Give Geelong appeal begins

THE Give Where You Live Foundation is encouraging the community to dig deep and support the 2025 Give Geelong Appeal.

Running from March 14 to 21, the appeal raises funds to assist people experiencing homelessness, people struggling to put food on the table and people facing long term unemployment.

Give Where You Live chief executive officer Zac Lewis said the need in the community is continuing to increase as the cost of living rises.

“The foundation’s latest Food for Thought Research Report showed that 90 per cent of Geelong food relief agencies had experienced service demand growth,” he said.

“Additionally, national data shows that residents in our region experienced significantly higher levels of food insecurity compared to the Victorian average.

“Supporting the Give Geelong Appeal will support the Foundation’s work to create a fairer community for those that need it most here in Geelong.

“The Give Geelong Appeal is a chance for the people of Geelong to come together and help raise funds for our community.”

Money raised throughout the appeal will assist the Give Where You Live Foundation in creating a fairer and more equitable Geelong community.

Auswide Plumbing & Civil and Hanlon Industries are getting behind this year’s appeal as matched giving partners.

Every dollar donated will be doubled up to $15,000 thanks to the two generous local businesses.

There are three ways to get involved in the Give Geelong Appeal:

Footy Gear Friday today (Friday, March 14) – Workplaces, sports clubs, friendship groups and schools are encouraged to participate by wearing their footy gear and donating.

Give Geelong Breakfast on Friday, March 21 – From 7am until 9pm at the President’s Room at GMHBA Stadium with guest speakers Dr Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn, neurodivergence advocate, author and foster parent Sarah Hayden and MC Amy Lehpamer, and Make a donation online.

For more information, to donate and for tickets to Give Geelong Breakfast, head to givewhereyoulive.com.au

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