Edina-Area Orgs Seeking Donations Thursday During GiveMN Event

EDINA, MN — Organizations throughout the Edina area are asking for donations Thursday as part of GiveMN's annual "Giving Holiday."

Thursday is the 13th annual “Give to the Max Day,” which organizers call a “celebration of generosity and a giant virtual hug to the causes that help our communities thrive.” The one-day event runs until midnight.

GiveMN’s list of Edina-area organizations participating in the event includes more than 2,000 entries, including fundraisers for local schools, charities, animal shelters, churches, foundations and clubs.

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Thousands of organizations throughout Minnesota are seeking donations Thursday.

“Give to the Max Day” features several donation-boosting raffles, with each donor entered for a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” that gives them more money to donate to the causes they support. Golden tickets are drawn every 15 minutes.

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Organizers are also hosting two “power hours” Thursday, which reward organizations who receive the most donations with an additional $6,000. Power hours are due to be held from 10-11 a.m. and 10-11 p.. Thursday.

Second Harvest Heartland Food Bank won morning power-hour race, with 263 donating more than $42,000 in donations. More than $746,000 in donations were made during the morning power hour.

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Click here for more information about GiveMN and to find participating Edina-area organizations.