More than $7 million was raised for this year's "Give for Good Louisville" effort.According to organizers, the effort brought together more than 21,000 people to donate to a variety of organizations in the metro area.The annual event is organized by the Community Foundation of Louisville. The effort gives people an easy way to donate to more than 500 local non-profits. Each gift also gives those organizations extra chances to win more money from sponsors worth more than $300,000.Click here for more information on how to give. Organizers said this year's event was especially important because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and with many nonprofits having to cancel important fundraisers.WLKY is also proud to partner with numerous organizations who provide vital programs and services to the community:Dare to Care – Leading the community in feeding the hungry, Dare to Care partners with nearly 300 local social service agencies to distribute food to those in need. The COVID-19 crisis has increased the demand from families and individuals dealing with food insecurity.https://daretocare.org/Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – CFF is committed to finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development.https://fightcf.cff.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app263a?df_id=1620&1620.donation=form1&s_chapter=1030&NONCE_TOKEN=DF9B3AD132A9F0FC016866F9A14778B5Family Scholar House – Family Scholar House’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by powering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency.https://familyscholarhouse.org/donations/Harbor House – Harbor House empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives.https://www.sagepayments.net/eftcart/forms/donate.asp?M_id=264192423645Jewish Family & Career Services – JFCS provides support and career and counseling programs to expand possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence.https://jfcslouisville.org/donate/JDRF – JDRF is committed to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and provides critical funding for research, drug development and support to those currently living with this disease. They can’t stop their pursuit for a future without type one diabetes, and the more than 3,000 children and adults in Kentucky and Southern Indiana who battle this disease every day need their help.www2.jdrf.org/goto/BODCampaignLouisville Urban League - The LUL works to provide jobs, justice, education, health and housing for minorities and disadvantaged persons in the community. Their campaign — “Run with Us” — is underway to build a Sports and Learning Complex in west Louisville.https://lul.org/donate-now/https://sportsandlearningcomplex.org/runwithus/March of Dimes – the March of Dimes is committed to giving every baby a fighting chance through healthy pregnancies and diminished premature births. New programs and resources have been added to help families during the COVID19 crisis and beyond.https://www.marchofdimes.org/giving/support-localized.aspxMaryhurst – For children across Kentucky suffering from neglect and abuse, Maryhurst is where healing begins. They stand with children and families who are facing crisis – offering healing and hope.https://www.maryhurst.org/donateSalvation Army – The Salvation Army continues to provide and expand needed services during the COVID-19 pandemic to vulnerable citizens, from shelter services, daily meals, food delivery to seniors, and providing Emergency Financial Assistance for those in crisis.www.salvationarmylouisville.orghttps://bit.ly/2VQLVsOSickle Cell Association – It's a tax-exempt not-for-profit organzation that provides education, support and advocacy for individuals with sickle cell disease and their families. https://thescakorg.wixsite.com/thescakorgTwisted Pink – Their mission is to extend lives and improve quality of life for late stage breast cancer patients and their families by funding metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer research.www.twistedpink.orgVolunteers of America – The Volunteers of America has been helping the community’s most vulnerable for nearly 125 years. They are fighting the opioid epidemic, veteran and family homelessness, and provides HIV awareness.https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/volunteers-of-america-mid-statesWednesday’s Child – Wednesday’s Child recruits adoptive families for older foster children and helps provide support for the children while they wait for a permanent home. In addition, they provide encouragement and support to adoptive families and brings awareness for the critical need for foster families.https://www.wednesdayschild.com/
More than $7 million was raised for this year's "Give for Good Louisville" effort.
According to organizers, the effort brought together more than 21,000 people to donate to a variety of organizations in the metro area.
The annual event is organized by the Community Foundation of Louisville.
The effort gives people an easy way to donate to more than 500 local non-profits. Each gift also gives those organizations extra chances to win more money from sponsors worth more than $300,000.
Click here for more information on how to give.
Organizers said this year's event was especially important because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and with many nonprofits having to cancel important fundraisers.
WLKY is also proud to partner with numerous organizations who provide vital programs and services to the community:
Dare to Care – Leading the community in feeding the hungry, Dare to Care partners with nearly 300 local social service agencies to distribute food to those in need. The COVID-19 crisis has increased the demand from families and individuals dealing with food insecurity.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – CFF is committed to finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development.
Family Scholar House – Family Scholar House’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by powering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency.
Harbor House – Harbor House empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives.
Jewish Family & Career Services – JFCS provides support and career and counseling programs to expand possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence.
JDRF – JDRF is committed to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes and provides critical funding for research, drug development and support to those currently living with this disease. They can’t stop their pursuit for a future without type one diabetes, and the more than 3,000 children and adults in Kentucky and Southern Indiana who battle this disease every day need their help.
Louisville Urban League - The LUL works to provide jobs, justice, education, health and housing for minorities and disadvantaged persons in the community. Their campaign — “Run with Us” — is underway to build a Sports and Learning Complex in west Louisville.
March of Dimes – the March of Dimes is committed to giving every baby a fighting chance through healthy pregnancies and diminished premature births. New programs and resources have been added to help families during the COVID19 crisis and beyond.
Maryhurst – For children across Kentucky suffering from neglect and abuse, Maryhurst is where healing begins. They stand with children and families who are facing crisis – offering healing and hope.
Salvation Army – The Salvation Army continues to provide and expand needed services during the COVID-19 pandemic to vulnerable citizens, from shelter services, daily meals, food delivery to seniors, and providing Emergency Financial Assistance for those in crisis.
Sickle Cell Association – It's a tax-exempt not-for-profit organzation that provides education, support and advocacy for individuals with sickle cell disease and their families.
Twisted Pink – Their mission is to extend lives and improve quality of life for late stage breast cancer patients and their families by funding metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer research.
Volunteers of America – The Volunteers of America has been helping the community’s most vulnerable for nearly 125 years. They are fighting the opioid epidemic, veteran and family homelessness, and provides HIV awareness.
Wednesday’s Child – Wednesday’s Child recruits adoptive families for older foster children and helps provide support for the children while they wait for a permanent home. In addition, they provide encouragement and support to adoptive families and brings awareness for the critical need for foster families.