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#GivingTuesday: Channeling Our Collective Generosity for Athens County

Shayne Lopez • November 28, 2023

 

At the Athens County Foundation, we recognize the incredible strength that resides in our people – the heartbeat of our community.

 

Every day, individuals across Athens County dedicate themselves to creating positive change, nurturing neighborhoods, and fostering stronger connections. Whether through visible acts of kindness or quiet gestures, each contribution plays a vital role in building a more vibrant and resilient community.

 

This #GivingTuesday , let’s come together and channel our collective generosity for the betterment of Athens County. Here are five impactful ways you can make a difference:

  1. Give Your Time or Talent: Volunteer your time or share your unique skills to uplift those around you.
  2. Give Your Voice: Stand up for what matters by signing a petition or advocating for a cause close to your heart.
  3. Give Money: Support local nonprofits by making a donation or kickstart a fundraiser to amplify the impact .
  4. Give Goods: Organize a supply drive or donate clothing to those in need.
  5. Give Kindness: Spread joy and positivity – buy someone lunch, offer a helping hand, or compliment a stranger.

 

Every act, big or small, contributes to the tapestry of our community. Together, let’s make this Giving Tuesday a day of boundless generosity and shared compassion.

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Visit the Athens County Foundation website to search for local nonprofits: https://athens.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/directory
If you’re a local nonprofit and you are not listed in the webpage above, please reach out to us at info@athensfoundation.org so we can add you to our database.

Stories of Collaboration and Belonging

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Annual Business Meeting

The Athens County Foundation (ACF) invites you to our Annual Business Meeting on January 29, 2026. This event is our opportunity to reflect on the business achievements and milestones accomplished during Fiscal Year 2025 and share our plans for the year ahead.


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02

Tax Law Update

We want to share with you this useful article from Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio which includes a summary of IRS rules, sample written acknowledgments, and helpful links.


Click on 02 for Pro Bono article

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Civic Experiment Grant

Civic Experiments are local projects introducing new, sometimes unexpected or informal, civic opportunities in our communities. Civic Experiment grants are small (5,000-$15,000), 1-year programmatic grants. All Civic Experiments must be conducted in Athens County. Portal is open now-January 30


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Strengths + Strengths

Strengths+Strengths is a special initiative designed to provide nonprofit organizations throughout Athens County with access to professional resources, expert insights, and leading best practices. The goal is to help those who do good do even better. Join us February 11 at noon at the Athens Public Library for the nonprofit Leaders Lunch


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