About 100 people from big businesses through to small community groups gathered in Sydney last week to connect with each other and hear three not for profits ‘pitch’ for their share of $60,000 from the Bennelong Foundation.
Bishop Laryea from African Youth Initiative, Joe Kwon from Confit Pathways and Greg Littlefair from Plates 4 Mates told deeply touching stories about how their organisations started and how they help those in our society facing barriers to education and employment. The ‘pitch’ comprised of a Q&A with a member of the Bennelong Foundation or Bennelong Funds Management teams.
"The tales of adversity and hope shared by Bishop, Joe and Greg had many people in the room crying with sadness, but also smiling with hope because their organisations demonstrate how a passion to make a difference coupled with hard work can truly improve lives,” said Laura Cochrane, Bennelong Foundation CEO.
