• Support impactful nonprofits on Wednesday — and consider WyoFile among them.

 

By Daniel Kenah, WyoFile.com

Wyoming’s biggest single day of charitable giving — WyoGives — is this Wednesday, July 16th. 

An initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, WyoGives provides a platform for more than 430 Wyoming nonprofits to reach a statewide network of donors, and millions of dollars in much-needed support. 

In a state that prides itself on self-reliance and being neighborly, these organizations take up much of the slack and provide services that thousands of Wyomingites rely on. In turn, many of them rely on WyoGives for a significant shot in the arm.

Since its first year in 2020, WyoGives has raised more than $14 million for hundreds of nonprofits, growing from a half million dollars in its first year to an impressive $4.6 million given by nearly 8,000 donors in 2024. Since 2021, the Hughes Charitable Foundation has generously boosted donations with a $1 million gift each year, amplifying the individual support those charities receive.

“WyoGives is a celebration of people coming together to amplify the work of nonprofits across Wyoming, showcasing the incredible impact that happens when we unite in the spirit of giving,” said Jody Shields, executive director of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network.

Our state’s lean public administration asks a lot of the philanthropic sector. In true Wyoming fashion, its citizens roll up their sleeves and do the work to make our communities livable and help them thrive.

“This year is particularly important,” Shields added, “as some of our nonprofits are facing funding cutbacks while the demand for services continues to rise.”

According to the Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s site, participating organizations support: animals, arts and culture, community advocacy, disability services, disaster relief, education, emergency response, environment, health and wellness, homelessness and housing, substance abuse prevention, veterans, volunteerism, youth services and more.

One 2024 participating organization reported, “WyoGives is such an incredible endeavor. It gets all participating nonprofits statewide in one place and demonstrates a truly cohesive community that comes together and supports one another.”

All participating organizations and service categories are listed on their categories page. Donors can contribute to any number of organizations they like at wyogives.org.  

Editors note: WyoFile has participated as a WyoGives recipient and media partner since 2021.

WyoFile is an independent nonprofit news organization focused on Wyoming people, places and policy.