WyoGives, an initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, is a remarkable 24-hour online fundraising event designed to unite the state in support of its nonprofits. Scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2024, which also marks Wyoming’s Statehood Day, the event provides a platform for individuals to search and donate to various nonprofits making a daily difference in Wyoming communities.

The WyoGives platform at WyoGives.org offers an easy-to-use interface for donors to find and contribute to nonprofits across the state. In 2023, WyoGives raised over $4 million, significantly boosted by a $1 million gift from the Hughes Charitable Foundation and other generous matching funds. This year’s event promises to be even more impactful with a yet undetermined percentage of donations being boosted by the Hughes Charitable Foundation Incentive Pool.

45 nonprofits from Albany County have registered for WyoGives These nonprofits include:

• Alliance for Historic Wyoming
• Ark Regional Services
• Better Wyoming
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wyoming
• Common Outdoor Ground
• CyberWyoming Alliance
• Downtown Clinic
• Eppson Center for Seniors
• Equality State Policy Center
• Family Promise of Wyoming
• Home On the Range Animal Haven
• Hospice of Laramie
• J & J Second Chance Small Holdings
• Laramie Animal Welfare Society
• Laramie BikeNet
• Laramie Interfaith
• Laramie Main Street
• Laramie Plains Civic Center
• Laramie Public Art Coalition
• Laramie Soup Kitchen
• Peace of Mind: Your Journey, Your Way
• Pilot Hill Inc.
• Regency Retirement Residence of Laramie
• Relative Theatrics
• Robbies House
• SAFE Project
• The Albany County Public Library Foundation Inc.
• The Open School
• Wyoming Children’s Law Center Inc.
• Wyoming Humanities
• Wyoming Singer-Songwriters
• Wyoming State 4-H Foundation
• Wyoming Women’s Business Center

These organizations represent a broad spectrum of causes, from animal welfare and historic preservation to senior services and arts promotion. Each nonprofit plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life in Albany County and beyond.

Nonprofits are often the unsung heroes of our communities, addressing societal gaps and advocating for change. They save lives, protect the environment, inspire through art and music, and preserve history for future generations. However, their work is challenging and continually faces the hurdle of securing adequate funding.

WyoGives provides an opportunity for the community to support these vital organizations. It enables residents of Albany County and across Wyoming to contribute to the nonprofits that tirelessly work to maintain and improve the quality of life that residents cherish.

For more information and to participate in WyoGives, visit WyoGives.org. Let’s unite to support the nonprofits that make a difference every day.