GROW Myrtleford+ is a locally-advised community fund which supports meaningful causes, working with existing projects and organisations to benefit the community.
We invest in the community through grant-giving, encourage growth to create a vibrant and exciting Myrtleford and its surrounding communities, now and into the future.
The GROW Myrtleford+ Fund was established through a generous donation from a local Myrtleford family, who wanted to give back to the community they love.
The community responded by creating an advisory committee of local people to oversee the fund and help GROW its potential.
Launching with a charity cattle sale in partnership with Nutrient Ivone Agencies, the event was a great success through donations from local famers back in December 2021.
GROW Myrtleford+ has since been able to build on this success through additional donations, fund-raising activities and grants to greatly benefit our local community today.
Donations over $2 are tax-deductible. As a sub-fund of Into Our Hands Community Foundation, GROW Myrtleford+ can receive donations of cash, property and shares.
Community to light up for carols night
Into Our Hands Community Foundation and Grow Myrtleford+ are inviting the local community to come together for a festive celebration at the Twilight Christmas Carols by Candlelight on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
The event will be held from 5pm to 7.30pm in the Myrtleford Piazza.
With Rudi Katterl leading the sing-along and the inspiring With One Voice choir adding their voices, it’s set to be a memorable evening for the whole family.
Santa and his elves will also be making a special guest appearance, ensuring a touch of holiday magic.
Fiona Nicholls, Chair of Grow Myrtleford+, said: “Grow Myrtleford+ and Into Our Hands Community Foundation were founded to support our community, and events like these give us the chance to come together and celebrate what makes Myrtleford special.
Our Christmas Carols are more than a gathering; they’re a testament to the strength and resilience of our community and a chance to share the spirit of giving and unity.”
Into Our Hands Community Foundation was originally established in 2012, in response to the 2009 bushfires, with the mission to support recovery and resilience across North East Victoria.
Since then, they’ve invested over $1.5 million across 250 local projects, building a lasting impact within the community.
Grow Myrtleford+, the foundation’s community fund specifically for Myrtleford and its surrounding areas, has granted nearly $70,000 to 18 projects over the last three years, supporting liveability, community engagement, and sustainability.
Grow Myrtleford+ grants at work
Grow Myrtleford+ is pleased to have extended support to the Alpine Outreach Van.
Alpine Outreach is a versatile mobile van available for hire
by healthcare providers, local health professionals, and
organisations. Designed to deliver services to regional and
remote areas, the van offers:
· Preventative health care consulting services
· Remote health servicing
· Disaster response capabilities
As a community social enterprise, Alpine Outreach Inc.
is administered by dedicated volunteers in North East
Victoria. Together, we manage the rental and upkeep of
this essential mobile facility, ensuring it continues to meet
the health needs of our community.
You can read more about the van by reading the Alpine Outreach Brochure
You can also watch a video here
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