To help their efforts in our community, we selected six outstanding local nonprofits to receive a piece of our tiered $10,000 Giving Tuesday donation. YOU to vote for the recipient of the top donation.
What is Giving Tuesday, you ask? It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
And the big $5,000 winner is...
How it works
Step 1: Learn about the six nonprofit organizations that members have selected.
Step 2: Vote for the nonprofit you want to win the top donation.
Step 3: Share this campaign with your friends and family to gain even more votes for your favorite!
A System Within A System
Davenport, IA
A System Within A System is an organization established to increase health equity by pooling community resources to expose youth to the importance of healthy decision making and lifestyles.
Community Glo
Galesburg, IL
Community Glo is a mom 'n pop style, community-centered business that provides hot meals to anyone in need. They believe in the power of small business for community development and creating a positive experience for every customer that walks through their door.
Des Moines Refugee Support
Des Moines, IA
The mission of Des Moines Refugee Support is to identify and bridge gaps for refugee families, in particular refugee children, as they establish their new lives in America.
DeWitt Referral Center
DeWitt, IA
The DeWitt Referral Center provides emergency assistance, food, and referral services to residents of the Central Dewitt Community School District of Clinton County; and operates a thrift store and donation center.
Freedom House
Kewanee, IL
Freedom House provides compassionate, confidential, free services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as awareness and prevention education in our community. Serving Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties.
The Gray Matters Collective
Iowa and Illinois
The Gray Matters Collective aims to push mental health to the forefront of public conversation and policy to instill hope. Mental health matters. You matter. The Gray Matters.