2024 Nonprofit Events

Thank you for supporting these Nonprofits at their Events!


  • A Small Town Hoedown

    04/19/2024, 1 PM - 4 PM
    Grand Generation Center, 304 E 3rd St. Grand Island, NE

    Country Western Hoedown! This event is a fundraiser for the Grand Generation Center and the ticket price is $10 per person. This ticket includes entertainment, Classic Country music, food & drink, trivia & more!! Dress in your finest cowboy attire & join in the fun!

  • BCV GBG 4th Annual Bakesale 1

    04/21/2024, 9:30 AM - 1 PM
    601 N. Plum St.Grand Island, NE

    Long-time veteran advocate/BCV supporter, Don Deitemeyer will be hosting a bake sale at Plum St. Station (Burlington Station) to raise funds for our veterans. www.facebook.com/events/1148486136597510/?ref=newsfeed

  • Jeans for Justice Fashion Show

    04/24/2024, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 1607 S. Locust Street, Grand Island
    Join Willow Rising in its fight against physical & sexual violence raising awareness & funds for these injustices one pair of jeans at a time!

    Visit us on our OneCause page to preorder tickets & donate! https//onecau.se/violencefree $10.00 Cover Charge or Pay at the Door

  • Community Give Back

    04/24/2024, 311 Said Street, Cairo
    New Hope will be collecting items for the food bank until April 24th. Items needed include: Personal Care Items: shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, laundry detergent, and soap. Food items: seasoning mixes like taco, chili, and gravy mixes.

  • Voices for Freedom: Karaoke

    04/25/2024, 8 PM - 10 PM
    1016 Diers Ave Suite 118 Grand Island, NE

    Raise your voice and let survivors know you support them! Join us for a night of fun and karaoke. Vote for your favorite singer by donating on our Go Big GIVE page or on their fundraiser page. Join us April 25th for karaoke at Bandits Sports Bar!

  • Oh What A Night - 60's Style

    4/26/2024, 5 PM - 8 PM
    SLUGGERS BAR & GRILL, 707 W Anna St, Grand Island, NE

    Oh What A Night - 60's Style with GILT: Dust off your spectacular 60's outfit & join GILT for snacks, split the pot games, specialty drinks to purchase & more, transport back to the decade where it all began for GILT.

  • BCV GBG 4th Annual Bakesale 2

    04/26/2024, 10 am - 3 pm & 04/27/2024, 8 am - 10:00 am
    Destiny Church, 4306 W. HWY 30 Grand Island, NE

    BCV is requesting donations of baked goods, sweet treats, salsas, gourmet popcorn, jams/jellies, and pickled items. Please drop items off at Destiny Church on Friday 4/26 from 10 AM - 3 PM ... Saturday 4/27 from 8-10 AM. FREE WILL DONATION BAKE SALE ... PLEASE HELP CHEF!!!

  • Paws for a Cause

    04/27/2024, 11 am - 1 pm - 2103 W Stolley Park Rd
    Join us on Saturday at Stolley Park to raise awareness and have fun with our pets. Games, activities, food, photo booth, contests and more. Family and pet friendly event. Registration is a donation to Go Big Give for us. We have t-shirts available for purchase.

  • Dia Del Nino

    04/27/2024, 1 pm - 3 pm - 115 W. Charles Street
    Join us for Dia Del Nino (Children's Day)! This is a free event for children and families located at the Literacy Council of Grand Island! There will be games, giveaways, face painting, and more! Some of the prizes include a Nintendo Switch, bikes, and outdoor toys!

  • Dine Out at Texas T-Bone!

    04/27/2024, 4 pm - 8 pm - 1600 S Locust Street, Grand Island, NE
    Dine Out with us at Texas T-Bone on Saturday, April 27th! From 4-8 pm, 10% of sales will be donated to Project Hunger.

  • Music Trivia Night

    04/27/2024, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - 1111 Allen Drive, Grand Island, NE
    Join Voice for Companion Animals and Laurie from GI Trivia for Music Trivia Night at Wine, Beer & Spirits in Grand Island. Lots of fun, music, prizes and food! And some wonderful items in our Silent Auction! Stop by for a lot of FUN! And some surprises!

  • Touch-A-Truck

    04/28/2024, 11 am - 3 pm - 1510 N Diers Grand Island, NE
    Come explore and touch all sorts of equipment, vehicles, and chow down on some amazing food from local food trucks! This event is free to the public! Years past we have had fire trucks, police cars, cranes, a monster truck, and tow trucks!

  • May Day Baskets

    04/28/2024, 10 AM- 12 PM
    First Presbyterian Church, 2103 W. Anna St. Grand Island, NE

    May Day Baskets filled with candy will be available to purchase for a free-will donation to the Presby Preschool scholarship fund. Preschoolers will decorate the cups and fill them with candy. Buy a basket or two for someone special, or buy one for yourself!

  • Cheese Frenchees for Fireworks

    04/28/2024, 11 AM - 2 PM
    603 N. Plum.

    Note: this is an RSVP only event cheese frenchee fundraiser on Sunday, April 28 at the Burlington Station. Reservations are required by noon, April 27 for the lunch.

  • "We Still Do" at Stuhr Museum!

    04/28/2024, 4 PM - 6 PM
    3133 W US HWY 34 Grand Island, NE

    "Get Me to the Church on Time!" Dan Naranjo of All Faiths Funeral Home will be conducting a mass vow renewal ceremony for installation of HVAC at the historic church. Nifty burgers, Steeple Brewing & good community fellowship will be had by all - for a free-will donation!

  • Dine to Donate Imperial Palace

    04/30/2024, 10:30 am - 8 pm - 2504 S Locust Street, Grand Island
    Imperial Palace Express of Grand Island will donate 10% of dine in or order out sales on Tuesday, April 30th to TeamMates. We encourage you to support local and know you are supporting TeamMates and Go Big Give as well that day.

  • Go Big Give Kick-Off Party

    05/01/2024, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm - 1607 S Locust Street, Suite C, Grand Island
    Go Big GIVE & Lutz invite you to a kick-off Party at Tommy Gunz Hideout Banquet Hall including drinks, appetizers, and live music by Tim Zach! There will also be a live drawing for a $500 prize that will be awarded to a donor to designate to a nonprofit of their choosing!

  • Dawgs on the Run Food Truck

    05/01/2024, 8:30 am - 2 pm - 2121 N Broadwell Ave, Grand Island
    Dawgs on the Run will be donating a portion of sales to VCA! Their food truck will be set up at Dollar General at 2121 N Broadwell Ave in Grand Island. Stop by for biscuits and gravy for breakfast starting at 8:30am until 10am, and hot dogs and brats starting at 11am.

  • GIPC Summer Kickoff

    05/01/2024, 5 pm - 7 pm - Grand Island Veterans Athletic Complex Courts
    2820 N Broadwell Ave, Grand Island

    Please join the Grand Island Pickleball Club's Go Big Give Summer Kickoff Play Pickleball Ice Cream Social Sign up for Leagues Get your paddle regripped Learn more about the GIPC Support the sport of Pickleball in Grand Island All are Welcome rain date May 2nd, 5-7 pm

  • Go Big Give for Crime Stoppers

    05/01/2024, 5 pm - 8 pm - 1023 W 2nd Street, Grand Island
    Come out to Franco's Wings 'n' More to support us for Go Big Give! The Grand Island Police Department will be present with their SWAT vehicle and Crime Stoppers Board Members will be available to socialize! 15% of sales goes right back to our organization!

  • Litte Golden Books Exhibit

    05/02/2024, 9 AM - 6 PM
    Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. 2nd St Grand Island, NE

    Visit the Little Golden Books Exhibit in the Library Art Alcove April 22-May 2 in celebration of GO GIVE GIVE & Little Golden Books 80+ year history of encouraging reading to children. Take pictures with your favorite books. Some books will be for sale, while supplies last.

  • Old Fashion Root Beer Floats

    05/02/2024, 10 AM - 2 PM
    Hargis House, 1109 West 2nd St Grand Island, NE

    Come join us as we serve old fashion Root Beer floats. You will also have the opportunity to tour the Hargis House.

  • Hit The Spot Food Truck

    05/02/2024, 11 AM -2 PM
    Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W. 2nd St Grand Island, NE

    Hit the Spot Food Truck on location in the Library parking lot from 11:00AM to 2:00PM on GO BIG GIVE day May 2! Purchase your lunch and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Library!

  • Round Up at HYVEE to Support Them All!

    04/22/2024 - 05/02/2024, 5 am - 11 pm - 115 Wilmar Ave, Grand Island
    Round Up your total at the Hy-Vee Grocery Store registers in Grand Island, and proceeds will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL!

  • Let Them Play

    05/02/2024, 8 am - 5 pm - Corner of Hwy 2 & Hwy 11 in Cairo
    Stop by to give your in-person donations on May 2nd at the corner of Highways 2 & 11, across from the Pump & Pantry in Cairo. We'd love to see you and can't wait to reach our goal so our Centura children can play on a new and safe playground while at school.

  • Cruise in for Cookies/Coffee

    05/02/2024, 7 am - 8:30 am - 3204 W. College Street

    Go Big Give and cruise through the CNCAA parking lot at 3204 College Street to grab a cookie and coffee to start your day!! Thank you for giving!!

  • Preschool Open House

    05/02/ 2024, 11 AM - 3 PM First Presbyterian Church, 2103 W. Anna St. Grand Island, NE

    Get a decorated cupcake, tour the preschool rooms, visit the new playground, read the story on the StoryWalk around the playground fence, and see the new Little Free Library. Ribbon cutting for the newly decorated Butterfly Room at 11:00!

  • Scoops for Scholarships

    05/02/2024, 5 PM - 7 PM - 1224 W. Anna Street, Grand Island

    Enjoy some delicious ice cream at Anna Street Trolley! Visit the trolley at 1224 W. Anna St. (across the street from the Platte Deutsch) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Presbyterian Preschool for scholarships.

  • CNHS Trivia Night

    05/02/24, 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM 1111 Allen Dr, Grand Island, NE

    Join us for a night of trivia, raffle prizes, delicious food, and tasty drinks! We will have prizes for the winning team and plenty of fun for everyone! For more information, please give us a call or visit our event page on Facebook.

  • Wellness Center Grand Opening

    05/02/2024, 6 AM - 6 PM - 1113 Sherman St. St. Paul, NE 6:00 AM
    6:00 PM - HCMC Employee Go Big Give Bikes

    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Pig In A Bag Food Truck, 6:00 PM - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Diving For Dollars finale.

  • Leaders Like Us Live

    05/02/2024, 5 PM - 6 PM 3540 Prairieview Street Grand Island, NE

    Jessica Hendricks will engage Dr. Hudnall in a candid conversation about his leadership style, community involvement, and business acumen. Chad is a lifelong resident of Grand Island and continues to invest in our community. Come find out why on May 2nd.

  • Ice Cream at the American Red Cross

    05/02/2024, 1 PM - 3 PM - 404 E 3rd Street, Grand Island NE

    Stop by the Red Cross Office to enjoy an ice cream treat and meet some of the staff!

  • GBG - Medina Street Vault

    05/02/2024, 9 am - 7 pm - 223 S High Street, Cairo

    Come Give in Person and visit with friends on Go Big Give day, May 2nd. The Medina Street Vault will be serving street tacos and have and will have limited coffee bar selections from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plus the Cairo Bowl and Watering Hole will have their usual Mexican night

  • JOIN US FOR A DAY OF GIVING

    05/02/2024, 11 AM - 4 PM - 3535 W 13TH ST, SUITE 121 GRAND ISLAND NE

    Join First Light in the #GoBigGIVE event! It's a day-long fundraiser aimed at supporting local nonprofits. Mark your calendars for May 2nd and join us to show your support. Enjoy games, face painting, a goat petting zoo, and much more!

  • Jammin' for Justice

    05/02/2024, 7 am - 8 pm -1315 Anna St., Grand Island, NE, 901 Q St., Aurora, NE 1002 G St., Central City, NE, 4th & Indian, St. Paul, NE

    The Willow Rising Team will be "Jammin' for Justice" on Thursday, May 2nd in Grand Island, St. Paul, Central City and Aurora. Come jam with us and listen to music from the 70's, 80s, and early 2000's. Food trucks and games included!

  • Go Big GIVE for CASA

    05/02/2024, 10 am - 6 pm - 506 W 3rd Street, Grand Island

    Head on over to our office and kick off the summer season with CASA! We'll have fun, family oriented games, cookie decorating, a LemonAID stand, raffle prizes and food, brought to you by On the Move Cafe and Catering! All proceeds come right back to our organization!

  • Power Up with Hans & Franz

    05/02/2024, 10 am - 4 pm - Merrick County Health and Fitness Center - 2502 23rd Ave, Central City, NE

    Join us at the FC as we bring together the incredible Fitness Center Staff, along with Hans and Franz to meet all of our valued FC Members, families, and friends. Snacks and Drinks will be provided throughout the day. Hans & Frans will be giving tours of the new areas.

  • Dine to Donate Texas Roadhouse

    05/02/2024, 4 pm - 10 pm - 232 Wilmar Ave, Grand Island, NE

    Dine to donate at Texas Roadhouse on Thursday, May 2nd from 4-10pm. They will donate 10% of total food purchases to TeamMates. Mention TeamMates that day to support! Enjoy delicious food while knowing you're supporting TeamMates during Go Big Give!

  • TCCC Free Blood Pressure Check

    05/02/2024, 9 am - 3:30 pm - 1107 N Broadwell Ave

    Stop by Third City Community Clinic at 1107 N. Broadwell on Thursday, May 2nd for FREE Blood Pressure Checks and snacks!

  • Tacos for Tails

    05/02/2024, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - 1016 Diers Ave, Suite 118, Grand Island, NE

    It's time for our Tacos for Tails event! And we have a lot to celebrate! Our 10 year anniversary! 10 years of community involvement in central Nebraska...and 10 years with GoBigGive! Stop by for tacos (free will donation) and FUN!

  • Pork Sandwich Meal

    05/02/2024, 5 pm - 7:30 pm - 1003 Lilly Street, Wood River, NE

    Join us for a delicious pork loin sandwich fundraiser supporting the Wood River Elementary Playground Project! Indulge in a mouthwatering pork loin sandwich while helping to create a vibrant playground space for our children to enjoy!

  • Book Sale & Volunteer Fair!

    05/02/2024, 9 am - 5 pm - 1124 W. 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE

    Join us at the Library for our Go Big Give Book Sale and Volunteer Fair! We will have special deals on books and incentives for becoming a library volunteer!

  • We Scream for Ice Cream!

    05/02/2024, 4 pm - 7 pm - Anna Street Trolley 1224 W. Anna Street, Grand Island

    Stop down and enjoy the best ice cream around while supporting a great cause! Anna Street Trolley will donate 10% of proceeds to advance our mission!

  • Tasty Treats: Kona Ice

    05/02/2024, 3:45 pm - 7 pm - Arts and Drafts 411 W 3rd Street, Grand Island

    Stop down to Kona Ice in front of Arts and Drafts for a cool treat! Kona Ice will give back 20% to the Arc of Central Nebraska! Many delicious flavors to choose from!

  • Inclusion Event: Paint With Us

    05/02/2024, 5 pm - 6:30 pm - Arts and Drafts 411 W 3rd Street, Grand Island

    Join us at Arts and Drafts for a fun painting session. $10 paint fee. Meet our members, learn about the Arc of Central Nebraska and have some fun!

  • Sonic Dine Out to Support Them All!

    05/02/2024, 11 am - 8 pm - 805 Diers Ave & 2117 S. Locust Street in Grand Island

    10% of sales at BOTH Grand Island Sonic Locations will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL!

  • BALZ Dine Out to Support Them All!

    05/02/2024, 11 am - 11 pm - 3421 W State Street, Grand Island, NE

    10% of food sales at Balz will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL!

  • WHITEYS Dine out to Support Them All!

    05/02/2024, 11 am - 11 pm - 2118 N Webb Road, Grand Island

    10% of food sales at Whitey's will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL!

  • RUNZA Dine Out to Support Them All!

    05/02/2024, 5 pm - 8 pm - 2004 S Locust Street, Grand Island

    10% of sales at Runza on South Locust will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL!

  • WAVE PIZZA Dine out to Support Them All!

    05/02/2024, 11 am - 10 pm - 107 N Walnut Street, Grand Island

    15% of sales at Wave Pizza will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL when you dine in, carry out, or deliver!

  • SIN CITY GRILL Dine Out to Support Them All!

    05/02/2024, 11 am - 9 pm - 410 W 3rd Street, Grand Island

    15% of sales at Sin City Grill will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL when you dine in, carry out, or deliver!

  • BIG RED TREATS Dine Out to Support Them All!

    05/02/2024, 5 pm - 8 pm - 223 W 3rd Street, Grand Island NE

    15% of sales at Big Red Treats will be divided among all 155 Go Big GIVE nonprofit organizations to SUPPORT THEM ALL!

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