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Give Local 2019 Results

We are so humbled by this community's generosity. Together we raised $293,662 for local nonprofits through Give Local 2019.


What can we say except THANK YOU?! We are so humbled by this community's generosity. Together we raised $293,662 for local nonprofits through Give Local 2019.

Thank you so much to the Dawkins Charitable Trust for the $100,000 Bonus Fund that boosted these donations. When you add in the $100,000 Bonus Fund, it brings the Give Local 2019 total to $393,662!

Thanks to our sponsors who covered credit card fees and other costs: OlyFed, WSECU, the Dennis and Joan Peterson Fund, Puget Sound Energy, TwinStar Credit Union, Capital Medical Center, Greene Realty Group, KXXO Mixx 96.1, Shelton-Mason County Journal, Lewis Talk, Thurston Talk, and Roxy 94.5. Thanks to Panowicz Jewelers for the special Giving Wednesday Bonus Drawing!

Thank you to the 81 local nonprofits that participated in Give Local 2019. It is a privilege and an honor to work with you to help raise awareness and funds for the important work you do in our communities.

Finally, thank you to everyone who gave. Give Local demonstrates the power of collective giving. Our community is stronger because you care enough to give back.

Give Local Thank You Celebration, November 21, 2019

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