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20-02-2025
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2025 Give Big Green Bay kicks off 24-hour donation period
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The 8th annual Give BIG Green Bay donation period has officially kicked off, bringing the community together for 24 hours of generosity. The event, organized by the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and supported by the Green Bay Packers Foundation, highlights the work of 50 local nonprofits serving Brown County. Local Woman Donates Kidney to Husband in Selfless Act of Love Donations will be accepted until noon tomorrow, with matching funds amplifying the impact of each contribution. One of the participating nonprofits is the Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program, which helps high school students explore career opportunities. The funds raised will directly support staff members who work with students daily. 'The money that we'll raise goes directly to support the staff who have conversations with students day in and day out, our team is located within each of the area high schools,' said David Gordon, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator. 'They have conversations with students about career interests, help them develop resumes and do mock interviews.' The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay is also participating in the event, using donations to fund local programs that provide essential services to the community. 'Any money donated to the Salvation Army during Give Big Green Bay will be used right here in the community for local programs and services,' said Nicole Hanley, marketing specialist for the Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay. 'Our Community Center has a lot of our social services programs, including a noon lunch program and housing assistance programs.' For animal lovers, the Wisconsin Humane Society is another nonprofit benefiting from the day of giving. Donations help provide crucial care for animals in need. 'If you donate $15, it helps us give vaccines to three cats, $25 can help five dogs with heartworm disease,' said Corey Viars, Media Specialist for the Wisconsin Humane Society. 'There are so many options to give and help out.' Since its creation in 2018, Give BIG Green Bay has raised over $13.5 million for local nonprofits. Oshkosh Red Robin partners with Salvation Army to help victims of California wildfires With up to $500,000 in matching funds this year, the goal is to make an even bigger impact on the community. Donations will be accepted until noon on Thursday, allowing the community to make a difference in the lives of residents and animals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
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This year's Give BIG Green Bay starts Wednesday with a day of events. Here's what to know.
GREEN BAY - Give BIG Green Bay, the annual 24-hour nonprofit fundraising event hosted by the Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, begins at noon Wednesday with a full day of community events. Here's what to know about the event. Each year, Give BIG Green Bay selects 50 Brown County nonprofits to participate in a 24-hour crowdfunding event. Since the program began in 2018, it has donated over $13.5 million to nonprofits throughout the county. From noon Feb. 19 until noon Feb. 20, anyone can donate to participating nonprofits or to the event's match fund to benefit all of the organizations. At the end of the event, each nonprofit receives the amount donated directly to them and a proportionate share of the matching funds. The match fund starts at $250,000 thanks to a donation from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. Donations can be made at during the 24-hour event. Several participating nonprofits are inviting community members to celebrate the fundraiser at hosted events throughout Wednesday and Thursday. The events will be an opportunity to ask questions, look behind the scenes and discover new ways to support nonprofits year round. Here is a look at the events. You can learn more at $5 day at The Adventure Zone: Nonprofit You Belong Together will be welcoming families to The Adventure Zone, 2960 Allied St., for a reduced $5 day pass admission on from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 19 and 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 20. There will be crafts, activities and ice cream for attending families. Give BIG in the Igloo: The Howe Community Resource Center will join 30 other nonprofits for a 24-hour event hosted partially at Zambaldi Beer, 1649 S. Webster Ave., Allouez from noon to 9 p.m. Feb. 19, and partially online. The event will feature Igloo conversations and livestreams with nonprofit leaders, guest bartenders, and the Director's Icy Challenge. Everyone who tunes into the livestream on the Howe Community Resource Center Facebook page will be entered into a raffle for a $50 igloo rental at Zambaldi's. Citizen Animal Response Team Auxiliary at Anduzzi's: The Citizen Animal Response Team Auxiliary will be promoting Give BIG Green Bay from noon to 9 p.m. Feb 19 at Anduzzi's, 2555 Lineville Road, Howard. There will be information tables and opportunities to donate. Tamales at Casa ALBA Melanie: Enjoy red salsa tamales, green salsa tamales and tamales de rajas, a vegetarian option, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Casa ALBA Melanie, 314 S. Madison St. Stompyfest at Neville Public Museum: Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place, is kicking of Give BIG with its first Stompyfest from 2:30-5 p.m. Feb. 19, featuring Stompy the Mastodon, artifact investigation stations, Stompy Story Time in English and Spanish, and a sing-along with Stompy. Local author Rudy Hernandez will also read from his book, "La Leyenda de la Momia del Ojo Verde," which translates to "The Legend of the Green-Eyed Mummy." Ecumenical Partnership for Housing Open House: From 3-6 p.m. Feb. 19, visit the Ecumenical Partnership for Housing's open house, 1278 Langlade Ave., to learn more about EPH and homelessness in Brown County and to tour its newest addition to its Long-Term Supportive Housing program. Missions & Music: Hosted by the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, Evergreen Theater and Curative Connections from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, the Nick Gonnering Duo featuring Brent Felchlin will be playing at the Green Bay Distillery, 835 Mike McCarthy Way, Ashwaubenon. Admission is free. Give BIG Community Party: You Belong Together will host the free Give BIG Community Party from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 19 throughout the You Belong and Adventure Zone facility, 2960 Allied St., Ashwaubenon. Enjoy free play in the Adventure Zone and karaoke in the multipurpose room. Ice Cream Social: Join Lovin' the Skin I'm In from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 19 at the De Pere Community Center Spruce Room, 600 Grant St., for face-painting, ice cream and games. Registration is appreciated but not required. Millennial Loteria: Join Casa ALBA Melanie and Latino Professionals Association of N.E.W. from 5:30-7:30 Feb. 19 at Urban Hub, 340 N. Broadway, for a game of loteria, a traditional Mexican board game similar to bingo. You will also learn about the organizations' missions and can enjoy Mexican snacks. On Tap: A Give BIG Green Bay Night to Remember: Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and the Izaak Walton League will be at Hinterland Brewery Barrel Room, 1001 Lombardi Access Road, Ashwaubenon, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 to meet the community and share more about their causes. Grit 920 Open House: Grit 920, 2467 Glendale Ave., Howard, will host an open house from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 19. Attendees will be able to tour the facility, meet Grit 920's board and trainers, learn more about adaptive and inclusive fitness and enjoy refreshments and raffles. Midnight Mural & Music: Urban Cultural Arts & Event Center, 906 E. Walnut St., will host a late-night creative experience from 10 p.m. to midnight Feb. 19, featuring a collaborative mural, open mic, glow-in-the-dark art, and facility tours. Give BIG Green Bay Bingo, Games & Fun: Join several local nonprofits at the YWCA Greater Green Bay, 230 S. Madison St., for a free event to close out the last hours of Give BIG Green Bay. From 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 20, enjoy coffee, snacks, refreshments and bingo while celebrating the end of the giving event. Pancakes with a Purpose: To close out Give BIG, from 8:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 20, enjoy a free community breakfast at the Urban Cultural Arts & Event Center, 906 E. Walnut St. The breakfast will be an opportunity to connect with participating nonprofits and another chance to tour the Urban Cultural Arts space. More: Supporting local nonprofits is easier, and more impactful, than you think during Give BIG Green Bay Here are the 50 nonprofits selected for this year's Give BIG Green Bay. Sixteen organizations are participating for the first time, indicated by asterisks. Animal welfare Citizen Animal Response Team Auxiliary Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay Campus Arts and culture Civic Symphony of Green Bay Evergreen Theater* Neville Public Museum Foundation Urban Cultural Arts & Event Center Community improvement Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity One Wrightstown* The Mauthe Center* Education Achieve Brown County* Howard-Suamico Education Foundation* Howe Community Resource Center Latino Professionals Association of N.E.W.* Literacy Green Bay On the Mark Dyslexia Clinic Ukwakhwa* UW-Green Bay Foundation Environment and conservation Brown County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Health and wellness Center for Suicide Awareness* Community Benefit Tree* Grit 920* N.E.W. Community Clinic Oral Health Partnership YWCA Greater Green Bay Human services Casa ALBA Melanie Curative Connections Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Innovative Care Services* Journey to Adult Success Mandolin Foundation* The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay We All Rise: African American Resource Center Wise Women Gathering Place You Belong Together Hunger and housing Denmark Community Cupboard Ecumenical Partnership for Housing House of Hope Green Bay Paul's Pantry The Gateway Collective* Military and public service Desert Veterans of Wisconsin* Green Bay Metro Fire Foundation Recreation and sports The First Tee of Northeast Wisconsin Green Bay Sail & Paddle Youth development Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay Brown County First Robotics* Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes Lovin' the Skin I'm In Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship* Vivian Barrett is the public safety reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. You can reach her at vmbarrett@ or (920) 431-8314. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, at @vivianbarrett_. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Give BIG Green Bay kicks off with day of nonprofit events
