Geelong Community Foundation News
The Bethany Community Support Men’s Family Violence Intervention Centre is supporting the local and broader Geelong Community
In May 1868, Bethany opened its doors for the first time. Known as the Geelong Female Refuge, the centre was established to provide refuge and rehabilitation to the poor women of Geelong. As political, social and economic trends have changed over the past 150 years, so have the needs of the community. Bethany now offer more...
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Cottage by the Sea provides a supporting and opportunity filled environment for children in need
Cottage by the Sea is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, focused on bringing inspiration, fun and opportunity to children in need. The organisation has received a $20,000 grant from the Geelong Community Foundation. This grant helps fund the camps managed by The Cottage and the redevelopment of the current building. The Foundation’s development manager Tony McManus...
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Youth Advisory Group gives young people of Geelong a voice
Communities That Care, the not-for-profit organisation focusing on youth health and social problems, has received a $27,000 grant from the Geelong Community Foundation. This grant aids in the establishment of a new Youth Advisory Group (YAG) program with the aim to promote the healthy development of children and young people through long term community planning...
Read moreEarly intervention program gives high risk babies much needed support
The Geelong Community Foundation provide many grants annually to fund projects and programs for the benefit of the community. One recipient from the 2018 grant allocation is the Kids Plus Foundation who provide specialist services to children with special needs and their family. A grant of $20,000 has been given to the Kids Plus Foundation...
Read moreDevelopment Manager Appointed
Tony McManus has been appointed as the new Development Manager at the Foundation. Tony’s background includes the role of the first Independent Chairman of a Headspace local consortium and was also an active supporter of the establishment of the Lara & District Community Bank. After selling his Lara based Real Estate business, Tony has been...
Read moreDevelopment Manager Vacancy
Development Manager Position Description The Geelong Community Foundation is seeking to employ an experienced Development Manager to continue the growth of the organisation’s Endowment Fund. Please review the position description and direct any enquiries and applications to the Chief Executive Officer on 5244 7831 or gail@geelongfoudnation.org. Closing date for applications is Monday 28 May at...
Read moreGateways Support Services receives inaugural P500 grant
Gateways Support Services has received $22,500 after its success with the Geelong Community Foundation’s inaugural Philanthropy 500 (P500) grant vote. The grant was announced on Friday 17 November at a function held at Eastern Hub. P500 donors gathered to watch videos and listen to a pitch from the three shortlisted organisations in the running for...
Read more2018 Grant Applications Now Open
The Foundation 2018 Grant Program is now open for applications. Some minor changes to the program have been made. Majority of applications will be available for grants between $1,000 and $40,000. There will also be two grants available between $40,000 and $100,000. Organisations may apply only once. The geographic boundary of our grant making is...
Read more$805,000 announced in community grants
Disengaged youth, vulnerable families, the homeless and the mentally unwell are just some of our region’s at-risk community members who will benefit from the Geelong Community Foundation grants. The 2017 Geelong Community Foundation grants program, announced on 17 May, will fund 53 diverse projects and programs valued at $805,000 to address our community’s greatest needs....
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