Happy “Giving Tuesday”

Blue Grass Community Foundation launches giving challenge for 200 local nonprofits

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Tuesday December 3rd, marks Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity encouraging donations to organizations making a difference in the community.

Nonprofits across Kentucky, including the Lexington Humane Society, Kentucky Red Cross, and the Alzheimer’s Association, are inviting support during this season of giving.

The Blue Grass Community Foundation and Smiley Pete Publishing are teaming up with Mayor Linda Gorton to launch a four-day online giving challenge. Since 2011, their Good Giving Challenge has raised over $23 million for 200 local nonprofits.

The kickoff event is set for 11 a.m. at the Fifth Third Pavilion in downtown Lexington. To learn more or donate, visit bggives.org.