A couple of weeks ago, we took you behind the scenes to share how things were going at GVLtoday and asked our readers if they would be willing to make a small contribution to help support our work.

As of today, over 450 of you have stopped what you were doing to send over some love and appreciation. In addition to the $11,000+ dollars contributed, what tickled us the most were the words of encouragement, affirmation, and recognition.

So today, we want to say thank you. We are sincerely grateful for your support and we couldn’t do this without you.

Please keep in touch. Send us an email at hello@GVLtoday.com or drop us a message on social, and we look forward to seeing you every morning right here in your inbox.

Here’s what some of our readers are saying:

“Waking up to GVLtoday is how I start my days! Thanks for all you do to keep your readers informed, even during uncertain times!” – Melissa Z.

“Keep up the good work so we can keep lifting up Greenville. #yeahthatGreenville” – Sherry

“We feel fortunate to have many dear friends, live in a bit of paradise, with much to keep our minds, bodies, souls nurtured! Let us continue to strive to be all encompassing and stay involved be part of the story that is Greenville.” – Good Friends

“We look forward to reading these emails every morning and learning about what's happening in our beautiful city.” – 2 Greenville Newbies

“Wanted to support Greenville-our new home. Appreciate your keeping us current on all local events.” – Nana + Pops

“Thanks for carrying on. Enjoying GVLtoday in the morning.” – Downtown Greenville Friend

“Being relatively new to Greenville we find your newsletter very interesting and informative. Keep up the great work!” – Bob + Jane

“Thanks for your contributions to Greenville and the region.” – Cid B.

“We love GVLtoday.” – Kathy + Johnny

“Better times are ahead of this virus. I know we can beat it! Thanks GVLtoday for keeping us informed about the community.” – Kitty A.

“I moved here 3+ years ago and found GVLToday. I talk you up weekly! What a find for someone like me, new with no idea what I would find beyond the beauty of the city and upstate. I am grateful daily and often find something new to explore. I replied once that I was prob not your target audience(70+), but I spoke too soon!! Love this!” – Karen

“GVL is our go-to site to find out what's happening around our town.” – Sue + Lance

“Thank you for the daily dose of local information! While much of it does not pertain to our lives (we choose not to participate in big events or musical offerings - even before social distancing!)” – Long time resident of Greenville

“GVLToday has quickly become a vital part of my morning routine. Hang in there!” – Hassie

“I am new to Greenville and very much appreciate your newsletter in helping me learn about the city and community. Thank you” – Newcomer

“Great job, please keep it up. Read GVL every morning.” – Pop Pop

“I open my newsletter the first thing in the morning! You guys are doing a great job, always the best quick snippets that I need to know. Keep up the good work...and keep on expanding!” – Ruta F.

“Thanks for keeping us informed and being a voice for all Gville.” – Al M.

“Love your content. I frequently share this with business partners who visit Greenville from all over the world. It is a great resource to find out what to do if they have extra time in the area. I also share with people moving to the area. Keep up the good work!” – Jennifer S.

“Happy to contribute! I appreciate all you do for connecting the Greenville community!” – Jeremy M.

“Thank you for your creative contributions to the Greenville community.” – Marianne Wunderlin

“I look forward to your letter in my inbox every weekday so much. It is a primary source of info on Greenville for someone who lives in a nearby small community but enjoys what Greenville has to offer.” – Mary Jo

“Thank you GVLToday for supporting Greer and all the things going on in the Upstate!” – Alison R.

“So proud of our GVL Today team!! Keep up the great work :)” – Laura G.

“Thanks for always keeping me up to date with the latest happenings in Greenville.” – Mace

“First it was Sarah Millare and now it is Grace Hartley and Ana Gibson ... Thanks for starting my day with your unique perspectives and wonderful information about the goings-on within my new home - Greenville” – Michael W.

“Thank you to the ladies who put together GVLtoday. It is the absolute first thing my wife and I read when we wake up. We appreciate the work y'all put in, day after day.” – Parker + Olivia S.

“Thank you Grace & Ana & team for keeping us up to date about the happenings around Greenville SC! You do a great job on the daily newsletter!” – Lisa + John

“Mornings wouldn't be the same without your emails. Keep up the great work! Look forward to seeing yall around town once we're on the other side of this :) – <3 GVLtoday”

“Thanks for all you do to keep the community informed about Greenville happenings. I wouldn't want to lose my daily newsletter!” – Kim M.

“Love GVL Today! I‚Äôm a librarian and I know how much buzz you‚Äôve created for a lot of our public programs. Many thanks to you! We‚Äôve got this, Greenville!!” – Rachel

“GVL is one of my 1st reads in the morning.” – Retired in Travelers Rest

“A hi-lite and start of each day is to read GVL Today to be informed of what's going on on our vibrant community.. stay well and together we'll get thru this.” – Doug S.

“This is how I stay in the loop with what's going on in gville!” – Gville Lover

“Anna and Grace - It's a pleasure to read your newsletter every weekday! Thanks for keeping me informed about what goes on in our Greenville community!” – Lisette S.

“Happy to support the GVLtoday team. They do a great job covering GVL happenings. I just hope we will get back to something more normal in the not-to-distant future. Like Falls Park open, concerts on main street, Peace Center performances and the opening of our awesome restaurants. Thanks for all you do.” – Ricky B.

“Thank you for keeping GVL informed!” – Debra L.

“We look forward to starting each morning with GVLtoday!!!” – Barry + David

“I look forward to GVL today each morning. You are my go-to source.” – Jo Anne C.

“We enjoy reading about happenings in Greenville and rely on staying in touch with our community thru GVLtoday” – Rhonda R.

“Thank you so much for such informative and streamlined content! You do great work at GVLtoday!” – Erin

“You all rock. I am more than happy to support you, as you always support Upstate International!”

“I love GVL Today and make sure to read it even when I'm out of town. You're the best.” – Christine

“Thanks for keeping me informed about all things Greenville! I have enjoyed your perspective and writing style for the past three years. Many of us hope to see this news format continue long after coronavirus is a page in the history books.” – Susan S.

“THANK YOU for your work informing in a positive and entertaining way on the current happenings in Greenville! #yeahthatgreenville.” – A grateful reader.

“Thanks for keeping me up to date on all things Greenville!” – Lacey W.

“This is a great way to keep up with all of the activities in the Upstate!” – Ann S.

“GVL Today Staff are AWESOME!! Thank you so much for all you do for our community!!” – Katharine R.

“Keep up the good work ! I love to get GVL today in my In Box each day and I have shared with many of my friends this is the best place to be In The Know!” – Starla B.

“I moved to Greenville from Ohio 2 years ago with my wife and quickly found GVLtoday. I read every day, you folks create the best content I've seen. Thanks for making the move to our great city that much more enjoyable every day!” – Ethan F.

“Thank you for your partnership throughout the years. We will all get through this together!” – The Community Tap Team

“Thank you such informative, timely, and fun local news. Your newsletter helps me feel connected to my community, and provides great ideas for local engagement.” – Linda C.

“Thanks for personalizing the city.” – Steve S.

“I look forward to reading your newsletter daily. I always learn something new. Thank you!” – Colleen

“Thank y'all for the daily news. I sincerely enjoy this newsletter and recommend it any chance I get!” – AR

“Thank you for bringing us so much information about the things going on in our neighborhood. I really appreciate the ease of getting these emails every morning!” – Katie J.

“I often share info about fun family things to do with my kids for my grands. Thank you!” – Dee G.

“Worth the support every day - a great service to our community” – Sylvia

“Yall keep crushing it, great content and insight into local happenings that make me feel more connected. We'll be back out swimming in community again so soon!” – Nick K.

“Thank you for local newsy news.” – Maureen B.

“You make my mornings!” – Barb S.

“This is easy because I would gladly pay for a subscription to your posts every morning! You guys do an excellent job!” – Steve

“We Love your insightful and creative articles and as small business owners we are so grateful for everything you do for our community.” – Julie + Bo P.

“Moving to a new city can be hard. This newsletter helped me find events in my community AND learn about the history and rich culture of the city all in one. Thank you for your work to bring us all together!!” – Sarah

“Keep on sending these amazing updates. The coronavirus content has been extremely helpful to have in one place and relevant but love the standard info as well! Stay strong, we'll get through this.” – The Fennells

“First thing in my morning: you and coffee. I hope not to run out of either of you.” – NJP

“Love this part of my morning ritual! Keep up the great work!” – Perrin W.

“I count on you to give me lots of good information I wouldn't get elsewhere. Thank you for all you do to keep things as normal as possible!” – Margaret J.

“This is the only thing I read consistently every day. Thank you!” – Ariane

“Thank you for all the knowledge you share each day! I would miss so many events around our city without you!” – Theresa

“Thank you for all your work in our community! Your news coverage is pertinent, engaging, and concise, and I always look forward to reading each day's new content. My family appreciates you!” – Derek P.

“Thanks for all the consecutiveness you bring to our community!” – Alan R.

“You are doing a great service for our community. I share your content with elders who have limited or no access in the hope that it will help them as it helps me. Keep up the great work!” – Sharon H.

“Keep up the great work! We are new to area and love your newsletter!” – The Hamiltons

“Thank you for being a beautiful example of the power of co-creation and connection in community!” – Sacred Is Creative

“Thanks for bringing us all the news and responding to my email (very impressive).” – Sonya L.

“Thank you for being a great resource for our community and for the fun personality you infuse into everything you do. You are the only eNews I read religiously. Lots of love to y'all!” – Megan + Brian C.

“Thank You for All you do - I can't imagine not having you in my inbox everyday - keep up the great work ( and stay safe)! Keep us posted and let us know if you need more support!” – The Van Fam

“You all have really stepped it up during this crisis! We thank you.” – Pamela G.

“You guys do a fabulous job of keeping us informed about what is happening in our community. Thank you and keep up the good work. We thank you for what you do to make the world a better place. Many years ago I was a journalism student so I have a deep appreciation for what you do.” – June + Arthur

“I love this newsletter and it is worthy of a subscription donation. Thanks!” – Kathleen S.

“Thank you for keeping our community informed on a wide range of subjects that pertain to our city and surrounding area.” – Deborah

“We love you guys. Can't imagine not reading you every weekday morning!” – Bob R. + Sherree L.

“Learn so much I would never have known about goings on in our great city.” – Linda

“I look forward to reading your emails every day. Great info about local happenings, history and lots of other interesting content.” – Brandy M.

“Keep up your great work! You Inform, connect and inspire....this is what you mean to us.” – Dominiak Family

“Thank you guys for gifting our community with local, important, non-biased, healthy, and easily digestible news. The layout of the email allows the reader to seamlessly read and scan without confusion and the content is always relevant and informative!” – Victoria E.

“Thanks for keeping it local and keeping it honest, compassionate, and fun.” – Gordon C.

“Thank you for keeping us informed everyday! This platform is brilliant. Appreciate you all so much.” – Sarah Lynne H.

“I love that you deliver news daily and you genuinely care about what the community wants. The fact that you ask us and then report on the results is part of what makes your publication stand out. Keep up the good work!” – Nicole B.

“Love you guys and appreciate everything you do! Thanks for staying so positive and relevant unlike many of the other news sources. Take care and be safe!” – Robert C.

“You guys are extraordinnaire!! I do not know what I would do without your local news and completely up to date! Keep up the good work you are needed and deeply appreciate,,,,,,thanks” – Karen

“Thanks for the daily current messages. Better than a newspaper in many ways.” – Papa

“Your publication is thorough, broad, and helpful!” – Robert B.

“You answer the questions I haven't even thought to ask, and the information is always relevant and useful. Thanks for your work!” – C.G.A.

“Only paper I read!” – Ben

And many, many more....