Hillsdale, Michigan – 5 December 2024:  The Hillsdale County Community Foundation (HCCF), a trusted leader in local philanthropy, proudly celebrates the incredible success of this year’s Great Give, held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Giving Tuesday is an international movement that inspires people, communities, and organizations to come together in support of charitable causes. This year’s event saw a dynamic collaboration with 18 nonprofits, each playing a vital role in addressing essential needs and enhancing the well-being of residents in Hillsdale County.

The generosity of donors and the efforts of these organizations had a widespread impact, benefiting key areas such as healthcare, the arts, volunteer initiatives, education, and more throughout the county. Donors from our community rallied together to contribute to the causes they are passionate about, resulting in $284,135 raised through 1,168 gifts.

“We are amazed and truly grateful at the outpouring of love from our community during this year’s Great Give,” stated Sharon Bisher, CEO.  “It was the power of community at work, together building something we cannot do alone.  We are so thankful to everyone who supported us on that day.”  

The 18 nonprofit organizations that participated in the 2024 Great Give include:

  1. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness (CAPA)
  2. Current Church Food Pantry
  3. Domestic Harmony
  4. Early Pregnancy Loss Association (EPLA)
  5. First Church of Christ – Waldron Food Pantry
  6. Great Start Collaborative of Hillsdale County
  7. Greater Hillsdale Humane Society
  8. Helping Hands Pregnancy Resource Center
  9. Hillsdale CASA, Inc. (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
  10. Hillsdale Community Theatre – The Sauk
  11. Hillsdale County Senior Services Center, Inc.
  12. Hillsdale Hospital
  13. Hospice of Hillsdale County
  14. Kimball Camp Outdoor Center
  15. Kings Kupboard (Trinity Lutheran Church)
  16. Love INC.
  17. St. Peter’s Free Clinic
  18. Salvation Army

Looking back on the success of the 2024 Great Give, HCCF extends its deepest thanks to our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and supportive community members. Your contributions have made a lasting impact, strengthening our community and creating opportunities for future generations. Together, we continue to build a brighter, more vibrant Hillsdale County.

For more information about Hillsdale County Community Foundation and its ongoing initiatives, please visit www.abouthccf.org.  The Hillsdale County Community Foundation was established in 1991 with their slogan, “For good. For ever.”  As a community grant-making foundation, it provides seed money to organizations and institutions that have identified problems and have designed constructive action programs aimed at solutions. The majority of the Foundation’s grant making is focused on the areas of youth, leadership, philanthropy and volunteerism.

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Contact:

Mindy Eggleston, Program Director

(517) 439-5101, M.Eggleston@abouthccf.org