We already know Columbia is a strong, loving, and giving community — now’s your chance to let that giving spirit shine. This morning marks the start of Midlands Gives, an annual day of giving that benefits a variety of local nonprofits across the Midlands.

The annual event hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation makes it easy to give to local nonprofits that have worked tirelessly both before + during the pandemic.

By the numbers:

546: Record-breaking number of local nonprofits Midlands Gives is supporting this year
$10: The minimum donation amount on the Midlands Gives platform
18: Number of hours the giving challenge lasts
11: Number of counties with nonprofit organizations participating in Midlands Gives
$200,000+: How much money the event offers in prize incentives, matching funds, and more for nonprofits
$16 million: How much has been raised for local nonprofits since Midlands Gives started in 2014
$3.34 million: How much was raised for 479 local nonprofits during 2021’s event

How to participate:

Midlands Gives’ online giving platform features a leaderboard, prize tracker, and searchable profiles for participating nonprofits.
You don’t have to be a millionaire to make an impact in the community. Community members can add any organization to their "shopping cart" with a donation of $10 or more (think: just two trips to your favorite local coffee shop — which can add up if you encourage your friends to donate, too).
Givers can also set up monthly or quarterly automated recurring gifts to the nonprofits of their choice.
Looking for an org to support? Use search filters to find nonprofits by category or county.

Bonus: Throughout the day, Central Carolina Community Foundation's staff will be broadcasting live from their Facebook page to share nonprofit stories, prize announcements, interviews with sponsors + more.

Question:

Which nonprofit(s) are you supporting during Midlands Gives? Tell us why here.*