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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Dec. 7, 2023) – Western Iowa came out in full force to support nonprofits and their important work throughout nine counties during Giving Tuesday 712 on November 28, 2023.

Western Iowa raised $1.5 million this year on the global day of giving, up from last year’s $1.3 million in donations. According to the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, donations jumped 24% on Giving Tuesday through the SHARE Iowa platform. SHARE Iowa is an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa.

🌟We are excited for our Community Connect series in Red Oak Monday, January 22nd! 🌟

📍 Location: Stadium 34, Red Oak

Celebrate the biggest day of giving and our area's efforts from 5:00 - 7:00 at the Community Foundation for Western Iowa!

Join GivingTuesday712 sponsors, community members, and other nonprofit organizations as we celebrate the impact of the day!

Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Giving Tuesday is November 28!  

In time for Giving Tuesday, SHARE Iowa is excited to offer the Prettiest Profile Prize!

Now is the time to review your profile and make sure you are ready for Giving Tuesday! Have you added photos? Make sure to include fun events or volunteer opportunities and don't forget to add a registry of items your organization needs for your day to day operations! 

Update your profile in September and October and be entered to win our Pretties Profile Prize!

As the leaves begin to fall, harvest begins, and football rivalries are in full force, we begin planning for Giving Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday is the biggest day of giving locally.  Last year, western Iowa nonprofits raised over $1.3 million on Giving Tuesday.  With SHARE Iowa and the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, it is easy for the community to get involved and support your organization. 

Please join us at Big Kel’s Pizza & Wings August 22nd from 11:00 - 1:00 for a lunch and learn with Andee Hoig!

Meet Andee Hoig, CEO and Publisher of ALH Media. Her multimedia company is the driving force behind metroMAGAZINE, Midlands Business Journal, The Giving Guide & Event Book, spiritofomaha.com, and metroTV & MBJtv.

The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund of Southwest Iowa Fund was created to enhance the reach and capacity of our nonprofit service providers around their ability to educate the public, provide preventative solutions, and internal training to increase the capacity and ability of the providers.