Give Fest 2024: Get ready to give and celebrate!
The Heartland Community Foundation is excited to host Give Fest 2024 on October 10, 2024, in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties! Get ready to experience a day filled with philanthropy, community spirit, and Oktoberfestthemed fun. With up to 100% of donations matched by the Heartland Community Foundation, this is a powerful opportunity to maximize your impact while supporting your favorite local nonprofits.
During the 24-hour giving period, all donations made to participating nonprofits will be matched from a $150,000 match pool, with $50,000 designated for each county. These donations go directly to the nonprofit's endowed fund at the Heartland Community Foundation, ensuring a stable financial future for the organization. The match dollars are available for immediate use, providing vital, immediate support.
With 44 participating organizations, there's a cause that will speak to everyone's unique charitable passion. Whether your interests lie in education or healthcare, first responders or food insecurity, or many other areas, there is a nonprofit that aligns with the causes that matter most to you.
Give Fest was created to mobilize the community to 'give back' in a big way. Not only does the event raise essential funds for nonprofits, but it also brings a playful Oktoberfest twist to the giving season, celebrating the cultural heritage of the region. This is an opportunity to come together and make a difference.
This year's festivities will feature in- person events at the following locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
• Ellis County: The Strand Event Center, 1102 Main St., Hays
• Rooks County: Letha's Events, 211 Mill St., Plainville
• Trego County: VFW, 400 N. Railroad, WaKeeney Nonprofits will share information with visitors, and attendees can enjoy Oktoberfest food, drinks, and entertainment while connecting with local organizations and learning more about the causes they can support.
How to Give:
• Online: Donate at www.HeartlandGiveFest. org from midnight on October 4 through 11:59 p.m. on October 10. Online gifts will be eligible for matching funds for a whole week!
• In-Person: Drop off donations at the Give Fest events or the Heartland Community Foundation office, 1200 Main St., Hays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 10.
• Mail: Send donations to Heartland Community Foundation, PO Box 1673, Hays, KS 67601. They must be received by October 10.
• Out-of-Town Donors: Send your gift directly to the nonprofit, and they will bring it to be counted. Checks should be made out to Heartland Community Foundation with the charity's name in the memo, along with a donor form.
One of the most convenient features of Give Fest is that donors can make a single donation and designate it to one or more participating nonprofits. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible, and you can easily support multiple organizations at once with one simple gift.
To keep up with all the Give Fest excitement, follow the Heartland Community Foundation on Facebook or the social media pages of your favorite nonprofits! Many participating organizations will mark Give Fest with their own events and fundraisers, so check in with them for updates on how you can participate.
Those non-profits from Rooks County include the following: • Boy Scouts Coronado Area Council
• CASA of the High
• Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas
• Damar Community Foundation
• DSNWK Recreation Fund High Plains Mental Health Center
• Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
• Plainville Fire Family Legacy Fund
• Rooks County Healthcare Foundation
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church & School
• Stockton Community Fund
• Stockton Recreation Commission
• Youth Action Council (Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties) For more information and to get involved, visit www.HeartlandGiveFest. org or email heartland@gscf.org.
About Heartland Community Foundation Since 2007, the Heartland Community Foundation has been dedicated to improving the quality of life in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties through philanthropy. As an affiliate of the Greater Salina Community Foundation, HCF connects donors with the philanthropic causes they love, supporting initiatives in various areas, including education, healthcare, youth, community development, and more. By fostering a spirit of generosity and engaging local donors, nonprofits, and community members, HCF aims to create a vibrant, supportive community for all. The Heartland Community Foundation is committed to promoting generosity, building endowment funds, and empowering communities to thrive.
For more information, visit heartlandcommunityfoundation. org.
