Yellowstone Valley Gives is May 1-2. Here's How to Help

Billings Community Foundation. Credit Google Maps

Yellowstone Valley Gives is Back – Let’s Show Some Love for Our Local Nonprofits

Get ready, Billings... Yellowstone Valley Gives is kicking off another awesome two-day celebration of giving, May 1 and 2. Hosted by the Billings Community Foundation, this event is all about connecting folks like you with the causes you care about most right here in the Yellowstone Valley. It’s simple: come together, show some hometown pride, and help support the incredible work our local nonprofits are doing every day.

Since the very first Yellowstone Valley Gives back in 2016, our community has helped raise nearly $1 million for over 150 nonprofit organizations across the Billings area. That’s a huge impact.

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Stop by the live radio events on May 1

The Billings Community Foundation is proud to make this event happen every year. It's your year-round resource for local giving, helping match generous donors with the groups that strengthen our communities. Think of them as a one-stop shop for local charitable giving.

Townsquare Media Billings will join the fun with two live broadcasts on May 1st. Michael Foth from Cat Country 102.9 will be at the Billings Community Foundation office (the old George Henry's building next to the First Interstate Bank tower) from 11 AM to 1 PM. Stop by for a free BBQ and fun.

95.5 Lite FM's Traci Taylor will keep the fundraising going from 3 - 5 PM at the Base Camp on Grand Avenue.

Yellowstone Valley Gives supports dozens of non-profits. Credit Canva

Helping out from A to Z.

Yellowstone Valley Gives is a convenient way for you or your company to make a charitable gift that directly impacts our community. You can donate to the general giving fund or choose from 90 different organizations this year; everything from the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Fund to ZooMontana.

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Not sure which animals make the list? Keep reading, because failing to report could land you in hot water.

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