Meet the 2025 Give500 Pitch Night Short Listed Organisations
Who will win your vote?
These inspiring, community-based organisations will take to the stage at our 2025 Give500 Pitch Night on Thursday, November 13th.
On this special night, our Give500 donors will decide which project will receive the $20,000 grant, with the two runners-up each receiving $5,000 to bring their projects to life.
The Bhutanese and Multicultural Community Farms Inc
Powering Food Security and Social Cohesion
Set on a picturesque site along the Murray River, the Bhutanese and Multicultural Community Farm provides a shared space for people from diverse backgrounds to grow food, connect, and celebrate culture.
With more than ten years of growth, the farm now spans two hectares — but outdated water infrastructure limits its full potential. This project will install upgraded underground pipes and solar-powered irrigation, eliminating the need for petrol generators and enabling consistent, sustainable watering across the site.
The improvements will also allow expansion of the farm, meeting growing demand from new families and communities eager to join.
Why it matters:
By improving irrigation and expanding access, this project strengthens food security and deepens social connection — helping multicultural communities thrive, together.
Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare
The Good Egg Project: Laid by FoodShare
FoodShare is dedicated to reducing food insecurity and food waste across Northeast Victoria and Southern NSW. Their Good Egg Project aims to establish a small-scale free-range chicken farm — creating a steady local supply of fresh eggs for families doing it tough.
The farm will provide a reliable source of nutritious food for FoodShare’s Community Pantry, while also offering hands-on learning opportunities in sustainable food production and local resilience. The project will be supported through donated infrastructure, materials and volunteer expertise, creating a community-driven model of food security.
Why it matters:
Eggs are a high-demand, high-cost staple. This project not only fills a critical food gap but also models a circular, sustainable approach to local food systems — one that could expand over time.
Windbreak3690
Junction Support Services has been supporting children, young people, families and adults across Northeast Victoria since 1989. Their Windbreak3690 program offers a youth-led, inclusive space in Wodonga where young people can connect, learn and grow together.
With Give500 funding, Junction will deliver twice-weekly sessions, school holiday programs, youth-led community events, and practical life-skills workshops covering everything from budgeting and cooking to mental health and leadership.
The project is co-designed with young people, empowering them to shape programs that reflect their needs and voices — fostering resilience, confidence and belonging in a safe, welcoming space.
Why it matters:
Windbreak3690 strengthens local youth connections, helping young people feel seen, supported and part of something bigger — while building skills that will last a lifetime.
