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The 2021 Campaign
In keeping with its founding principles, #giveNNY and its “315Day” campaign aimed to unite North Country nonprofits as a way of putting community philanthropy above the specific interests of each organization.
From human services to health and wellness, arts and culture, conservation and environment, history, education, children and families, animal welfare, youth development, elder services, and recreation, nonprofits participating in the 2021 #giveNNY campaign represented a wide range of unique missions that collectively strengthen the region and make Northern New York a special place to live, work and play.
Returning for its fourth year, the campaign kicked off Monday, Feb. 15, and culminated with a day of radio broadcast on Tunes 92.5 FM on Monday, March 15. Several events to drive awareness and support for the effort took place during the month leading up to “315Day.” All campaign activities were conducted with health and safety in mind as the region continues to confront the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Campaign Participants
The following nonprofits serving residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties joined to participate in the 2021 #giveNNY “315Day” campaign:
- ACR Health, Watertown
- Carthage Area Hospital Foundation
- Chapin Living Waters Foundation, Watertown
- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Foundation, Ogdensburg
- Clayton Opera House (TIPAF), Clayton
- Community Action Planning Council (CPAC) of Jefferson County, Watertown
- Constable Hall Association, Constableville
- Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions, Watertown
- Disabled Persons Action Organization (DPAO), Watertown
- Family Counseling Services of NNY, Watertown
- Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg
- Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Watertown
- Gwen’s Food Pantry, LaFargeville
- Hearts for Youth, Alexandria Bay
- Henderson Harbor Water Sports Programs
- Indian River Lakes Conservancy, Redwood
- Ives Hill Retirement Community, Watertown
- Jefferson County Historical Society, Watertown
- Jefferson County SPCA, Watertown
- JRC Foundation, Watertown
- Lyme Heritage Center, Three Mile Bay
- Massena Free Community Meal
- Massena Meals on Wheels
- New Day Children’s Center, Watertown
- New Hope Transformation House Ministries (Grace House), Canton
- New York FFA Leadership Foundation, Croghan
- North Country Arts Council, Watertown
- North Country Children’s Museum, Potsdam
- North Country Family Health Center, Watertown
- North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Watertown
- Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL), Watertown
- Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club
- Ogdensburg Command Performances
- Orchestra of Northern New York, Potsdam
- PIVOT (Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County), Watertown
- Planned Parenthood of the North Country NY, Watertown
- Police Activities League of Massena
- Potsdam Holiday Fund
- Resolution Center of Jefferson & Lewis Counties, Watertown
- Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library, Watertown
- Samaritan Medical Center Foundation, Watertown
- Save The River, Clayton
- Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, Watertown
- Society of the United Helpers, Ogdensburg
- St. Lawrence County Arts Council, Potsdam
- St. Lawrence County Historical Association, Canton
- Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity, Watertown
- Thousand Islands Arts Center, Clayton
- Thousand Islands Land Trust, Clayton
- Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, Watertown
- United Way of Northern New York, Watertown
- UP! Coalition of Lewis County (Mountain View Prevention Services), Lowville
- Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, Watertown
- Volunteer Transportation Center, Watertown
- Wanakena Historical Association
- Watertown Family YMCA
- Watertown Lyric Theater
- Watertown Urban Mission
- Wilderness Health Care Foundation, Star Lake
- WPBS-TV, Watertown
- Zoo New York, Watertown
About #giveNNY
#giveNNY began in 2017 as a grassroots, community-based movement to unite tri-county nonprofits in a local day of giving on the international #GivingTuesday. In 2018, 14 nonprofits in Jefferson, Lewis and St, Lawrence counties participated and were each awarded an equal share of money raised during the effort. The campaign completed its third year in 2019, kicking off with 27 participating nonprofits on Monday, Nov. 4, and culminating with a day of radio broadcast on Tunes 92.5 FM on #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.
#giveNNY helps to unite the region’s nonprofit organizations through a collaborative effort that highlights the important work they collectively achieve, in partnership with donors, in the communities where we live. The movement ensures every gift of every size can be combined for greater reach. It is also unique in that participating nonprofit organizations are as diverse in their missions as the region.
The 2019 campaign marked the beginning of a new partnership between #giveNNY and the Northern New York Community Foundation to help grow the initiative and expand its reach. The Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 matching grant, doubling gifts made in support of the effort. More than 115 individuals, families and businesses, and a Northern New York Community Foundation matching grant, combined to lift the 2019 #giveNNY campaign to a new record of $24,375 in support to participating nonprofits in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. At the conclusion of the campaign, 100 percent of the amount raised was distributed equally among the participating charitable organizations as grants from the Community Foundation. Click to view a brief video message from 2019 campaign participants.
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#giveNNY in the News
7News
COVID-19 pandemic helps reshape Give NNY campaign: Now bigger than ever
7News — The Morning Interview
Giving Tuesday becomes “315Day”
Watertown Daily Times / NNY360
Tri-county nonprofits join 2021 #giveNNY campaign
Editorial — Spreading good will: Reorganized #giveNNY campaign to help tri-county nonprofits
North Country Now / North Country This Week
St. Lawrence County nonprofits a part of #giveNNY campaign
ABC 50 / InformNNY.com
60 nonprofits come together for 2021 #giveNNY campaign