to host its Annual Investment Briefing Luncheon last Friday at Truffleduck, welcoming more than 120 valued donors, partners, and community members. The annual event offered not only a snapshot of the Foundation’s strong financial performance for FY25, but also an opportunity to reflect on how strategic investment and thoughtful...
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2025 P500 Grant Finalists
We’re thrilled to announce the three outstanding organisations shortlisted for this year’s $88,000 P500 grant. Our Grant Review Panel had the challenging task of assessing a field of exceptional applications — each showcasing the compassion, innovation and commitment that define our region’s not-for-profit sector. A huge congratulations to this year’s finalists for their inspiring contributions...
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A Night of Connection and Impact in Golden Plains
Last week, the Geelong Community Foundation was delighted to host its inaugural Golden Plains Impact Briefing at Austin’s Winery in the Moorabool Valley. The evening brought together donors, friends, and community members to celebrate the generosity shaping Golden Plains. Guests enjoyed Austin’s renowned wines, cheeses, and hors d’oeuvres while connecting with one another and...
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Shaping the Future: Our Vision, Mission and Values
The Geelong Community Foundation is proud to share our refreshed vision, mission and values – a milestone that reflects both our history and the exciting direction we are taking into the future. Rooted in our new 2025-2028 strategic plan, these guiding statements are more than words on a page. They capture what drives us, guide...
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Cultura wins $75,000 Adroit Golf Day Capital Grant for Renewed Connection project
The 2025 Adroit Golf Day Capital Grant Staff Vote Night, held at Sawyer’s Arms Tavern, was a true celebration of collective giving, community and purpose. Hosted by CEO Amy Waters and Adroit Insurance & Risk’s Geelong Operations Manager, Josie Nadile, the event featured three inspiring organisations — Cultura, Common Ground Project and The Good Neighbourhood...
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Celebrating a First for Geelong: Mobile Wardrobe Launch Brings Dignity and Choice to People in Need
On a sunny morning in Geelong, community leaders, partners, and supporters gathered at Cloverdale Community Centre to witness a milestone moment – the launch of Thread Together’s Geelong-based Mobile Wardrobe. As the door of the brand-new van slid open, guests got their first glimpse inside the travelling clothing service that will transform how our community...
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Growing More Than Veggies: How P500 Donors Are Helping Young People Flourish at Farm My School
Thanks to the generosity and vision of our P500 donor community, three young people from our region are finding purpose, building skills, and shaping their futures – through soil, sweat, and hands-on learning at Farm My School. This traineeship program is more than a qualification. It’s a chance for young people to connect with...
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Geelong Community Foundation
In 2025, the Geelong Community Foundation marks a major milestone:25 years of local giving, lasting impact, and community connection. To celebrate, we’ve created a short video capturing the spirit of this journey – through the voices of donors, grant partners, and those directly impacted by our work. “Celebrating 25 Years of the Geelong Community Foundation”...
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Farm My School: Cultivating Communities
Farm My School is redefining food education by transforming unused school land into thriving, regenerative market gardens that nourish, educate, and unite communities. Thanks to the generous support of the 2024 P500 Grant, the program is already seeing tangible outcomes that are strengthening its mission and expanding its reach across Geelong. This funding has been instrumental in deepening...
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Farm My School Awarded the 2024 P500 $80,000 Grant
The Geelong Community Foundation hosted its annual P500 Pitch & Vote Night on Thursday 14 November, where three organisations pitched for an $80,000 community grant. The event was the conclusion of this year’s campaigning that attracted 278 donors, who each contributed $500, and these donors ultimately voted to award the funds to “Farm My...
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