Go Big Give is Tomorrow

Listen to an interview with Sara Kirkley and Mac Whitlow.

Go Big GIVE is your chance to share the stories of 165 nonprofits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties meeting critical needs, launching community-changing projects and more. In 2026, we're asking donors to be the ripple. One donation combined with your neighbor's gift can create a ripple of impact in our communities. Please join us for our 13th year of Go Big GIVE!

Fast Facts
13th year
Give at gobiggive.org
Pre-GIVE April 27 to May 6
Give Day is May 7
Benefits 165 nonprofits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard & Merrick Counties
Theme: Set Sail for Giving
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation and Heartland United Way make this event possible.
Sponsors provide match pool funds and incentive prizes.

Prizes
Donations receive a match throughout Pre-GIVE and the Giving Day that is determined after the total is reached.
$12,619,261 for 240 nonprofits from 46,923 donations over 12 years
$2,007,344 raised for 167 organizations in 2025