2025 Norfolk Area Big Give brings community together and raises more than $200K
NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) — The Norfolk Area Big Give has raised $233,571 for local charities.
The goal of the event is to bring the community together and support local organizations. It also tries to share resources throughout the area and help groups connect with one another.
This year, from Thursday, May 15, to Wednesday, May 21, the Big Give raised funds for 27 charities through 1,593 donations.
'The Norfolk Area Big Give is one of my favorite times of the year,' said Big Give Committee Chair Libby McKay. 'Over the years, our goals have evolved to focus even more on celebrating and supporting the collective impact of all nonprofits in the Norfolk area. By expanding the giving period, we've created more opportunities for organizations to share their missions and for the community to engage in a meaningful way. I feel that it is invigorating to see how the community comes out to support its nonprofits; it's one of the best examples of how every donation, no matter the size, can truly make an impact.'
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Last year, donations totaled $250,614.20, and over the past two years, the Big Give raised more than $480,000.
'We are beyond excited for the future of the Norfolk Area Big Give because we've seen how nonprofits have come together to support one another. We are all committed to helping each other reach our goals. Norfolk is such a philanthropic and generous community, and we can't wait to see everyone come together again this year to spread kindness and generosity,' said Philanthropy Council chair Brittany Melby-Heimes.
The Norfolk Area Big Give involves a lot of groups, all coming together for their community. You can learn more about the event and their cause by clicking here.
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NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) — The Norfolk Area Big Give has raised $233,571 for local charities. The goal of the event is to bring the community together and support local organizations. It also tries to share resources throughout the area and help groups connect with one another. This year, from Thursday, May 15, to Wednesday, May 21, the Big Give raised funds for 27 charities through 1,593 donations. 'The Norfolk Area Big Give is one of my favorite times of the year,' said Big Give Committee Chair Libby McKay. 'Over the years, our goals have evolved to focus even more on celebrating and supporting the collective impact of all nonprofits in the Norfolk area. By expanding the giving period, we've created more opportunities for organizations to share their missions and for the community to engage in a meaningful way. I feel that it is invigorating to see how the community comes out to support its nonprofits; it's one of the best examples of how every donation, no matter the size, can truly make an impact.' Story continues below Top Story: McCook Lake residents in need of more dirt to rebuild homes Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Bishop Heelan girls soccer drops 1A State semifinal match to Davenport Assumption in 1-0 defeat Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Last year, donations totaled $250,614.20, and over the past two years, the Big Give raised more than $480,000. 'We are beyond excited for the future of the Norfolk Area Big Give because we've seen how nonprofits have come together to support one another. We are all committed to helping each other reach our goals. Norfolk is such a philanthropic and generous community, and we can't wait to see everyone come together again this year to spread kindness and generosity,' said Philanthropy Council chair Brittany Melby-Heimes. The Norfolk Area Big Give involves a lot of groups, all coming together for their community. You can learn more about the event and their cause by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
