Every dollar donated during Give BIG Green Bay is an opportunity for local nonprofits to think big and make an even bigger impact, causing ripple effects for years to come.
When Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust received almost $39,000 during Give BIG Green Bay in 2019, it became an opportunity to leverage its impact even more. Thanks to the additional funds, they utilized new operating support to apply for and win the only Coastal Wetlands grant awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Midwest that year. The $450,000 award resulted in the acquisition of 74 acres of important natural wetlands along Wequiock Creek in Brown County to protect the Point au Sable Wildlife Preserve and its waterfowl. It’s just one example we are seeing over and over again, because of your generosity.
As we approach our seventh annual community-wide giving day, from noon Feb. 21 to noon Feb. 22, everyone will have the opportunity to participate and add to these remarkable stories. More than $10.4 million has been generated through this unique event so far, and it continues to spur ongoing partnerships, encouragement, and catalytic growth for nonprofits throughout the year.