Groundforce is a project of Kardinia Mission. It is a large scale, one day, landscaping makeover of a local school or community organisation. Since 2004, this annual event has enlisted an army of volunteers from Kardinia Church who have come together to make a significant contribution to the community in a practical, hands-on way of service.
Schools and Community organisations are often faced with tight budgets and changing priorities which means they don’t always have the resources to keep up with outdoor maintenance or revitalisation of playgrounds and landscaping. That’s where Groundforce becomes a vital connection between church and community. Using the people power of the local church, along with generous donations of materials, equipment and services from local businesses, Groundforce has helped a long list of schools and community organisations to upgrade and rejuvenate their outdoor spaces for over 20 years now.
Joining with the hundreds of Groundforce volunteers from Kardinia Church for each project are parents, students and teachers from the schools along with leaders and participants from various community organisations. Working together creates community partnerships, connection and restores pride when outdoor areas are transformed into beautiful spaces that are able to be enjoyed and utilised every day.
Kardinia Mission provides funding for Groundforce projects across all of our locations.