HCF Match Day this weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, the Hiawatha Community Foundation will host its 6th Annual “Give Back to Move Forward” Match Day, a three-day community giving event benefiting more than 50 local funds.

From Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24, all qualifying donations made through the Foundation will be matched 100 percent while match funds remain available. Eligible gifts are $25 to $1,000 and can be directed to participating community funds.  

Donations can be made in person at the Fisher Center in Hiawatha Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:30.  The in-person kickoff event features local organizations, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and additional food available from the Country Cabin food truck. Hourly drawings will also be held, with winners directing $250 grants to participating funds.  

Online giving will be open from 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 22 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 24 at Give Back To Move Forward.   

The website provides information on participating funds, a donation form, and a live leaderboard tracking contributions throughout the weekend.