Get ready for Give for Good

Think of it like the ultimate hub of generosity in Louisville.

Lousville's skyline in the evening

The city is full of opportunities for generosity.

Photo courtesy of Louisville Tourism

Table of Contents

Seeing a lot of #GiveForGoodLou on your social feed lately? That’s because Give for Good — aka the biggest day of online giving in Louisville — returns Thursday, Sept. 14. During this 24-hour period, Louisvillians have the chance to support the community through online donations to 500+ local causes.

Some quick stats:

  • 10. The number of years Give for Good has made an impact on the community.
  • 137,300. The number of people who have invested in local organizations over the years.
  • $50 million. The estimated total donations made through Give for Good.

Read on to learn how to help those numbers grow.

How to donate

Between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14 hop online to donate to your favorite community causes — like the Frazier Museum, the ACLU of Kentucky Foundation, and No Kill Louisville.

Ahead of the event, you can also start a fundraiser to cheer on your chosen nonprofit and get the word out to your friends, family, coworkers... basically anyone and everyone.

The events

Though Give for Good is an online donation drive, there are also in-person events where you can show support.

For example, the Lincoln Foundation will host Grub for Good in its parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with local food trucks, like Alchemy + Hotdog Engine 502. Or head to Logan Street Market on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. for a happy hour party benefitting TreesLouisville.

Scope out the full list of events to celebrate the cause.

Boost your donation

Don’t miss out on prizes. For example, the very first organization to receive a donation on Thursday, Sept. 14 will win $1,000 from LG&E and the KU Foundation.

There are also match pools + social media incentives, so check out the full list of prizes to see how to make the most of your donation.

More from LOUtoday
A pioneering force for women in the arts, Enid Yandell made waves with her art and humanitarian work both here and abroad.
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Louisville’s many beautiful patios.
This Atherton High School grad is the most decorated American winter Paralympian of all time.
Get hooked on these spots from March through April.
This Louisville bookstore has been closed for over 20 years, but it lives on in the memories of its erstwhile patrons.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
These Louisville resources can help you in family history research
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
It’s the biggest lineup in the festival’s history