{"id":48135,"date":"2021-01-21T01:00:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T15:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=48135"},"modified":"2021-01-21T14:20:41","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T04:20:41","slug":"foundations-small-grants-make-a-big-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/foundations-small-grants-make-a-big-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation’s small grants make a big difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE Awesome Foundation is aptly named with the charity funding $1000 grants each month to make a positive difference in Geelong\u2019s community.<\/p>\n

The Awesome Foundation is a worldwide charity with a small group of trustees including Alice Crichton, Pete Johnston, Elli Bagg, John Miles and Catherine Parkin, forming Geelong\u2019s chapter.<\/p>\n

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Each chapter supports \u201cawesome projects\u201d by giving out micro-grants on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n

Ms Crichton said forming and being part of the foundation, which began in 2019, was an extremely rewarding experience especially during a difficult 2020.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe saw what was going on in Melbourne (their chapter\u2019s work) and really wanted to do something to give back to community,\u201d Ms Crichton said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe try to give to people who need it and will use it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Crichton said a variety of people and projects had approached the chapter applying for an awesome grant, including a young boy who wanted to learn to be a DJ.<\/p>\n

The boy\u2019s successful application allowed him to buy the equipment and fuel his dream, while a primary-school aged girl received funding to buy basketball gear and join her friends on the court.<\/p>\n

Ms Crichton said sometimes the smallest contributions can make the biggest difference.<\/p>\n

Throughout last year\u2019s lockdowns the charity adapted and performed random acts of kindness by giving away a bunch of flowers to nominated individuals in collaboration with Geelong Flower Farm and Orchid Caf\u00e9 and Co.<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully it makes someone\u2019s day,\u201d Ms Crichton said. \u201cThe Geelong Awesome Foundation takes great pride in supporting community projects and helps gather community spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information and enquiries, visit awesomefoundation.org\/en\/chapters\/geelong<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE Awesome Foundation is aptly named with the charity funding $1000 grants each month to make a positive difference in Geelong\u2019s community. The Awesome Foundation is a worldwide charity with a small group of trustees including Alice Crichton, Pete Johnston, Elli Bagg, John Miles and Catherine Parkin, forming Geelong\u2019s chapter. Each chapter supports \u201cawesome projects\u201d […]<\/p>\n

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