Donations will strengthen the bushfire affected communities in East Gippsland. Projects will support well-being, resilience, and involvement in the community.
The East Gippsland Community Foundation is a philanthropic trust created for the people of East Gippsland. Funds from the appeal will help make a difference to their communities. It exists to make a positive and lasting difference as they recover from the devastating 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires.
The foundation is newly-formed, established in 2021. It aims to support and strengthen the community. Their aim, and mission, is to do this by promoting well-being and resilience. All the while involving the community.
Donations can be made at any Bendigo Bank branch or online at Community Enterprise Foundation.
Please note: for those living outside Australia we accept international donations.
All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible and donors will be provided with a tax receipt through the Foundation.
The East Gippsland Community Foundation Appeal is a management accounts of Community Enterprise Foundation™ ABN 69 694 230 518, The Bendigo Centre, PO Box 480, Bendigo, Vic 3552. The Foundation will make distributions by way of grants, following receipt of applications from organisations endorsed with an item 1 Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).