In mid-October twenty delighted community and not-for-profit groups from Armstrong Creek and the surrounding area received grants totalling $30,000 at the 2024 Ashbury Community Fund presentation evening.
\nAn annual initiative of Dennis Family Corporation, the developer of Ashbury estate, this year\u2019s presentation evening was held at the Ashbury Land Sales Centre in Armstrong Creek, with Dennis Family Group Managing Director, Grant Dennis, on hand to congratulate each of the successful organisations.
\nAssessed by an independent judging panel, eligibility for the $1,500 grants extended to not-for-profit groups operating in and around Armstrong Creek, Grovedale, Torquay and other surrounding suburbs.
\nNumbering amongst this year\u2019s successful applicants is the Freshwater Creek Fire Brigade, operating just down the road from Ashbury. According to local CFA Commander, Nick Callan, the $1,500 grant will prove invaluable in terms of providing much needed amenities at the Brigade\u2019s Station.
\n\u201cLike all CFA brigades, ours is made up entirely of volunteers who do an amazing job to protect lives and property people living in our community, not just from bushfires, but all sorts of hazards and incidents, day and night, all year round.\u201d
\n\u201cBeing a volunteer firefighter is a pretty demanding job, carried out with little complaint by people whose contribution often flies under the radar. This funding is an opportunity to give something back to our local volunteers and will be put directly towards improving the amenities at the Station including the station kitchen and making the space a little more comfortable and welcoming. So, I can\u2019t thank the Dennis Family Corporation enough for their generous grant and for making this possible.\u201d
\nThe Dennis Family Corporation has successfully operated Community Funds across its residential estates both in Victoria and Southeast Queensland since 2002. To date it has distributed well over $1 million in grants, providing much needed financial support to hundreds of local not-for-profit groups and organisations along the way.
\nSays Dennis Family Corporation Marketing Manager, Melissa Munro, \u201cOur Community Fund program is an opportunity for our business to contribute to support local groups that foster positive change within the communities where we operate. The Ashbury Community Fund is not just about financial assistance; it’s about building a stronger, more connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Whether organisations have a new project in mind or need support to continue an existing initiative, the Ashbury Community Fund offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.\u201d
\nMore details regarding this year\u2019s presentations can be found on the Ashbury website at www.ashburyestate.com.au.
\nCongratulations to all of the 2024 Ashbury Community Fund grant recipients:<\/p>\n
1st Grovedale Scout Group
\nArt of the Minds
\nBelmont Saints Baseball Club Inc.
\nConnewarre Fire Brigade
\nFoundation 61
\nFreshwater Creek Fire Brigade
\nFreshwater Creek Riding Club
\nGAMBA (Geelong and Surrounds Multiple Birth Association)
\nGrovedale Cricket Club
\nGrovedale Fire Brigade
\nGrovedale Toy Library
\nHighton Cricket Club
\nMt Duneed Adult Riding Club Inc
\nSharing Tulli’s Smile Fund
\nStory Dogs
\nTorquay Community House
\nTorquay Cricket Club
\nTorquay Food Aid Incorporated
\nTransition South Barwon
\nWarralily Community Garden 3217 Inc<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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