Gerard’s Fundraising Hits $8550

Gerard’s Fundraising Hits $8550

Thank you to everyone who has donated wither on line, in cash or via the Global Gardens of Peace tax deductible link https://www.communityfoundation.org.au/making-a-difference/stories/global-gardens-of-peace Gerard, his family and friends have raised over $8500 so far...
Devastating news.

Devastating news.

For those of you who haven’t heard, Gerard passed away on Friday, October 1st, back in Bed 23 in the spinal ward at the Austin Hospital, after taking ill on theThursday morning. Needless to say, we are all devastated and know that  many will share in our loss....
Yooralla Pledges $106,000

Yooralla Pledges $106,000

During our meeting yesterday, Yooralla fundraising and philanthropy have pledged $106,000 to the Food Forest at VASS. To say we are excited is an understatement! Thank you to Eloise, Leanne, Kristy and Kathy for believing in this project and for helping us to make it...
Meeting with Stakeholders

Meeting with Stakeholders

Another meeting, this time via Microsoft Teams with the teams at Yooralla and the Global Gardens of Peace. This one was long and productive as the team work out how we work together and what needs to be done before the works get started. We have a wonderful team of...
Meeting with Kat Theophaneous, Member for Northcote

Meeting with Kat Theophaneous, Member for Northcote

Last Tuesday, September 21st, The Global Gardens of Peace team met with local MP, Kat Theophanous, Member for Northcote, and her assistant Samantha. After filling her in about who Global Gardens is and what they do, they shared our VASS project. There was much...
Meeting with Deborah Halpern and The Global Gardens Team

Meeting with Deborah Halpern and The Global Gardens Team

On Monday September 20th, the Global Gardens team and myself met with Deborah Halpern, to establish the type of art that will be incorporated into the Food Forest. We also discussed ideas on how we can get the local community involved. It was a great meeting of the...