Community Princess Foundation Grant Returning in 2027!
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The Community Princess Foundation began in 2015 to support the hundreds of small community groups who make up a large part of the Wagga Wagga Community. Funds for the foundation are supplied by Quest Entrants every year as part of their fundraising efforts.
Community Princess Megan Short awarded the first community grant to Wagga Wagga Toy Library in 2016. Grant applications will be available in 2027. Thank you to Active Print Signarama Wagga Wagga for designing the Community Princess Foundation logo and providing the cheque. |
2025 Grants
Maggie Enever Community Princess 2025
Sister Housing Inc $300
Sister Housing Inc, are a specialist homelessness service supporting women and their children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We really appreciated the time taken by the passionate staff to share with us about their services and their vision for the grant.
I hope this grant towards a new Mural in your service is a great activity for the women to participate in.
Sister Housing Inc, are a specialist homelessness service supporting women and their children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We really appreciated the time taken by the passionate staff to share with us about their services and their vision for the grant.
I hope this grant towards a new Mural in your service is a great activity for the women to participate in.
Virtue Ministry $275
Virtue Ministry is a group of local professionals focused on helping others in character development, personal growth and healthy relationships especially for those between the ages of 14-35. They are often invited into schools, youth groups, and university setting to run talks and workshops drawing on psychology and human flourishing.
I hope this Grant assists you to provide resources for future speaking sessions.
Virtue Ministry is a group of local professionals focused on helping others in character development, personal growth and healthy relationships especially for those between the ages of 14-35. They are often invited into schools, youth groups, and university setting to run talks and workshops drawing on psychology and human flourishing.
I hope this Grant assists you to provide resources for future speaking sessions.
Kooringal High School Special Care Unit $300
A group of students from within the Special Education Unit at Kooringal High School were selected to be performers in the D'Arts ensemble as part of the 2025 Schools Spectacular Event.
Thanks for sharing your excitement with me about the trip, and I hope you have a wonderful time.
A group of students from within the Special Education Unit at Kooringal High School were selected to be performers in the D'Arts ensemble as part of the 2025 Schools Spectacular Event.
Thanks for sharing your excitement with me about the trip, and I hope you have a wonderful time.
Carevan $300
Carevan is a dedicated organisation serving the local community by offering meals and fostering social connections. They prepare and distribute more than 600 complimentary meals weekly to individuals in the Wagga Wagga community who are facing food insecurity and social isolation.
I extend my best wishes for the purchase of containers for frozen meals, which Carevan prepares throughout the week.
Carevan is a dedicated organisation serving the local community by offering meals and fostering social connections. They prepare and distribute more than 600 complimentary meals weekly to individuals in the Wagga Wagga community who are facing food insecurity and social isolation.
I extend my best wishes for the purchase of containers for frozen meals, which Carevan prepares throughout the week.
The Vilomah Community $300
The Vilomah Community does vital work in ensuring no family faces pregnancy and infant loss alone.
This grant will go towards their event at The Smash Shack, which offers a unique opportunity for grieving dads to connect in a supportive environment.
The Vilomah Community does vital work in ensuring no family faces pregnancy and infant loss alone.
This grant will go towards their event at The Smash Shack, which offers a unique opportunity for grieving dads to connect in a supportive environment.
The 1st Turvey Park Girl Guides $300
The Turvey Park Girl Guides help empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world.
Wishing you all the best to the Girl Guides Australia Jamboree "Bush to Beach" in September 2025, held at Murwillumbah.
The Turvey Park Girl Guides help empower girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world.
Wishing you all the best to the Girl Guides Australia Jamboree "Bush to Beach" in September 2025, held at Murwillumbah.
Estella Storm Rugby League Football Club $300
It was lovely to meet up with this brand new team, who are a part of this local sporting club. This is their first time entering the Group 9 competition. Good Luck!
It was lovely to meet up with this brand new team, who are a part of this local sporting club. This is their first time entering the Group 9 competition. Good Luck!
Wagga Swans Junior Australian Rules Football and Netball Club $300
It was lovely to meet up with the women who are a part of this local sporting team. This purchase will go towards new netball uniforms.
It was lovely to meet up with the women who are a part of this local sporting team. This purchase will go towards new netball uniforms.
2024 Grants
Jess Barclay Community Princess 2024
Riverina Rollers $200
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Riverina Rollers Inc a cheque for $300. The grant is for the purchase of logo'd training uniforms.
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Riverina Rollers Inc a cheque for $300. The grant is for the purchase of logo'd training uniforms.
Turvey Park Girl Guides $300
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Turvey Park Girl Guides a cheque for $300. The grant is for the purchase of new light weight dome tents to use at unit and region camps.
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Turvey Park Girl Guides a cheque for $300. The grant is for the purchase of new light weight dome tents to use at unit and region camps.
Headspace Wagga $300
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Headspace Wagga a cheque for $300. The grant is for supplies to support clients of the organisation with effective tools to help manage anxiety and stress.
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Headspace Wagga a cheque for $300. The grant is for supplies to support clients of the organisation with effective tools to help manage anxiety and stress.
Cycling Without Age Wagga Wagga $200
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Cycling Without Age a cheque for $200. The grant is for repairs and maintenance of the fleet of 3 tri-bikes that are used to take isolated, infirm and disabled communities for bike rides.
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Cycling Without Age a cheque for $200. The grant is for repairs and maintenance of the fleet of 3 tri-bikes that are used to take isolated, infirm and disabled communities for bike rides.
Erin Earth $300
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Erin Earth a cheque for $300. The grant is for installation of a self-guided nature wellness trail.
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Erin Earth a cheque for $300. The grant is for installation of a self-guided nature wellness trail.
Esencia Life Centre $300
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Esencia Life Centre a cheque for $300. This grant is for development of a baby boutique, where pregnant women in need will be able to come and pick out baby items for free.
Community Princess Jess Barclay presented Esencia Life Centre a cheque for $300. This grant is for development of a baby boutique, where pregnant women in need will be able to come and pick out baby items for free.
Lilier Lodge $300
Community Princess, Jess Barclay, presented Lilier Lodge a cheque for $300.
Lilier Lodge is a non for profit 21 room organisation, who provide accommodation for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. They aim to provide a home away from home, and a safe haven for their guests offering comfort, serenity and support.
Community Princess, Jess Barclay, presented Lilier Lodge a cheque for $300.
Lilier Lodge is a non for profit 21 room organisation, who provide accommodation for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. They aim to provide a home away from home, and a safe haven for their guests offering comfort, serenity and support.
2023 Grants
Haylee Burkinshaw Community Princess 2023
Lake Albert Softball Team $200
Community Princess, Haylee Burkinshaw, presented Luke from the Lake Albert Softball team to represent the ACT.
Turvey Park Girl Guides $500
I had the opportunity to meet the enthusiastic Turvey Park Girl Guides to present them with a Community Princess Grant to help them fund new lighting for their camping trips.
Vilomah Community 500
The Vilomah Community Group is an organization that offers a crucial service that helps parents navigate their grief and create lasting memories with their children who were taken away too soon. I was honored to grant The Vilomah Community Group to assist in their efforts to provide counselling, care packs, funeral expenses, gifts, and support for families during special dates throughout the year.
Vilomah Community 500
The Vilomah Community Group is an organization that offers a crucial service that helps parents navigate their grief and create lasting memories with their children who were taken away too soon. I was honored to grant The Vilomah Community Group to assist in their efforts to provide counselling, care packs, funeral expenses, gifts, and support for families during special dates throughout the year.
Country Hope $500
Country Hope $500
Wagga City Rugby Male Choir $500
I had the honour of meeting with the Wagga City Rugby Male Choir to present them with a grant from the Community Princess Foundation.
Wagga Wagga Cycling Without Age $500
Wagga Wagga Vintage and Veteran Motor Club $500
Today I had the honour of granting $500 to the Wagga Wagga Veteran and Vintage Car Motor Club to support them with their June Rally!
The Wagga Wagga Veteran and Vintage Car Motor Club put so much time, money and effort into their cars purely because of the amount of joy that it brings others and I can not thank them enough for the generosity and support they have given myself and the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest for many years.
Sarah Lloyd Scholarship Fund $500
Today I had the honour to present my very first Community Princess Foundation grant to the well deserving Sarah Lloyd Scholarship Fund.
The Sarah Lloyd Scholarship Fund helps young ladies in male dominated industries get a fair start by funding tools, mentorship, licences and tickets. This grant is assisting a worthy recipient, Kayla Horne from Riverina Motor Group. Kayla is an apprentice mechanic and loves how every day is a new challenge. With this grant she will be able to purchase new tools to advance further in her career.
2022 Grants
Rachael Bowering Community Princess 2022
The Vilomah Community $200
BrAshA-T Ataxia Telangiectactasia $200
Turvey Park Girl Guides $250
2020 Grants
Brittany Hackett - Community Princess 2020
The Leisure Company $500
The Leisure Company provides social support and community access to people with disabilities in the Wagga Wagga area. Their application to the Community Princess Fund was for assistance to purchase 'giant games' for the enjoyment of all participants.
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Maternity Ward $500
Mothers in the Maternity Ward of Wagga Wagga Base Hospital now have access to individual fridges throughout their stay, thanks to the generosity of our Community Princess Brittany Hackett.
Country Hope $500
Country Hope applied for a Community Princess Foundation grant to purchase gift hampers for fathers whose children use the service, to share with their Dads on Father's Day.
This was an idea close to Brittany's heart and she was very excited to be able to present a cheque for $500 for this very worthwhile initiative.
Ronald McDonald House $500
Community Princess Brittany Hackett presented her first Community Princess Foundation grant to Lisa Simpson, Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Wagga Wagga.
This was the first time the newly designed cheque was used. Many thanks Active Print Signarama for designing the cheque!
These funds will be used to provide meals for families staying at the House.
2019 Grants
Presslea Cowan - Community Princess 2019
Turvey Park Girl Guides $500
Today I attended the Turvey Park Girl Guides and presented a cheque on behalf of the Community Princess Foundation. 👑 💰 💐
The money will go towards a variety of things over the coming months as the girls begin preparation for Christmas gifts and cards for the community, events such as their trivia night and potential for the money to expand and assist with next years' camp.
The girls were full of energy and motivation and were extremely welcoming! I had such a wonderful evening with them, while they played a “frog and Princess” game and sat and asked lots of questions about my role in the community and of course the crown I get to wear!
Today I attended the Turvey Park Girl Guides and presented a cheque on behalf of the Community Princess Foundation. 👑 💰 💐
The money will go towards a variety of things over the coming months as the girls begin preparation for Christmas gifts and cards for the community, events such as their trivia night and potential for the money to expand and assist with next years' camp.
The girls were full of energy and motivation and were extremely welcoming! I had such a wonderful evening with them, while they played a “frog and Princess” game and sat and asked lots of questions about my role in the community and of course the crown I get to wear!
Goodstart Early Learning Estella $500
Today, Community Princess 2019, Presslea Cowan presented her first Community Princess Foundation cheque to Goodstart Estella who will be using the funds to build their own fruit and veggie garden that will be available to the families of Estella!
It was a little difficult to get the perfect shot but super exciting to have the first cheque presented.
Today, Community Princess 2019, Presslea Cowan presented her first Community Princess Foundation cheque to Goodstart Estella who will be using the funds to build their own fruit and veggie garden that will be available to the families of Estella!
It was a little difficult to get the perfect shot but super exciting to have the first cheque presented.
2018 Grants
Maddison Smith - Community Princess 2018
Edel Quinn $200
Today I had the pleasure of handing out a grant from the Community Princess Foundation! 👸🏼
I visited our local Edel Quinn shelter, where Nathalie and Bonnie showed me around. Personally, I wasn’t aware how much they actually provide! Accommodation, meals, clothing - just to name a few. 🏡 👕👖
The grant is going to help provide a special lunch for the community for a NAIDOC Day.
Wagga Women's Health Centre $200
I met with Gail and Jackie, who were lovely enough to give me a tour of the Centre and LOTS of information on this wonderful service, which is completely free and any woman can access! How incredible is that?🏡
The grant will be used to install a doorbell to the back door, enhancing the security of the building for anyone who accesses the service.
Kooringal High School $200
Today, Community Princess 2018 Maddie Smith and Community Princess 2019 Presslea Cowan were able to hand out another grant from the Community Princess Foundation.
This one was given to Liz Hall and the students of classes IO and MC from Kooringal High School. The grant will be used to purchase outdoor furniture and finish off the newly designed Chill-out Space at the school. 🌲💐📚
2017 Grants
Jes Smith - Community Princess 2017
Saturday Morning Ten Pin Bowling League $200
On Saturday morning I was lucky enough to witness some absolutely amazing ten pin bowling from some of Wagga's finest bowlers and present them with their grant which will be used for bowling towels and water bottles for the participants.
On Saturday morning I was lucky enough to witness some absolutely amazing ten pin bowling from some of Wagga's finest bowlers and present them with their grant which will be used for bowling towels and water bottles for the participants.
The Ranch $200
This afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a kids disco at the RANCH (RAAF, Army, Navy Community House) to present the latest Community Princess Foundation Grant. It was great to learn about the support the group provides to the families of the defence members in Wagga. I was also lucky enough to see some great dance moves from the kids and hand out a few prizes! The grant will be used to purchase new high chairs for the children who attend the group.
This afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a kids disco at the RANCH (RAAF, Army, Navy Community House) to present the latest Community Princess Foundation Grant. It was great to learn about the support the group provides to the families of the defence members in Wagga. I was also lucky enough to see some great dance moves from the kids and hand out a few prizes! The grant will be used to purchase new high chairs for the children who attend the group.
The Turvey Park Senior Guides $200
I was very happy to approve the latest community group to receive a Community Princess Fund grant this year. The girls are busy designing an A-Frame board that will sit out the front hall during meeting nights - Can't wait to see the finished product girls! Thank you for having me for the night! .
I was very happy to approve the latest community group to receive a Community Princess Fund grant this year. The girls are busy designing an A-Frame board that will sit out the front hall during meeting nights - Can't wait to see the finished product girls! Thank you for having me for the night! .
Kooringal Public School $200
Today I had the pleasure of handing out another grant from the Community Princess Fund - this time to Kooringal Public School! The kids are going to be using the money for their garden project. Look forward to seeing how it turns out! Thanks to Ms Fox, Jameson, Charlie, Ruby & Eve for the morning.
Today I had the pleasure of handing out another grant from the Community Princess Fund - this time to Kooringal Public School! The kids are going to be using the money for their garden project. Look forward to seeing how it turns out! Thanks to Ms Fox, Jameson, Charlie, Ruby & Eve for the morning.
Virtue Ministry $200
Community Princess 2017, Jes Smith and Community Princess 2018, Maddie Smith, handed over another grant from the Community Princess Foundation! This grant went to Virtue Ministry, and will be used to pay for fuel to get members to schools around the region to do talks about what they do! Jes & Maddie were able to meet with Stina from Virtue Ministry to hand over the grant.
Community Princess 2017, Jes Smith and Community Princess 2018, Maddie Smith, handed over another grant from the Community Princess Foundation! This grant went to Virtue Ministry, and will be used to pay for fuel to get members to schools around the region to do talks about what they do! Jes & Maddie were able to meet with Stina from Virtue Ministry to hand over the grant.
Children's Contact Service $200
Community Princess 2017 Jes Smith & Community Princess 2018 Maddie Smith were able to hand out another grant from the Community Princess Foundation! This one was given to Lou & Bernadette from the Children's Contact Service, where it will be used to liven up the outdoor area, as a calm space for families who use this service.
Thank you for again for our first donation towards the beautiful garden space. You don’t realise the power of your gesture because it was something that was sitting on the drawing board for six months and now we have action.
Community Princess 2017 Jes Smith & Community Princess 2018 Maddie Smith were able to hand out another grant from the Community Princess Foundation! This one was given to Lou & Bernadette from the Children's Contact Service, where it will be used to liven up the outdoor area, as a calm space for families who use this service.
Thank you for again for our first donation towards the beautiful garden space. You don’t realise the power of your gesture because it was something that was sitting on the drawing board for six months and now we have action.
2016 Grants
Megan Short - Community Princess 2016
Wagga Wagga Toy Library $200
Donation of toys to help extent the range of toys on offer to the community.
Donation of toys to help extent the range of toys on offer to the community.
Collingullie Public School $200
The funds will be used to purchase plants for a greenhouse built by the students. The students have been trying to raise funds to purchase the plants but due the small number of students they have struggled to raise sufficient funds. The CPF was delighted to assist the students with their endeavours.
The funds will be used to purchase plants for a greenhouse built by the students. The students have been trying to raise funds to purchase the plants but due the small number of students they have struggled to raise sufficient funds. The CPF was delighted to assist the students with their endeavours.
Henwood Park Football Club $200
The funds will be used for the continued maintenance of the clubhouse and improve access to the club which is in poor condition due to the very wet winter.
The funds will be used for the continued maintenance of the clubhouse and improve access to the club which is in poor condition due to the very wet winter.