The first Tuesday in May is Central Carolina Community Foundation’s day of giving fundraiser
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Now is the time to open up those wallets and do some good for the local Midlands community. Midlands Gives — the annual fundraising event to raise money and awareness for local nonprofits — is Tuesday, May 2.
Hosted by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, Midlands Gives gives everyone the chance to support local organizations across 11 Midlands counties during the 18-hour online giving challenge. The early giving window is open now, but the official Midlands Gives runs from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
Those wishing to give can visit midlandsgives.org and browse through the 575 organizations or 300 fundraising pages listed and choose one or more to donate to. There is a wide range of nonprofits — from youth development to animal rescue, arts organizations to hospice care — and fundraising pages.
Donations through Midlands Gives are 100% tax deductible. There is a …