GIVE Roanoke a ‘huge success,’ raising more than $300,000 in 24 hours

More than 2,000 donors gave to 105 organizations

More than 2,000 donors gave to 105 organizations.

ROANOKE, Va. – Local organizations are celebrating after raising more than $300,000 in just 24 hours.

Council of Community Services hosted “GIVE Roanoke,” which was previously called Roanoke Valley Gives Day.

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On Wednesday, more than 2,000 donors gave to 105 organizations. The goal of GIVE Day was $100,000.

Orchard Hills Achievement Center brought in $25,000, topping the day’s leaderboard.

“WE DID IT! Thank you for investing in your community by supporting GIVE Roanoke! The first-ever GIVE Roanoke, hosted by the Council of Community Services, was a huge success and raised over $300,000 for 100+ nonprofit organizations,” said a statement on the donation page early Thursday morning.


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