HARRISONBURG, Va. – Those anxious to kickstart the joy of local giving in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County can do so as early as tomorrow.

While the Great Community Give does not start for another couple of weeks on April 17, the ‘Early Giving’ phase of the annual event will take place from April 3 to April 16. Over 150 local nonprofit agencies are accepting donations online at greatcommunitygive.org, and cash and check gifts sent directly to their mailing addresses.

The sunrise to sunset, annual giving day event celebrates the work of participating nonprofits by sharing their stories on how they address area needs. The goal for ‘Great Community Give 2024’ is to engage 8,000 donors and raise $2 million in support of 157 local nonprofit organizations.