One Week. One Region. Countless Acts of Generosity.
When I first moved to the Mohawk Valley, one of the things that struck me most wasn’t just the beauty of the landscape or the charm of its towns—it was the people. There’s a generosity here that’s woven into daily life. It shows up quietly, in the way neighbors shovel each other’s sidewalks, rally around a family in need, or turn out by the hundreds for a local fundraiser. But I’ve never seen that spirit more alive—or more inspiring—than during Mohawk Valley Gives.
From Monday, September 15 at 12:00 AM through Friday, September 19 at 9:00 PM, thousands of people across the Mohawk Valley will come together for one reason: to lift up the nonprofits that lift us all. It’s more than a giving campaign—it’s a celebration of the values that define this region: compassion, connection, and community.
MV Gives, powered by The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, brings together over 150 local organizations in a five-day online giving event. The goal? Millions of dollars raised for causes that touch every part of life in the Mohawk Valley: education, health, food security, the arts, animal welfare, housing, and more. And the best part? Every dollar stays local.
Real Impact, Real Stories – need stories
From early education programs in Herkimer to animal rescues in Utica, MV Gives provides a vital platform for nonprofits to tell their stories and connect with both new donors and longtime supporters. Last year, giving day success helped Blacque Acres continue it’s mission of providing fresh produce to the allowed Hope House to make emergency repairs to its kitchen. In Dolgeville, a rural food pantry hit its goal in the final hours thanks to one last donor match—and they haven’t looked back since.
It’s not just about meeting a target. It’s about being reminded: we’re in this together.
The Heartbeat of MV Gives
Throughout the week, the campaign pulses with energy—live donation trackers, social media countdowns, surprise matching gifts, and dozens of heartfelt thank-you messages flooding in. Nonprofits post updates from the field, share personal stories of impact, and rally their networks. It’s five days of regional pride in motion.
And behind every donation? A story. A Utica teen giving in memory of his grandmother. A business in Rome matching employee donations for a literacy program. A first-time donor in Canajoharie clicking “Give Now” because a cause spoke to them.
This is what giving looks like when it’s rooted in community.
How You Can Join In
Whether you donate $5 or $500, volunteer with a local nonprofit, or simply share a post on social media, you’re part of it. That’s the beauty of MV Gives—everyone plays a role.
This September, visit givemv.org to explore participating organizations, browse causes by county, or schedule your gift in advance. You’ll also find ways to stay involved year-round, because the giving doesn’t stop on September 19.
In a region where neighbors still help neighbors, MV Gives is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement. And it starts with all of us.
