Give Where You Live Foundation in Geelong, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Give Where You Live Foundation

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5229 4364

Address: 21-23 Fenwick Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au/

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23.01.2022 Are you looking for a way to help your community? We are seeking people from all parts of our community to join our Community Grant Review Panel. Our Community Grant Review Panel is an important part of our application review process and will involve you reading and evaluating up to 4 grants.... Participation allows community members to share their knowledge and experience and help determine where your donations will make the biggest impact. For all the information and to register please click here https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au//become-a-grant-panel/

21.01.2022 An enormous heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who was able to donate to our Christmas Appeal. Together you've raised just over $25,300 which will help ensure 2021 is a little brighter for so many individuals and families across your community. Thank You ... #thankyou #community #ChristmasAppeal #CommunityHeroes

21.01.2022 Have you registered for this years Dawnbuster Fun Run? This year you have a couple of days to complete your 5km run. So join us and the Geelong Cross Country Club... Now and run the 5km Dawnbuster Fun Run your way. Registration is only $20 per adult and you can register via the link here. Register now and get running. https://givewhereyoulive.secure.force.com///dawnbuster2020

20.01.2022 Looking to catch a great movie this week? Check out 'Girls Can't Surf' at The Pivotonian Cinema and then book your ticket to meet world surfing legend Layne Beachley our guest speaker at this year's Give Geelong Breakfast on Thursday 20 May at Higher Mark GMHBA Stadium. Everyone is welcome to this fantastic morning. Purchase your tickets here now https://givewhereyoulive.secure.force.com//givegeelongbrea... Special thanks to BBC Digital Australia

20.01.2022 What an absolute cracker of a day for the Surf Coast Trek 1000 trekkers making their way now into Torquay on their 40km or 25km challenges. And together they have raised $205,000 so far for Give Where You Live Foundation and Kids Plus. Such an amazing group of people. ... Thank You

18.01.2022 Did you see our Give Geelong Breakfast in today’s GT magazine Geelong Advertiser With just under two weeks to go, it’s shaping up to be a sensational morning of inspiration and fun. Tickets are selling fast, secure your seats today and join us for the once in a lifetime chance to hear world surfing champion Layne Beachley tell her story. ... Purchase your tickets at https://givewhereyoulive.secure.force.com//givegeelongbrea #givegeelongbreakfast #givegeelongappeal

18.01.2022 Are you ready to bid 2020 farewell? What better way to say Good-Bye to 2020 than with a run? This year join with us and the Geelong Cross Country Club and run the 5km Dawnbuster Fun Run your way. That's right you've got from tomorrow to New Years Eve to complete your 5km and enter your time online.... Registration is only $20 per adult and you can register via the link here. Register now and get running. https://givewhereyoulive.secure.force.com///dawnbuster2020

17.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who participated in yesterday's Surf Coast Trek? How are you feeling tonight? Thanks to all of your hard work and your generous donors, together you've raised an amazing $216,000. thank you To view all the pics flip over to the Trek page here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/... #SurfCoastTrek #Donors #community

16.01.2022 We are excited to announce that we have moved into our new office at 21-23 Fenwick Street, Geelong. There are so many people and organisations who have made this move into our new building possible including The Glover Trust, Frank Costa and the Anthony Costa Foundation, Merit Interiors Lyons Construction Select Architects Fagg's Mitre 10 and E&S You can still contact the team via email [email protected] or phone the office on 5229 4364 or mail to PO Box 351, Geelong

15.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s Dawnbuster Fun Run. It was great to see so many runners take part in our virtual run, you can check out everyone’s times on the link below. Special thanks to our friends at the Geelong Cross Country Club for making this year’s virtual run happen.... https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au//2020-Dawnbuster-Resul #thankyou #running #community

14.01.2022 We currently have 2 opportunities to join our dynamic Marketing & Fundraising Team. We’re looking for a Communications & Content Coordinator and a Fundraising Coordinator. Further information can be found here https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au/about/employment/

12.01.2022 And we’re ready for you Ready to welcome our trekkers to the Surf Coast Trek Have a great day everyone

12.01.2022 Last chance to run away from 2020 Register online now and join us and the Geelong Cross Country Club in this years Dawnbuster 5km Fun Run Register now... https://givewhereyoulive.secure.force.com///dawnbuster2020 See more

12.01.2022 Trauma can impact a person into adulthood. Lifeboat Geelong was established to provide pastoral support to victims of church related sexual abuse by addressing several areas of need, including some financial support for those many victims who are genuinely struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to your generous donations, Lifeboat Geelong received a grant of $30,000 that has assisted in building the resilience of those impacted by institutional child sexual abuse by supporting ...their basic needs and introducing activities designed to improve their health. To date the support from the Give Where You Live Foundation has enabled Lifeboat to support 20 survivors across the Geelong region including Dave. You can read Dave’s story here https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au//assisting-adult-surv/ #Donations #philanthropy #grants #TraumaSurvivors

09.01.2022 This time of the year can be a very difficult time for many of us. If you or someone you know requires crisis/emergency assistance over the holiday period, such as food assistance, housing, mental health, family violence, financial stress, or tenancy support you can access the support available via the online Holiday Help Guide here https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au/holidayhelp/ This guide will connect you to the organisations and services available over the next couple of ...weeks. All phone numbers will be answered, and triage assistance will be provided. Thanks to BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force) for partnering with us on this project and we invite you to please share this post and help ensure all those in need of help, can easily find it. Thank You #HolidayHelp #EmergencyAssistance #FoodRelief #FeedGeelong #CrisisSsupport #HousingHelp #FinancialStress #RentalAssistance #EmergencyRelief #FamilyViolence #DomesticViolence

05.01.2022 The Weenthunga Health Network is a First Australian led organisation welcoming Australians and First Australians in health roles and encouraging collaboration to contribute to better health and wellbeing of Victorian First Australians and their communities. With thanks to your donations they received a $30,000 grant to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young women studying in Years 10-12 to pursue health careers by facilitating a network of health and education organisations to provide opportunities, experiences and connections that further their aspirations. #Philanthropy #grants #donations

04.01.2022 Vale Frank Costa AO The Give Where You Live Foundation sends condolences to Shirley and all of Frank's family on this very sad day for them and that of the wider Geelong community of whom Frank supported so generously. Frank supported the Foundation's work in many ways including volunteering his time as a Campaign Director, GROW patron, and as a generous donor who also assisted with the purchase of our new office building.... #ValeFrankCosta

01.01.2022 COACH is a community-strengthening program delivered by OneCare Geelong that aims to empower individuals and families through one-to-one mentoring, breaking generational cycles of poverty and family breakdown. Thanks to your donations OneCare received a $30,000 grant to support the program, ensuring individuals and families who are experiencing multiple aspects of disadvantage by fostering meaningful relationships and building resilience through the COACH Mentoring program.