C Care

We are hiring a Social Worker at C Care!⁠ ⁠ Join a purpose-driven community organisation supporting more than 2,000 individuals and families across Melbourne’s south east experiencing food insecurity and social isolation.⁠ ⁠ This newly created role is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide ongoing client support, advocate for families, and help shape the future of community care at C Care.⁠ ⁠ If you’re passionate about making a genuine impact and want to grow in a collaborative, community-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.⁠ ⁠ If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Yosi via email; [email protected] or visit this link in our bio to apply via Ethical Jobs.

C Care is honoured to have received the 2026 Victorian Jewish Community Impact Awards. Winning the $25,000 cash prize is going to 1,000 fresh challah rolls baked in our kitchen each week for our community to enjoy on Shabbat. ⁠ ⁠ We extend our sincere gratitude to the Jack & Robert Smorgon Families Foundation and @thesocialblueprintinc for creating this important opportunity and for recognising the vital work being carried out across our community.⁠ ⁠ It was a privilege to stand alongside so many outstanding organisations whose dedication and impact continue to strengthen and support the Victorian Jewish community. We are deeply humbled to receive this recognition and sincerely grateful to our community for its ongoing trust, encouragement, and support.⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to all fellow nominees and award recipients for the extraordinary contribution each of you makes to our community every day.

Have you spotted our Giving Day 2026 billboards in the wild?⁠ ⁠ For one day only, every donation to C Care will be matched - doubling the impact to support vulnerable members of our community.⁠ ⁠ C Care’s new home is ready. You’re the missing ingredient.⁠ ⁠ Sign up via the link in our bio to get early access to the campaign, join the countdown, and register as a fundraiser.

May 31 is C Care’s Giving Day - a day for our community to come together, share stories, and help make a bigger impact.⁠ ⁠ This year, we have refreshed our Ambassador Program with more ways to get involved;⁠ ⁠ - Want to keep it personal? Fundraise on your own.⁠ - Keen to rally the troops? Start a fundraising team and campaign together with friends, family, or your organisation.⁠ - Looking to get your workplace involved? Bring your colleagues together and support Giving Day as a team.⁠ ⁠ Share your story. Double the impact. ⁠ ⁠ Sign up via the link in our bio to get early access to the campaign, join the countdown, and register as a fundraiser.

It was an absolute pleasure welcoming the team from Newmark Capital back to C Care for the third time as part of our MasterChef-style cooking challenge. This year, we were excited to host the team in our brand new corporate kitchen, where they brought incredible energy, enthusiasm, and heart to the day. Together, we prepared meals that will support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity across our community. Thank you, Newmark Capital, for your continued commitment to giving back and for helping us deliver food relief with dignity and care. We can’t wait to welcome you back again! If you would like to book your team in for a meaningful team building experience please get in touch with Zoe Fein via [email protected]. Want to get involved? Visit the link in our bio to apply and find out more about our Corporate Volunteering programs.

VICTORIAN JEWISH COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS 2026 Celebrating Extraordinary Community Impact These Awards were created to recognise organisations making an extraordinary contribution to Jewish life in Victoria through leadership, compassion, service, and impact within our community. After an extensive review process, the Foundation is delighted to announce: Major Community Impact Award – $125,000 Community Security Group (CSG) For decades, CSG has played a critical role in protecting and strengthening our community. From humble beginnings as a volunteer-based organisation, CSG has grown into one of the most important pillars of community safety and resilience in Victoria. Runner-Up Award – $50,000 United Jewish Education Board (UJEB) UJEB continues to play a vital role in Jewish education, identity, and engagement, helping shape future generations through learning, connection, and community involvement. Community Choice Award – $25,000 CCARE Chosen by the community through The Social Blueprint voting platform, CCARE’s extraordinary support for individuals and families deeply resonated with voters across the community. The Foundation also proudly recognises the outstanding contribution of the following nominated organisations, each receiving $10,000 in support of their important work: • Flying Fox • Pathways Melbourne • Courage to Care Victoria • Aliya Youth Space • Community First Responders We congratulate all nominated organisations. Each organisation represents the strength, compassion, and commitment that continues to shape and support our community every day. A special thank you to Sharon Lowe, Tammy Feldman, and The Social Blueprint for their partnership in helping bring this initiative to life and for strengthening engagement across our community. Stephen Smorgon & Andrew Blode AM On behalf of the Jack & Robert Smorgon Families Foundation

C Care’s Annual Giving Day 2026 is 31 May! For one day only, every donation will be doubled - helping us support vulnerable members of our community with food, care, and dignity. From humble beginnings in a home kitchen to now supporting nearly 3,000 people every week, C Care has always been powered by community. Today, with our new purpose-built facility ready to meet growing demand, we’re inviting you to help fill it with care, dignity, and support. C Care’s new home is ready. You’re the missing ingredient. Sign up via the link in our bio to be the first to access the campaign, join the countdown, and register as a fundraiser.

C Care opened our doors and our hearts to families, friends, and our wider community for a Community Open Day event at our new home, 16 Pakington Street, St Kilda.⁠ ⁠ We came together to celebrate this exciting purpose-built space, which allows us to share more meals, reach more people, and strengthen the fabric of our community through food and friendship. The afternoon was filled with warmth, connection, and joy - from challah braiding and cookie decorating to card making for all ages, alongside a BBQ, hot popcorn, drinks, and guided tours through our new home.⁠ ⁠ This moment belonged to all of us.⁠ ⁠ So much care, effort, and love had gone into bringing C Care to this point, and it was a privilege to share it with the people who make it what it is. ⁠ ⁠ Thank you to all those that came to visit and enjoy the festivities of the afternoon!

The cost of living has gone up but you can still feed a whole family for under $10. I’ve teamed up with The Social Blueprint to show you how to turn pantry staples into healthy & delicious meals 🤌🏻 if you want to see more $10 family dinners let me know ⬇️

Right now, too many families across Melbourne are being forced to make impossible choices, and for many, breakfast is the first thing to go.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to @sanitarium_au generous donation, C Care can help change that, supporting the families and individuals we serve each week with a simple, nourishing start to their day. A box of Weet-Bix means a better morning for kids and a little less pressure for parents.⁠ ⁠ For over 125 years, Sanitarium has been committed to helping people live healthier lives through wholesome, plant-based foods. This partnership brings that purpose to life, turning healthy choices into real support for our community, one breakfast at a time.

Here is our April Wrap Up: - Celebrated the official opening of our new home at 16 Pakington Street, welcoming donors, and friends of C Care. - Hosted a Community Open Day, welcoming families and the broader community for an afternoon of activities, BBQ, drinks, and tours of our new space. - Thank you to the team at @thelionandwombat for running a fun Easter competition and for their generous $535 donation - we truly appreciate your support. - Delivered an Emergency Management Plan training session for staff and volunteers led by the team Kentro Services - The kitchen buzzed with activity as Amanda Tenne and a number of her family and friends came together to commemorate the yahrzeit of her mother, who had been an avid baker. - Welcomed @riskified and Newmark Capital Limited to our Corporate Kitchen for a MasterChef-style cooking challenge. - Visited @tenfarms at @melbourne.market for an insightful behind-the-scenes tour- thank you to David and the team for sharing the market-to-customer experience. - C Care board came together for meeting #2 of the year planning and monitoring our strategic plan come to life Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate C Care’s new chapter and visited the hub at 16 Pakington. We are committed to continuing to serve the community while enhancing and expanding our services and offerings.

WANT TO KNOW HOW TO VOTE?⁠ ⁠ C Care has been nominated for the Victorian Jewish Community Impact Awards thanks to the @thesocialblueprintinc the Jack & Robert Smorgon Families Foundation for 2026. Watch for step-by-step instructions of how to cast your vote to support us via The Social Blueprint website.⁠ ⁠ VOTING CLOSES SUNDAY, 3 MAY AT MIDNIGHT, WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED 11 MAY!⁠ ⁠ Want to vote for C Care? Visit the link in our bio to sign up to 'The Social Blueprint' and follow the prompts to cast your vote!⁠