Give Local York, the 24-hour Give Day for York County, will return on Friday, May 3. Last year's Give Local York event raised $1.478 million for 211 nonprofit organizations in just 24 hours. This year, 320 organizations whose work benefits York County residents have registered to participate in Give Local York.
On May 3, from midnight to 11:59 p.m., people may visit http://www.givelocalyork.org from any computer, smartphone, or device to donate to any of the hundreds of local organizations participating. The goal for this year's giving event is $3 million.
Dollars raised that day will be stretched by a pool of $335,000, funded by UPMC Pinnacle, the York County Community Foundation, the Powder Mill Foundation, the Arthur J. and Lee R. Glatfelter Foundation, United Way of York County, Cultural Alliance of York County, J. William Warehime Foundation, and PNC Bank. The stretch pool serves as a percentage match for participating organizations. Additionally, organizations have the opportunity to win more than $22,000 in prizes on Give Day.
On May 3, York County will be transformed into a community-wide celebration of generosity. Give Local York activities will take place all over York County, with nonprofits working together to host events from Dillsburg to Delta and Hanover to Hellam and everywhere in between.
Give Local York in Dillsburg will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dillsburg Farmers Market, 1 N. Second St., Dillsburg. Northern York County nonprofit organizations will host food trucks at the Dillsburg Farmers Market.
Give Local York in Hanover will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Markets at Hanover, 1649 Broadway, Hanover. Hanover-area nonprofits will host a day of education, activities, and food and beverages. The day will include family activities, food inside the market, food trucks, music, and beverages.
Give Local York in southern York County will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at Peach Bottom Inn, 6085 Delta Road, Delta. Visitors are invited to support Mason-Dixon Community Services and stop by for food, including pit beef and pit ham sandwiches, hot dogs, and more. There will also be free face painting.
Give Local York in east York will take place during Food Truck Friday at Springettsbury Park from noon to 2 p.m. Nonprofits will also celebrate at John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville at 5 p.m.
Give Local York in York city will start at 5 p.m. during First Friday activities in downtown York. Nonprofit organizations will exhibit in Continental Square and North and South Beaver streets. White Rose Pickleball Association will play a tournament on North Beaver Street. Susquehanna SCORE will host an event in Cherry Lane from 5 to 9 p.m. The Susquehanna Folk Music Festival will hold a folk jam at Central Market from 6 to 8 p.m.
All are invited to the Give Local York Big Give Party at the Appell Center, 50 N. George St., York, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Attendees will count down to midnight while counting up the grand total. The event will feature Silent Disco with Aortic Valve, live music from Bustle and Bump, a photo booth, an interactive hashtag mural, concessions, and more. A grand finale will be performed by Central City Orchestra.
The events are free and open to the public.
For more information about nonprofit organizations participating in Give Local York, readers may visit townlively.com/give-local-york-spotlights/.
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