Give Local York is an annual 24-hour online giving event that unites York County residents (and others) to support local non-profit organizations. Held each year on the first Friday in May, the giving kicks off at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, through 9 p.m. on Friday, May 2. More than 300 non-profits are registered to participate in 2025! Give Local York has raised more than $25 million for non-profit organizations in York County since its inception in 2018.

Jay holding GLY sign

 

How it Works

During the event, donors visit GiveLocalYork.org to contribute to their favorite organizations. Dollars donated are stretched with bonus funds provided by event partners, maximizing the impact of every donation. Select organizations are also eligible for additional stretch funds based on their category. For example, the Cultural Alliance of York County provides additional stretch funds to organizations in the Arts and Culture category.

Throughout the 24 hours, events are held all over York County to promote the missions of participating organizations. Representatives are also interviewed on a livestream which you can watch on the Give Local York Facebook page from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2.

Prizes

Organizations also compete for cash prizes based on various criteria (number of unique donors, timing of donations, social media posts, etc.). Explore York is proud to support the 2 a.m. prize, stretching donations up to $100 for our participating member organizations until the $1,000 prize pool is depleted:

And More Prizes!

Some of the other prizes up for grabs include:

  • Thursday, 9 p.m.: The organization who receives the very first donation during Give Local York will be gifted an extra $500, thanks to Fulton Bank!
  • Friday, 7 a.m.: It’s time to catch a second wind! From 7-8 a.m. on May 2, the organization that has the most unique donors during the hour will receive an additional $1,000 from the York Revolution!
  • Friday, 1 p.m.: Celebrating their 75th anniversary, starting at 1:50 p.m. (75 + 75), Members 1st Federal Credit Union will match all gifts up to $100 until the $1,000 match is depleted.
  • Friday, 4 p.m.: We’re here to make history. Based on comments on our Give Local York Livestream, one organization will be drawn to win the biggest prize in Give Local York history — $5,000 — thanks to Inch & Co.! To enter, simply comment the name of your favorite participating nonprofit on the livestream throughout the day on May 2. Each nonprofit can only be entered once, and the winner will be announced during the 4 p.m. hour. The livestream is co-sponsored by OSS Health.
  • Friday, 7:54 p.m.: In commemoration of First Capital FCU’s year of founding, 1954, at 19:54 (7:54 p.m.) ALL GIFTS up to $100 will be matched by First Capital FCU until the minute is over or until the $1,500 Match Minute Pool has been completely depleted!

Fundraisers at Explore York Member Locations

In addition to donating directly to organizations you wish to support, there are many fun events and delicious dine-outs all around the county you can visit. A few locations to check out:

2025 That Pig Place GLY Dine-Out sign

 

Donor for a Day

Another easy way to support your favorite participating cause is by sharing a photo on social media naming the organization you would support if you had $1,000 to donate. You can download the Donor for a Day form template here. Be sure to include #DonorForADay and #GiveLocalYork with your social media post! One organization that has been mentioned will be randomly chosen to win $1,000!

Kim S Donor for a Day sign

 

The Give Local York grand total will be revealed right around 9 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at the York Revolution ball game, with fireworks to follow. The finale is sponsored by WellSpan.

Additional Explore York members supporting Give Local York include White Rose Credit Union (Stephanie Seaton Memorial Scholarship Sponsor) and Hayman Creative Studio (Media Sponsor).

All Give Local York donations are tax-deductible and provide vital support to organizations and attractions that make York County, Pennsylvania, so special! Thanks in advance for your consideration.