Jones County nonprofits raise more than $14,000 on Great Give Day

The Jones County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, is excited to announce that Jones County nonprofits raised over $14,375 on this year’s Great Give Day, May 13.

The total includes a $1,500 matching gift from the Jones County Community Foundation and a $500 matching gift from Fidelity Bank & Trust.

The following Jones nonprofits participated:

• Anamosa Community School Foundation
• Anamosa Library Endowment Fund
• Camp Courageous of Iowa
• Cascade FFA Alumni and Supporters
• Friends of Jones County Conservation and Nature Center
• Jones County Community Foundation
• Jones County Historical Society
• Jones County Safe and Healthy Youth Coalition
• Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation
• Jones Soil & Water Conservation District
• Oxford Junction Cemetery Association

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque hosts Great Give Day each year as part of its mission to strengthen area nonprofits and inspire giving.

“Strong nonprofits help build strong communities, and that’s why supporting their work is a priority for the Community Foundation,” said Peter Supple, the Foundation’s economic opportunity coordinator. “We appreciate everyone who contributed. Every gift makes a difference.”  

This year, a record number of nonprofits —182 — participated, representing Dubuque, Allamakee, Clinton, Clayton, Delaware, Jackson and Jones Counties. Since 2014, Great Give Day has raised over $2.5 million for local nonprofits. 

Throughout the day, participating organizations competed for $32,750 in bonus prizes contributed by corporate sponsors. 

The Jones County Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque thank the many generous sponsors, donors and participating nonprofits that made Great Give Day 2021 a success.

Great Give Day Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor 

• Theisen’s Home*Farm*Auto

Platinum Sponsors 

• Dubuque Screw Products
• Dupaco Community Credit Union
• Radio Dubuque
• Telegraph Herald

Gold Sponsors 

• Dubuque Bank & Trust
• Foundation for the Future of Delaware County
• Klauer Manufacturing
• MidWestOne Bank

Silver Sponsors 

• The Vogt Group

To view the final results, visit greatgiveday.org.