WESTFIELD – Eight Westfield-based organizations received 141 gifts totaling $8,370 May 2 during the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts’ 24-hour giving day, Valley Gives.
Valley Gives had participation from 407 organizations and 9,557donors – 2,808of whom where first time donors – who made over 17,401individual gifts, including matching gifts. The CFWM provided over $185,000 in additional incentives, referred to as the “Prize Pool,” to spur engagement in Valley Gives by participating nonprofits and donors.
“You can’t help but be inspired by the outpouring of support on Valley Gives Day,” said Community Foundation President and CEO Katie Allan Zobel. “When over 9,500 people make an investment in the community in just one day, it’s a clear and compelling signal that our nonprofits are vital and valued. And it also demonstrates how incredibly generous people are who live here.”
Now in its fifth year, Valley Gives has cumulatively raised more nearly $9 million in just 120 hours and connected new and existing donors to more than 450 local organizations.
A complete list of participating organizations and their individual totals can be found at https://valley-gives.org/.
