HASTINGS, Neb. — Giving is now open for Give Hastings Day. The fundraising event will culminate on Thursday, May 4. Now in its tenth year, the 2023 Give Day is already breaking records. The event will benefit 108 nonprofit organizations and projects. That beats last year's high of 96.

 In addition to donations, there are a number of new ways the community can contribute to Give Hastings Day. Proceeds from these events will be donated to the “Support Them All Fund” which is split between all Give Day participants:

  • Wednesday, April 19 through Sunday April 30: Round-up your checkout total or make a $1/$5 donation at Russ’s Market and Allen’s Food Mart in Hastings.
  • Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, May 4: Barista’s of Hastings will donate 15% of sales from 1-6 pm.
  • Monday, April 24 and Monday, May 1: Coach’s Corner will donate $0.05 cents per gallon of gas sold.
  • Ongoing: Steeple Brewing Co. will donate a portion of all sales of their “Common Good Red Ale,” which was brewed specially for Give Hastings Day.

“The Give Day committee has worked hard at building a bigger Give Day experience,” said Dan Peters, executive Director of the Hastings Community Foundation, who hosts Give Hastings Day. “From new fundraising events across Hastings, to area businesses decorating their windows, to new events GiveDay Headquarters, we truly want the entire community to feel they are part of Give Hastings Day.”  

The Give Hastings Day committee will again host Give Day Headquarters at the Lark on May 4th. In addition to being a destination to drop off a gift, GiveDay Headquarters will feature a community art project hosted by Mary Vaughan, meals, a Business After Hours and live music. All events are open to the public. The leaderboard and fundraising totals for Give Hastings Day will be available on Thursday, May 4th. The event will conclude that day at 11:59 pm that same day. Checks payable to the Hastings Community Foundation can be sent or delivered to their office at 800 W. 3rd St., Suite 232, Hastings, NE 68901. 

"One of the great benefits of participating in Give Hastings Day is the bonus dollars and prize money that is available thanks to our sponsors,” said Peters. “Regardless of how much you donate, when you make a Give Day gift, anytime from now through May 4, you’re helping to make additional dollars available to your favorite nonprofits.”  

In the first nine years, more than $4.5 million has been raised for area nonprofit organizations. For more information, the schedule of events at Give Day Headquarters, or to make a gift, visit www.givehastings.org.