Foundation
Giving Back is the Key to Success
Charities we support
We’re proud to be associated with the ERDI Foundation. Founded by Eva and Les Erdi in 2014, the ERDI Foundation is committed to creating meaningful and lasting social impact by supporting organisations that strengthen communities, improve lives and provide hope to those facing adversity.
Through strategic partnerships and philanthropic initiatives, the Foundation invests in a diverse range of causes spanning health, homelessness, food insecurity, disability inclusion, mental health, environmental conservation, emergency response and community wellbeing. By working alongside dedicated not-for-profit organisations, the ERDI Foundation helps deliver practical support, foster connection and create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.
The following organisations are just a few examples that represent the breadth of the Foundation’s commitment to building a more compassionate, inclusive and resilient society.
300 BLANKETS
300 Blankets is a volunteer-led charity supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Victoria through outreach, community meals, friendship programs and practical assistance. Founded in Melbourne in 2012, it helps reduce isolation, restore dignity and build connection. Pullman Melbourne City Centre actively supports the organisation through fundraising and community initiatives.
SACRED HEART MISSION
Sacred Heart Mission is a leading Victorian charity supporting people experiencing homelessness, disadvantage and social exclusion. For more than 40 years, it has provided housing, health, wellbeing, aged care and community services that help people build independent lives. Novotel St Kilda supported the Mission by donating its furniture during the transition from St Kilda Beach Hotel.
COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS AUSTRALIA
Community First Responders Australia (CFRA) is a volunteer-led organisation focused on building safer communities through CPR and first aid training, emergency preparedness programs and public health initiatives. By equipping Australians with lifesaving skills and improving access to emergency care, CFRA helps increase cardiac arrest survival rates and supports diverse and geographically isolated communities.
EAT UP
Eat Up is Australia’s largest provider of free school lunches, helping children affected by food insecurity stay focused on learning. Through a network of volunteers, schools and community partners, the organisation prepares and delivers thousands of lunches each week. By meeting a basic need, Eat Up supports student wellbeing, concentration, attendance and educational outcomes, while helping reduce the stigma associated with hunger.
MAKE ROOM HOUSING PROJECT
Make Room is an innovative housing initiative delivered through a partnership between the City of Melbourne, philanthropic supporters and community organisations. The project provides long-term housing and support for people experiencing chronic homelessness, helping residents access health & community services. Make Room offers a collaborative, compassionate approach to homelessness that delivers dignity, stability and lasting positive outcomes.
ODONATA FOUNDATION
Odonata Foundation is an environmental charity dedicated to protecting and restoring Australia’s unique wildlife and ecosystems through innovative conservation programs. Working with scientists, landholders, Traditional Owners and community partners, Odonata develops practical solutions to environmental challenges. Supported by the ERDI Foundation, the Bring Back the Eastern Quoll project helps restore this threatened species and strengthen biodiversity conservation.
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE
Give Where You Live Foundation supports positive change across the Geelong region. Through community partnerships, grants and practical support, it helps tackle issues such as food insecurity, homelessness, educational disadvantage and unemployment. Novotel Geelong proudly supports the Foundation through fundraising initiatives for a more connected community.
THE QUEEN’S FUND
Established in 1887, The Queen’s Fund is one of Victoria’s oldest charities, providing emergency financial assistance to single women and their children facing hardship. Run entirely by volunteers, the organisation helps cover essentials such as food, housing, medical costs and education, empowering women with dignity, choice and practical support as they rebuild their lives.
BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION
Butterfly Foundation is the national charity for Australians affected by eating disorders and body image issues. The organisation provides support services to help individuals and families navigate recovery and build healthier relationships with food, body image and mental wellbeing. Butterfly also works to raise awareness, reduce stigma and improve access to evidence-based treatment and support for communities across Australia.
BEIT RAFAEL – SHABBAT BOX PROGRAM
Beit Rafael’s Shabbat Box Program brings comfort, connection and tradition to Jewish individuals in hospitals, aged care facilities and other care settings. Each box includes items that help recipients and their families celebrate Shabbat, such as candles, challah and ritual essentials. The program fosters cultural and spiritual connection during times of illness or isolation, creating meaningful moments of dignity, joy and community support.
C CARE
C Care is a community support organisation that provides practical assistance, food relief and social support to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Through food distribution, emergency relief and community programs, C Care helps people maintain dignity during challenging times. Its work strengthens community connections and ensures vulnerable individuals can access essential support when they need it most, fostering resilience, hope and wellbeing.
CANCER COUNCIL VICTORIA
Cancer Council Victoria is a leading charity dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer through research, prevention, advocacy and support. Since 1936, it has improved outcomes for Victorians by funding research, delivering education programs, supporting those affected by cancer and promoting better public health. The ERDI Foundation funds a project to reduce liver cancer in multicultural communities.
UNISON
Unison is a not-for-profit organisation that combines affordable housing with support services to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Across Victoria, Unison provides safe housing, tenancy support and community programs that foster wellbeing and housing security. Supported by the ERDI Foundation, its Coffee Van initiative creates welcoming spaces where residents can connect with service providers and strengthen community ties.
FLYING FOX
Flying Fox is a youth-led organisation that creates opportunities for people with disability and young people to connect through inclusive, empowering experiences. Through camps, social programs and leadership development, Flying Fox builds friendships, confidence and community while challenging perceptions around disability. Supported by the ERDI Foundation, its medic training program helps ensure participants are safe, supported and able to thrive.
