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Pitch for Good Banyule Raises $6400 for The Fabric ReStore, Boosting Local Social Impact Ecosystem BANYULE, VIC – The energy was electric at the Banyule City Council offices for Pitch for Good Banyule 2026. Run in partnership with StartSomeGood, the live pitch night bypassed traditional judging panels, instead handing 100% of the decision-making power directly to the audience to back impactful local projects. The Fabric ReStore—Melbourne’s only dedicated fabric and sewing supplies recovery hub—successfully raised a remarkable $6400 during the event through audience votes and Council-matched funding. The team captured the room's imagination with their mission to reduce textile waste, securing this major financial boost to help fund a permanent home and scale their recycling capabilities. The unique Pitch for Good model turned every attendee into a philanthropist. Each $30 event ticket was matched dollar-for-dollar by the Banyule City Council, transforming every single entry into a powerful $60 donation token. Continued Support for the Entire Banyule Ecosystem While The Fabric ReStore secured the live event funding, the night launched a massive collective movement for all five participating initiatives. The remaining four local changemakers have live, companion crowdfunding campaigns running on StartSomeGood, and community members are heavily encouraged to back their vital missions: ▪️ The Fabric ReStore: The live crowdfunding campaign, "Help Stitch The Fabric ReStore in place; space, recycling, stability," is aiming to reach its ultimate goal of $12,000 by 27 June 2026. Back the campaign: https://lnkd.in/g_Eb4gZ9 ▪️ Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Corporation: Launching a pilot to test and market various cultural products while simultaneously building deep community connections. Back the campaign: https://lnkd.in/gEtnvBA7 ▪️ GOODSERCLE: Rescuing, refurbishing, and rehoming essential whitegoods to cut e-waste and create jobs for people facing employment barriers. Back the campaign: https://lnkd.in/gpbAiEDx ▪️ Mental Jam: Delivering free game co-design workshops with local youth to help develop Bobarista, a cozy video game centered on mental health and wellbeing. Back the campaign: https://lnkd.in/gdS4Zp4b ▪️ Art Connects by Araluen Centre: Funding a new, permanent gallery space to create sales, commissions, and visibility for talented artists with a disability. Back the campaign: https://lnkd.in/giakKbAy How to Keep the Momentum Going Because these platforms rely on community momentum to reach their tipping points, everyone is encouraged to visit the live links, pledge, or share the campaigns to help all five projects cross the finish line. 📌 View and support all live campaigns here: https://lnkd.in/gPJpXjaR Caitlyn Touzell Tom Dawkins Piers Grove