Midlands Gives

‘Midlands Gives’ Online Fundraiser Sets Record

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  It was a big 24 hours for the online fundraiser, Midlands Gives. Midlands Gives officials say they broke a record with more than $1.75 million in donations. They totalled 14,665 individual gifts, which officials say is 900 more gifts than last year. More than 370 nonprofits took part in the 24-hour online giving challenge which was hosted…

Picnic Time at Midlands Gives

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Midlands Gives is underway until Midnight Tuesday and folks are hosting a picnic for the online blitz. You can come out and get in on a little bit of fun down at the SC State Museum during the biggest fundraiser in the entire state. The Parking Lot Picnic includes food, ice cream, music and more as the 24…

Midlands Gives Online Fundraising Underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The time to give is here. The Midlands is participating in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge which kicked off at midnight. This is the fourth annual event, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Over 300 non profit organizations in the Midlands are set to take part. Here’s how You can get in on the giving: www.MidlandsGives.org ABC…

Gearing Up for Midlands Gives

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The time to give is almost here. Coming May 2, the Midlands can participate in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge. This is the fourth annual event, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Over 300 non profit organizations in the Midlands are set to take part. Here’s how You can get in on the giving: Tuesday,…

Watch: Midlands Gives Raises Nearly $1.6 Million

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Midlands Gives raised roughly $1.6 millon during Tuesday’s 24-hour day of giving. “Overall, Midlands Gives went superbly,” said JoAnn Turnquist, The Central Carolina Community Foundation. “We had significantly more gifts so, congratulations to everyone in the midlands for keeping it together.” This year officials say Midlands Gives surpassed the amount raised in the previous 2 years, citing…

An Estimated $1.6M Raised in 3rd Annual ‘Midlands Gives’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Officials with the Central Carolina Community Foundation estimates that over $1.6 million dollars was raised in this year’s online giving challenge. Now in its third year, Midlands Gives helped 383 local nonprofits in the 11 Midlands counties served by the Foundation secure vital financial support for sustainability. In 2015, Midlands Gives raised an astonishing $1,543,032.65, via…