Inner west community groups are celebrating a funding windfall thanks to the annual Seddon Community Bank “Community Pitch”.
A funding pool of $28,450 donated by 25 “pitch” partners was distributed to 18 community groups at the recent event, hosted by the Yarraville Club.
Organised by bank branch owner Inner West Community Enterprises, the night gave groups the chance to pitch a project to local businesses, which then decided which projects they would support with their donation.
IWCE spokeswoman Suzanne Saunders said the event featured a range of pitch styles.
“Footscray City College flash mobbed, Yarraville Life Activities pitched with a poem, wit incorporated sang, the Ethiopian Community Association danced, Willing Older Workers baked, while others simply told their heartfelt stories,” she said.
Ms Saunders said while the funding was an important part of the night, it was also about sharing what is going on in the community and the relationships that are built between like-minded people.
“So many groups commented that they have met people in other community groups that can help them, businesses that can support them in ways beyond financial support.”
The initiative has delivered about $85,000 to the community since 2015.
