Day 10 - Celebrating a Decade of Impact and Gratitude
We made it to Day 10 of our incredible 10-Year Anniversary Celebration for The Giving Exchange, and what a journey it has been!
Today, we are thrilled to announce that, with the unwavering support of our donors and supporters, we have successfully reached our fundraising goal!
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who have donated. On Friday, June 9, we hit our initial goal of $10,000. The funds were doubled by the matching donor, and we received $20,000 for TGE projects...but you all didn’t stop there!
We raised our goal another $5,000, the cost of an average TGE project, and this outstanding community of supporters stepped up even further to positively affect under-resourced communities on the other side of the world, like Karambi Group and Youth Partnership Uganda.
Incredibly generous donations continued to pour in over the weekend and on late Sunday night, June 11, we hit our second goal - more than $30,000 for TGE projects!!
What. A. Week.
We invite you to join us in watching this special video summarizing our journey's last ten years.
From 2013 until today, The Giving Exchange has implemented over 70 projects, positively impacting the lives of more than 65,000 individuals. We are immensely proud of the $375,000+ invested in under-resourced communities, fostering sustainable change and empowering those in need.
As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we want to express our deepest appreciation to each and every donor and supporter who has stood by our side throughout the years. Your contributions, both big and small, have made a significant difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the globe. None of this would have been possible without your belief in our mission and your ongoing support.
Don’t miss out! To commemorate this milestone, we invite you to join us TODAY for our "Toast to TGE" event:
TODAY, June 12
8am PT / 11am ET
7pm PT / 10pm ET
(We are hosting the same event twice to accommodate our supporters and partners in time zones around the world – please choose the ONE time that works best for you!)
This celebratory gathering will take place on Zoom and will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. It will be an opportunity for us to come together, share stories, express our gratitude, and envision a future where communities thrive.
The agenda for this 10-minute "Toast to TGE" includes:
Founder Rod Mickels
Partners from Kenya and Uganda
Board Members
Video montage
*Raise your glass (+photo op!)
and TGE Bingo with prizes
*bring your beverage of choice!
We look forward to raising a virtual glass with you and celebrating the incredible impact we have made together.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support, for following along with us throughout this campaign, and for being an integral part of The Giving Exchange's mission to transform lives and empower communities. Together, we have created lasting change, and we are excited about what the future holds.
Cheers to ten years of making a lasting impact!
P.S. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media @TheGivingExchange to stay updated on our upcoming projects and initiatives. We can't wait to share more stories of transformation and continue our journey together.