Mark your calendars for the 12th annual Big Give! The 24-hour online giving day, which showcases and celebrates the enormous impact of personal philanthropy, is set to return from 6:00 p.m. on September 17 through 6:00 p.m. on September 18.

Since its founding in 2014, the Big Give has helped raise over $50 million for nonprofits across South Central Texas, all fueled by the generosity of hundreds of thousands of individual donors. The campaign continues to prove that even modest contributions, as little as $10, can collectively raise millions for local nonprofits.

Early giving opportunities will begin on September 10, allowing donors to make contributions before the official start of the campaign. Other incentives, such as the popular Match Minutes, will be offered after kickoff.

This year, the McKenna Foundation will have two Match Minute windows, from 8:30 to 8:35 PM on September 17, and from 8:30 to 8:35 AM on September 18. 

During each five-minute window, the Foundation will match eligible donations dollar for dollar up to $100 per gift, with a total of $5,000 in each pool. To maximize the chances of getting matched, the Foundation recommends filling out the donation form a minute or two before the start of the Match Minute window.

Visit www.thebiggivesa.org to donate or to learn more. 

From crisis services and conservation efforts to senior care and youth services, the Big Give offers donors an opportunity to contribute to organizations that serve as lifelines for our community. With over 300 participating organizations in Comal County, supporters will be able to choose where their gift will create the most meaningful impact.

Don’t know where to begin? The Foundation suggests supporting its partners. Those eligible for the McKenna Foundation Match Minutes include: Comal Conservation, CRRC of Canyon Lake, Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation, RecoveryWerks!, CASA of Central Texas, Hope Hospice, NB Housing Partners – First Footing Program, EdenHill Communities, Steve’s Pantry, STEPS, Crisis Center of Comal County, Communities In Schools South Central Texas, Headwaters at the Comal, New Braunfels Christian Ministries, Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels, Connections Individual and Family Services, River City Advocacy, New Braunfels Food Bank, New Braunfels Angels, RCBC Helping Hands Food Pantry, SJRC Texas, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Comal and Guadalupe Counties, Hope Center Food Pantry and Outreach, New Braunfels Youth Collaborative, 1HOPE for Kids, Project MEND, Kinetic Kids, New Braunfels Christian Ministries, Rock Haus Foundation, SACRD.org, Acacia Medical Mission, Girls on the Run, Friends of the Bulverde Area Rural Library District, H.I.S. Centre, Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center, and the Family Life Center.

Each of these organizations continues to serve vital roles in our local community, whether feeding families, providing education and empowerment, caring for seniors, or providing shelter.

Donate at www.thebiggivesa.org.