What is Give Local?

Give Local South Puget Sound is an annual invitation for people across Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties to turn their attention—and generosity—to the vital work local nonprofits do every day. Each fall, Give Local brings neighbors together to learn about, connect with, and support the people and organizations working to keep our communities strong. 

When you give during Give Local, you’re backing essential work that helps our region thrive. Since 2017, Give Local has raised more than $5 million—funds that stay right here, supporting the people and programs building a better South Puget Sound. Local nonprofits have turned those donations into hot meals, warm coats, children’s books, medical care, clean rivers, solar panels, art, music, and so much more. At a time when fewer people are giving nationally and nonprofits are under immense strain, Give Local is our community’s way of ensuring nonprofits can keep showing up here where they are needed.

The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound hosts Give Local because we believe in the power of everyday people to make a difference where they live. Providing a platform for connection, highlighting volunteer opportunities, covering fees, and boosting local fundraising efforts, we are helping build a culture of local generosity where the joy of giving is for everyone. 

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HOW GIVE LOCAL WORKS

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Who is the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound?

Community Foundation of South Puget Sound inspires philanthropy throughout Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties and helps donors give back in ways that matter to them. We are an independent, public charity that stewards philanthropic resources from institutional and individual donors to local nonprofits. The Community Foundation manages about $44 million in assets across 135 separate funds. Since its founding in 1989, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $29 million (and counting) in grants and scholarships. 

We believe in igniting generosity so that our communities flourish.

Visit www.thecommunityfoundation.com to learn how you can get involved. 

Let's stay in touch!

Every month, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound sends an email newsletter with community events, information about our programs and initiatives, and more. Sign up here to stay in touch with us year-round! 

2024 Community Report

Thank you to our community members, sponsors, and nonprofits for participating in our annual celebration of local giving. In 2024, we raised an incredible $1,184,435 for community causes we care about. Together, we gave back to our home and uplifted our communities' well-being, which is definitely worth celebrating!

Participating in Give Local is as much an act of joy for the donors of Give Local as it is for the participating nonprofit that transforms that gift into an act of caring, reinforcing our community's ability to adapt, prosper, and thrive. All funds raised during this campaign go directly to local nonprofits, making life better for people in our communities through meals, winter clothes, medicine, therapy, shelter, solar panels, forests, farmland, healthy rivers, music, art, and so much more. Thank you for making our annual initiative a smashing hit!

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