Over 2,600 donors have issued historic support of countywide nonprofits by donating a record-breaking $1.1 million for Give DeKalb County, an annual fundraiser to support countywide nonprofits.
It's a significant show of community support at a time when in-person and walk-in donations weren't allowed due to public health mandates surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
It's the 7th annual Give DeKalb County campaign organized by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, a 24-hour day of giving which this year raised funds for 113 organizations.
In total as of midnight, $1,113,813 was raised by 2,646 donors for 113 organizations across DeKalb County, surpassing last year's fundraising efforts which raised about $750,000.
DeKalb County Community Gardens -- which has seen unprecedented need due to the rise in unemployment and financial crisis brought on by the COVID-19 crisis -- raised the most money, with 348 donors fundraising $61,224 as of midnight. Hope Haven homeless shelter raised $57,977 from 318 donors, while Safe Passage, the county's domestic violence survivor advocacy nonprofit, raised $42,502 from 311 donors.
Family Service Agency of DeKalb County raised $42,315 from 91 donors, and Tails Humane Society raised $38,919 from 285 donors.
A bonus pool with over $110,000 from the Suter Company, Heartland Bank and Trust, Hy-Vee and other local businesses will also contribute additional matching funds to participating organizations.
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