Fairfield County Foundation Raises Record $516,586 During 35-Hour Give Event
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation once again hosted its annual “Get Your Give On” event last week in conjunction with #GivingTuesday, which takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
The Foundation began hosting their annual "Give" events in 2014 as a way to celebrate the organization's 25th Anniversary. Over the years, the event has been embraced by the Fairfield County community, with donations growing year over year. During this year’s 35-Hour Give, which began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and ran through Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., the Foundation raised $516,586 – a 64.5% increase over the 2023 total. This year, thanks to a special donation from the Lloyd F. and Diann L. Helber Fund in recognition of our 35th Anniversary, the Foundation was able to double the match provided for a total of $70,000 in matching funds. As a result, the total amount awarded to participating funds this year was $586,586.
“The Fairfield County community showed up in a huge way for this year's 35-Hour Give! From the bonus matching gift, to the supporters who have shown up in our lobby each year to personally make their donations, to the fact that 33% of our funds received donations, we truly couldn't ask for anything better," said Fairfield County Foundation CEO, Amy Eyman. “We have raised more than $2 million through these events and when you add the Foundation’s match, that is almost $2.4 million to improve the lives of everyone in our community! We are so grateful to serve this community.”
The Foundation matched funds contributed during the 35-Hour Give on a pro-rata basis, which gives everyone who participates the opportunity to have their donations increased. For more information about the 35-Hour Give, visit: www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org.
About the Fairfield County Foundation:
The Fairfield County Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that along with its supporters, helps to sustain and enhance the quality of life and economic viability in our community. Its scholarship program helps to sustain opportunities for local youth to achieve their academic goals. The Foundation was formed in 1989 and grants today continue to support the arts, children’s programs, health and wellness projects, community development, academics, and more. For more information about the Foundation, please call 740-654-8451 or visit www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org.
