Geelong Youth Engagement STRIVE training session
On Thursday 14th July, P500 Committee members joined a training session for Geelong Youth Engagement’s…
News & Events
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Students Strive for a bright future
[caption id="attachment_8031" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Pete Raidme with Crystal – a past student on the Kokoda…
Supporters of P500 since inception – Nick Carter & Tamara Carman
[caption id="attachment_8036" align="alignleft" width="372"] Nick Carter and Tamara Carman[/caption] Geelong husband and wife Nick…
Media release: Community Foundation announces record grants total
[caption id="attachment_8004" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Mark Osborne (Deputy Chair), Michael Betts (Board Chair), Bridgette Kelly (Director),…
2022 Grants
Directors of the Geelong Community Foundation approved $1,260,000 in grants for 2022/23 to community organisations…
The magic of Ditto
[caption id="attachment_7911" align="aligncenter" width="1463"] Ditto[/caption] For many children in the Geelong region, Ditto – a…
Media release: $102,000 for children and families needing a hand
[caption id="attachment_7863" align="aligncenter" width="774"] Back to School Program feature in Geelong Addy on April 13,…
Media release: New partnership between South Western Golf Association and Geelong Community Foundation
[caption id="attachment_7858" align="aligncenter" width="1768"] Geelong Advertiser People Page April 1, 2022[/caption] Not only does golf…
19th Adroit Insurance & Risk Charity Golf Day raises $104,000
[caption id="attachment_7831" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Gail (GCF), Kelly (GYE), Josie (Adroit), Darrell (Adroit) and Andy (GYE).[/caption]…
Schools in Philanthropy Program returns in 2022
[caption id="attachment_7827" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] CEO Gail Rodgers with the Sacred Heart College students involved in…
$102,000 for children and families needing a hand
[caption id="attachment_7796" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Western Heights College Principal, Fiona Taylor, with Geelong Community Foundation Development…
P500 2022 Campaign Launch
“By giving $500, and having it become part of a larger gift, I feel like…
Changing lives through surfing
[caption id="attachment_7752" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Photography by Ferne Millen[/caption] Walking along the beach at Ocean Grove…
Once-in-a-lifetime mentor opportunity with Geelong Youth Engagement
[caption id="attachment_7717" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Photo credit: Geelong Youth Engagement[/caption] Would someone in your workplace, community…
Community and connection changes lives
When Kaylene Reeves from Norlane Community Initiatives is asked about how her organisation can…
Trekking towards a bright future
[caption id="attachment_7432" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Amy And Fellow Trekkers[/caption] In 2018, 17-year-old Amy Leach conquered the…
Connection with community
[caption id="attachment_7593" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Rob Backwell (left) And Cousin Matt Backwell[/caption] In Geelong, business, family…
Foundation News
It has been a tremendous year for the Geelong Community Foundation in 2020-21, in terms…