While most of our eyes have been glued to James Comey’s testimony and Donald Trump’s Twitter feed, hundreds of District do-gooders have been campaigning online to bring in big bucks for local nonprofits and charities as part of the annual Do More 24 virtual fundraiser.
This year, there are 377 organizations serving D.C. that are signed up for the 24-hour event, as well as hundreds of others that work in Prince George’s, Arlington, Loudoun, Montgomery, and Fairfax counties.
They’ve already raised $526,350 before 2 p.m. The top five small and large organizations who get the most public contributions will get extra prize money to boot.
Last year, participating nonprofits collectively raised more than $1.55 million for things like supporting homeless children, rescuing animals, planting trees, and more.
The campaign continues through 11:59 p.m.
Please donate today to help us meet the needs of our community. https://t.co/M9xcCwEwX4. Every donation you make will be MATCHED! #DoMore24 pic.twitter.com/ft98U7sNsu
— Bread for the City (@BreadfortheCity) June 8, 2017
You have help us meet our match! Now help us reach our goal! #DoMore24 https://t.co/qO7wMlZffc pic.twitter.com/GLiCiVUUMm
— So Others Might Eat (@SOME_DC) June 8, 2017
Help us reach our goal by sharing your selfies for good! Share yours with #DoMore24 + #AdoptHRA between 12-3PM! https://t.co/F8v02BsK1c pic.twitter.com/90dQMtYtDQ
— Humane Rescue (@HumaneRescue) June 8, 2017
We don’t take gov’t $ – so we can freely advocate 4 DC budget & legislative justice. Help us DoMore https://t.co/qd2PhoNe8v pic.twitter.com/JkSxBVYNGd
— Legal Clinic (WLCH) (@WashLegalClinic) June 8, 2017
Pls RT our giving link today so that 20 more girls can be empowered thru the GOTR-DC program!! #domore24 #forgirls https://t.co/PPCfVq5BL5 pic.twitter.com/nbfBZqGcMv
— Girls on the Run DC (@GOTRDC) June 8, 2017
LOVE this throwback: @kmmslions kids teach elders in community technology: https://t.co/N6AvVcGZVS#DoMore24: https://t.co/6qIW6K9170 pic.twitter.com/NIoMjZznl7
— DC SCORES (@DCSCORES) June 8, 2017