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We already know Columbia is a strong, loving, and giving community — now’s your chance to let that giving spirit shine. This morning marks the start of Midlands Gives, an annual day of giving that benefits a variety of local nonprofits across the Midlands.
The annual event hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation makes it easy to give to local nonprofits that have worked tirelessly both before + during the pandemic.
By the numbers:
- 546: Record-breaking number of local nonprofits Midlands Gives is supporting this year
- $10: The minimum donation amount on the Midlands Gives platform
- 18: Number of hours the giving challenge lasts
- 11: Number of counties with nonprofit organizations participating in Midlands Gives
- $200,000+: How much money the event offers in prize incentives, matching funds, and more for nonprofits
- $16 million: How much has been raised for local nonprofits since Midlands Gives started in 2014
- $3.34 million: How much was raised for 479 local nonprofits during 2021’s event
How to participate:
- Midlands Gives’ online giving platform features a leaderboard, prize tracker, and searchable profiles for participating nonprofits.
- You don’t have to be a millionaire to make an impact in the community. Community members can add any organization to their “shopping cart” with a donation of $10 or more (think: just two trips to your favorite local coffee shop — which can add up if you encourage your friends to donate, too).
- Givers can also set up monthly or quarterly automated recurring gifts to the nonprofits of their choice.
- Looking for an org to support? Use search filters to find nonprofits by category or county.
Bonus: Throughout the day, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s staff will be broadcasting live from their Facebook page to share nonprofit stories, prize announcements, interviews with sponsors + more.
Question:
Which nonprofit(s) are you supporting during Midlands Gives? Tell us why here.*
