b'A life of ongoing impact Geoff has always had a passion for helping people in crisis. For Geoff, supporting Uniting is in his DNA.When I heard how many people in crisis were Personally partnering with us for 25 years,reaching out (to Uniting) for support and the Geoffs family association with the Eastnumber of volunteers who contributed to the Burwood Uniting Church spans the generations. service, I wanted to do something to help, Over 150 years ago, Geoffs great-grandfathersays Geoff.was a founding congregation member ofHes been a committed supporter ever since, the Church.always full of faith that the money is used His parents were Sunday School teachers atwhere its needed most.the Church, and its where he met his wife of 61There are 3 things that can bring you undone years, Beverley (pictured above).in life through no fault of your own: loss of In 1963, Geoff founded GP Gradersaemployment, divorce and illness, says Geoff.company specialising in fruit grading andAny of these challenges can turn a persons packing technology. Manufacturing machinerylife upside down and leave a hardworking for the fresh produce industry for decades,person struggling.Geoff saw success in his businessand aIts important for people to have a safety netchance to give back. like Uniting.Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2020-2021 63'