Strong foundations lead to generous grants

THIS year’s Geelong Community Foundation grants program has funded 46 projects and programs valued at $932,500.

The Geelong Community Foundation exists to make a lasting difference to people in the Geelong region. The Foundation aims to benefit the most disadvantaged in our region, helping to create a stronger, more resilient community.

This year’s grants cover a range of community needs and interests including community wellbeing, youth, education, training, health, support for the aged, homelessness, poverty, family services and the arts.

Some of the organisations to benefit include Community Veracity, Samaritan House, Bluebird Foundation, Kids Plus Foundation, Geelong Food Relief Centre, Back to Back Theatre, Barwon Child Youth & Family, Cottage by the Sea and The Song Room.

Foundation chair John Miles said that the role of the foundation was to fund projects and programs that will make a lasting difference in the Geelong region.

“We are delighted with the results of this funding round, providing the community with a 16 per cent increase in funding on that which was offered in 2017 and over $7.7 million since inception of the foundation 18 years ago.

“We simply would not be in a position to grant this amount of money if it were not for the continued generosity of our foundation donors, whose total contributions are currently valued at $23.5 million.”