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Give Big Valleys returns April 28th uniting six counties for one day of local giving
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United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys (UW Valleys) is inviting nonprofit organizations and community members across Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties to take part in Give Big Valleys, a one day online giving event taking place Tuesday, April 28.
Give Big Valleys is a 24-hour, community-wide fundraising event that encourages individuals and businesses to visit givebigvalleys.org, connect with the causes they care about, and make donations to local nonprofit organizations. The event takes place on the last Tuesday in April and brings together nonprofits serving communities throughout the St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys.
The giving day is designed to build awareness, strengthen nonprofit capacity, and generate critical resources for organizations providing services across the region. Participating nonprofits represent a wide range of missions, including health and human services, children and families, education, arts and culture, animals, parks and recreation, and more.
Through coordinated, community-wide promotions and marketing, donors are encouraged to give on April 28 in support of local causes. Donations may be made online using debit or credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or ACH. Gifts may also be made by mail or in person through participating nonprofit organizations.
In 2025, Give Big Valleys raised $344,960 in just 24 hours. A total of 885 donors supported 81 local nonprofit organizations, demonstrating the impact that collective giving can have across western Wisconsin. Funds raised through Give Big Valleys help nonprofits continue providing essential programs and services while also expanding their reach and visibility in the community.
Give Big Valleys is a program of UW Valleys and is made possible through partnerships with area sponsors, nonprofit leaders, and volunteers. UW Valleys provides an online giving platform, training opportunities, technical assistance, and shared marketing resources to participating organizations, helping make fundraising more accessible for nonprofits of all sizes.
New for 2026, UW Valleys is introducing an early-bird registration option for nonprofit organizations participating in Give Big Valleys. Nonprofits that register early will receive a discounted registration rate before standard pricing begins. Early bird registration opens Monday, February 9, at 9 a.m. and runs through Friday, February 13, at 12 p.m.
“Early bird registration gives nonprofits a head start on planning and promotion,” said Megan Hausch, Director of Development for UW Valleys. “Registering early allows organizations more time to prepare their campaigns, engage supporters, and build momentum leading up to giving day.”
All 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties are eligible to participate. In addition to fundraising support, participating nonprofits receive access to year-round tools and resources through the Give Big Valleys platform.
Community members can support Give Big Valleys by marking April 28 on their calendars, follow Give Big Valleys and participating nonprofit organizations on social media, sharing the event with friends and family, and using the hashtag #GiveBigValleys to help spread the word throughout the region.
More information about Give Big Valleys, nonprofit registration, and ways to give can be found at www.givebigvalleys.org.
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