Give for Good Louisville Events

Join us for Giving Day events both leading up to and on September 14 as we celebrate 10 years of Give for Good Louisville. Check out the Giving Day events hosted by participating organizations below (in order of date and start time). The Community Foundation of Louisville encourages all attendees of the Giving Day events below to follow both state and federal guidelines related to COVID-19 and event gatherings.


Buddha Bless Temple | Parents' Appreciation Day and Sand Mandala Viewing

7748 3rd Street Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
September 3, 2023, 10:00 a.m.

Besides our biological parents and relatives, the Buddha reminds us that we should consider all men as our brothers and/or fathers and all women as our sisters and/or mothers. As a result, we would like to invite you and your family to join this Parents' Appreciation Celebration starting from 10:00 a.m. on September 3 at our temple to commemorate and appreciate the loving-kindness and compassion of our grandparents, parents, and relatives, as well as people from all walks of life that love, support, and care for us in every moment of life. We will have children performance and refreshment afterward.

We also would like to invite you to visit our center to observe and pray for the creation of sand Mandala of Medicine Master Buddha, an artistic tradition of Tantric Buddhism, painting with colored sand, ranks as one of the most unique and exquisite, for our health, well-beings, and world peace, by Tibetan monks during the above-mentioned periods, times, and dates.

We look forward to seeing you and your family at this special celebration and the artistic creation of Sand Mandala soon.

Register here 

Contact: Tisch Hang Dat, thichhangdat66@gmail.com, (812) 225-0228


Twisted Pink | Lincoln Drive Event

Bill Collins Ford, 4220 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40218

September 13, 10:00 a.m.


Lincoln will donate $100 per test drive back to Twisted Pink during our Give For Good Kick-Off party at Bill Collins Ford on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  There will be food and drinks, gift bags for breast cancer survivors and an opportunity to particpate in raffels and a silent auction.  Come out to test drive a Lincoln and learn about the mission of Twisted Pink and how to support our organization.  This event is ongoing throughout the day.   

Register here

Contact: Caroline Johnson, info@twistedpink.org, (502) 727-1136

For press inquiries, please contact our Community Outreach Director, Stephanie Jones, sjones@twistedpink.org, or (502) 802-3204.


Lincoln Foundation | Grub for Good - A Food Truck Event

Lincoln Foundation Parking Lot, 4322 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY, 40128
September 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Lincoln Foundation will host the 2nd Annual Grub For Good - A Food Truck Event in celebration of the 10th Annual Give For Good Louisville.  Luncheon selections available for purchase include hotdogs, tacos, Venezuelan and Latin cuisines, and more.  Attendees will also have an opportunity to be a spark of generosity by making an online donation to Lincoln Foundation.

A special Facebook Live event will take place between Noon and 1 p.m., where the president of Lincoln Foundation has agreed to take a pie in the face for every donation made at a certain level.

Food Trucks on-site include

  • Alchemy 
  • Hotdog Engine 502 
  • Cardinal Rule 
  • Fistful of Tacos 
  • Brain Freeze Desserts 

RSVP Here

Contact: Paula Campbell, pcampbell@lincolnfdn.org, 502.585.4733, ext. 203


Community Foundation of Louisville | Give for Good Livestream 

CFL Facebook page and GiveForGoodLouisville.org

September 14, 7:00 a.m.

Starting at 7:00 a.m., tune in virtually to the Community Foundation's Give for Good livestream throughout the Giving Day for insightful discussions focused on the causes you love, prize announcements, donor shout outs, and more! Hosted by the 'Giving Day Guy,' Chris Strub, and the Community Foundation team.


Contact: Jessica Holman, jessicah@cflouisville.org, 502-322-6743


Token III Club, Inc. | All Day Coffee Party

3439 Breckenridge Ln., Louisville, KY, 40220

September 14, 7:00 A.M. 


Contact: Summer Miller, summer@token3club.com, (502) 333-2970


Central Louisville Community Ministries | Give for Good Generosity Jam

821 S 4th St., Louisville, KY 40203

September 14, 9:30 a.m.

Coffee, sweets, music and fellowship await our central Louisville neighbors, and our CLCM supporters!  There'll be a special appearance by Dawne Gee - come drop by to celebrate the generosity in our community. We'll look for you in the courtyard at Calvary Episcopal Church, site of our food pantry.

View Facebook Event page

Contact: Kathy Gapsis, kgapsis@gmail.com, (812) 989-9152


St. Vincent de Paul Louisville | Tour de Change

1015 S. Preston Street, Louisville, KY, 40203

September 14, 10:00 a.m.

This year, during Give for Good Louisville, we invite you to join us on campus for a tour from our CEO, Dave Calzi, and staff to learn more about your mission to house, feed and support those in need with compassion and dignity. Lunch will be provided.

Register here

Contact: Makenzie Smith, msmith@svdplou.org, (502) 272-2134


TreesLouisville | Give For Good Happy Hour at Logan Street Market

Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan Street, Louisville, KY 40204

September 14, 3:30 p.m.

Stop by Logan Street Market from 3:30pm to 6:30pm for TreesLouisville's Give For Good Happy Hour party and support Louisville's tree canopy! Attendees can enter to win raffle prizes, including a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and a 7-gallon potted tree. Donations made to TreesLouisville during Give For Good will help fund the renovation and furnishing of their new headquarters in Smoketown!

Visit facebook.com/treeslouisville for updates.

Contact: Morgan Grubbs, morgan@treeslouisville.org, (502) 208-9421


Kentucky Opera | Open House + Rehearsal Sneak Peek

708 Magazine Street, Louisville, KY, 40203
September 14, 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an open house and get a sneak peek into rehearsals for Hansel and Gretel! We'll provide the snacks while you mix and mingle. Grab your tickets and help us meet our fundraising goal.

Contact: Laura Pitkin, laura_pitkin@Kyopera.org, (502) 561-7930


ART FM | Hundred Proof Happy Hour

WXOX 97.1 FM Studio, 515 W. Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY 40203
September 14, 4:00 p.m. 

Madame Greeneyes and Captain Scratch invite you to join them this September 14 at 4 PM for the Hundred Proof Happy Hour and the Grand Reopening of the WXOX 97.1 FM studio. Enjoy music as it happens live on air, become a radio star, send shout outs to all your friends and fans! 

Visit ART FM's website to learn more.

Contact: Sharon Scott, gm@artxfm.com, (502) 640-6414


The Paw and Feather Plan Inc (PAFP) | "Pet People Party Too!"

Zanzabar, 2100 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40217
September 14, 5:00 p.m.

Whether you're an Iced Tea or Te-quila type...we want YOU there!

Why:  Local, non-profit, foster-based, pet rescue celebrates Louisville's 10th Anniversary Give for Good campaign (the ONLY fundraiser this rescue does annually)!!!

Who:  You, and a bunch of other pet lovers!  (LGBTQ+ Friendly; all cultures friendly; kid friendly, before 8:00 p.m.; well-socialized, non-aggressive pets welcome too)! 

What:  A chill, fun time to network with like-minded individuals, enjoy music (live and/or DJ), pinball, food, and pretty much anything else fun, legal and decent you can think of! 


Contact: Jessica Pita, thepawandfeatherplan@gmail.com, (502) 309-4155


Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Olmsted Parks Give For Good Beer Garden

Seneca Park, 3151 Pee Wee Reese Road, Louisville, KY 40207
September 14, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Kentucky Select Properties at Seneca Park for food trucks, beer from West Sixth Brewing, lawn games and fun! If you love Olmsted Parks and events, please consider donating on Give for Good Louisville.

Register link::View the Facebook Event page


Contact: jesse.hendrix@olmstedparks.org


DELTA Foundation Inc. | DELTA Give for Good Louisville

Joe's Bar and Grill, 8131 New La Grange Rd., Louisville, KY 40222

September 14, 6:00 p.m.

A fun night out with music, free buffet, cash bar, and raffles to support the DELTA Foundation Inc.

Contact: Wes Hinton, deltainc502@gmail.com, (502) 609-1731


Smoketown Family Wellness Center | 7th Annual Neighborhood Celebration

760 S. Hancock St., Louisville, KY, 40204, The green space by the Unity sculpture across from SFWC and the historic Presbyterian Community Center

September 14, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us for a FREE celebration of the Smoketown community. Enjoy a free BBQ dinner from Boss Hog's Food Stop, music from DJ Z-Nyce, obstacle course, games, face painting, smoothie bike from Slow Food Bluegrass and performances by local organizations. Over 20 local nonprofits will also be on hand to offer resources for the community. We look forward to seeing you!


Contact: Ann Curtis, annqcurtis@gmail.com, 502.727.9799, www.smoketownwellness.org


Kentucky Yoga Initiative | Community Yoga for a healthy and compassionate Louisville

991 Logan Street, Louisville, KY, 40205
September 14, 6:00 p.m.

Join the Kentucky Yoga Initiative for an all-levels yoga class to celebrate the generosity of our Louisville Community. Move and breathe in our inclusive, welcoming space and leave feeling centered and more connected to those around you.  

All levels are welcome. Bring your own mat if you have one, but borrow one of ours if you don't. 

Support KYI's mission to build a healthy and compassionate Louisville through the empowering practice of yoga. 


Contact: Rebecca Smith, rebecca@kentuckyyogainitiative.org, (270) 799-2544


WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky | 2nd Annual Paws for a Cause

NEAT Bourbon Bar, 1139 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40204
September 14, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a specialty cocktail, vintage pours and support WAGS Pet Therapy from 6-9pm on Sept 14. Proceeds from the cocktail go to support WAGS. Therapy dogs are on location. Invite your friends for a Pawsitivly fun evening.  Come. Sit. Stay. Pet. Donate...and drink!

View the Facebook Event page

Contact: Chris Fulkerson, chris.fulkerson59@gmail.com, (502) 939-6000


Granny's Birth Initiative | Granny's House Party

801 Barret Ave., Suite 301, Louisville, KY, 40204
September 14, 6:30 p.m.

Join us in commemorating a year at Granny's H.U.B! Join the festivities as we showcase our maternal & infant health community resources. See how your donation can support our mission to Birth KY Better for Give for Good Louisville, taking place on September 14th, 2023!

View the Facebook Event page

Contact: Alexa Hughes, ahughes@gbiky.org, (502) 716-2711