Give Local is on National Philanthropy Day, next Wednesday, Nov. 15.
In 1986, Congress proclaimed Nov. 15 as National Philanthropy Day, which is why Give Local is held annually on this day. In his address marking the day, President Ronald Reagan said, “when people are helping one another…concern for one’s fellow man becomes part of the nation’s soul.” This sentiment remains true 37 years later in 2023 caring for our fellow man must always be part of the nation’s soul.
American philanthropy thrives when individuals and organizations join together to create communities that care for the needs of all people. As in the original 1986 National Philanthropy Day Act, the call is for all sectors and all people to notice the needs around them, and to get involved in causes which deepen the quality of life for our fellow Americans.
Every day, our community is made stronger by the tireless work of individuals who serve others. National Philanthropy Day and Give Local is a time for all of us to band together to lift up these community champions.
On Nov. 15 this year, we can all get involved by donating time, talent and treasure to the organizations that are working hard to make our community the best it can be. This year, the Give Local campaign features a record number of nonprofit organizations — the hardworking staff and board leaders of these 80 agencies make our community stronger.
Since 2016, this community has raised nearly $1.7 million through Give Local for nonprofit organizations serving residents of Lancaster and Chester counties, since the campaign expanded to include all of Chester County last year. This year we aim to break through the $2million mark. Let’s show the nation and world how we unite for the common good on this National Philanthropy Day.
Let’s come together during Give Local for the common good this season, and always.
Visit www.givelocalsc.org to get involved.
Give Local matching opps: The big day is almost here! During Give Local, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 15, every gift starting at just $1 will go further with dollar-for-dollar matching opportunities throughout the day, and special times throughout the day that will even make your gift go further, including: • 8 Minute to Win it Dollar for Dollar Match: At 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. For just eight minutes (8-8:08 a.m. and 8-8:08 p.m.), the Arras Foundation will match all funds raised up to $800 per organization each time, in celebration of eight years of Give Local. • Arras Giving Day Dollar for Dollar Match: Every dollar raised on Nov. 15 will be matched by the Arras Foundation up to $800 for each organization. Other fundraising boosters include: • Forever First Award, sponsored by First Citizens Bank, $500 to the organization that receives the first online Give Local donation (or split evenly amongst organizations who tie for the first donation). • Heating Up! Award, sponsored by Evans Petroleum Company, $250 to one nonprofit organization, with the largest amount raised 6-7 a.m. Nov. 15. • Power Hour Award, sponsored by Duke Energy, $250 to one large-budget and one small-budget nonprofit organization, with the largest amount raised 7-8 a.m. Nov. 15. To see more opportunities, visit www.givelocalsc.org.
This article was first published in The Lancaster News.
