Lexington, KY – The fourth annual GoodGiving Guide Challenge was just shy of hitting the $300,000 mark a little more than 24 hours after its launch.
Business Lexington
The Challenge, a partnership of parent company Smiley Pete Publishing and the Blue Grass Community Foundation raised $1,671,958 for 108 central Kentucky non-profits. This year’s campaign brings together 155 area non-profits with a $2 million goal. In its first year the challenge sought $100,000 and brought in $205,000, in year two it eclipsed its $400,000 goal by raising $586,000.
The first day was infused by a $75,000 kick off match granting $7,500 to the first 10 non-profits to raise $7,500 through 50 contributions of at least $25.
The 10 awarded $7,500 in matching money:
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass
GleanKY|FaithFeeds
Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence Program
Lexington Fairness
Living Arts & Science Center
Mission Lexington’s Free Medical and Dental Clinics
Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
Providence Montessori School
Richmond Area Arts Council
Shoulder to Shoulder Global
Wilderness Trace Child Development Center