13th Annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day set for next week
Blacksburg, Virginia; June 17, 2026: Next week, join 130+ charitable organizations in raising funds during the New River Valley’s (NRV) 13th annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day. Hosted by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV), this year’s 24-hour fundraising event will kick off at noon on Wednesday, June 24, and end at noon on Thursday, June 25. The early giving period for the event began on June 1, so participating organizations can accept donations now.
“It is extraordinary to watch this event unfold each year,” said Jessica Wirgau, the CFNRV’s chief executive officer. “During the early giving period, hundreds of people have already donated to their favorite causes. In each of the last three years, our community has raised more than $750,000 during this event. We can’t wait to see what happens in 2026.”
Organizations in six localities across the NRV are participating, including Floyd (18 organizations), Giles (7), Montgomery (70), Pulaski (16), Radford (8), and Wythe (8). An additional 11 organizations headquartered outside of our region that provide services in the NRV are participating. A full list of this year’s participants can be found online at www.givelocalnrv.org/p/participants. Many organizations are holding events to celebrate the Giving Day. The event list can be found below.
“Together with our generous sponsors, the CFNRV is giving away $25,000+ in incentive awards to participating organizations,” said Lindsey Gleason-Reed, the CFNRV’s assistant director. “Participants win these awards by meeting specific fundraising milestones or by random chance. It’s a thrill for our team to reward these organizations for their hard work.”
This year’s lead Diamond sponsors are National Bank of Blacksburg and the Cranwell Family Foundation. Other generous sponsors are First Bank & Trust, Atlantic Union Bank, Celco Community Credit Union, Carter Bank, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, ACI, Inc., Locus, Olio Financial Planning, and Brown Insurance. Additionally, RadioIQ and WVTF Music are media partners for this year’s event.
Since 2014, thousands of donors have raised $5.15 million through this event. To learn more and donate, visit www.givelocalnrv.org. A donation of $5 or more can be made online. Participating organizations can also accept gifts of checks or cash as well as wire transfers over $1,000 for the event.
In-Person Events Celebrating the Giving Day
Find more details about each event at www.givelocalnrv.org/p/events.
Thursday, June 18 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Handmade Music School’s Jam Session
Location: 206 S Locust St, Floyd
Free event
Thursday, June 18, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Literacy NRV’s Dream Builder Open Mic Night
Location: The Book House, 132 North Locust St, Floyd
Free event
Saturday, June 20, from 6 – 10 p.m.
Calfee Community & Cultural Center’s Together We Rise Gala
Location: Omni Place Event Center, 7331-B Lee Hwy, Radford
Price: $75/ticket (please purchase in advance)
Tuesday, June 23, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Summer Musical Enterprise’s Fiddler on the Roof Rehearsal
Location: Facebook Live on Summer Musical Enterprise’s Facebook page
Free event
Events on the Giving Day, June 24
Wednesday, June 24, all day starting at 10 a.m.
Christiansburg Institute’s Open House & Freedom’s Classroom Program
Open House: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Freedom’s Classroom Program: begins at 6 p.m.
Location: Christiansburg Institute, 125 Arrowhead Trail, Suite F, Christiansburg
Free events; food and drinks will be available for purchase
Wednesday, June 24, from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sustainable Blacksburg’s Lunch &Learn: How to Participate in our Sustainable Community
Location: Blacksburg Public Library, 200 Miller St., Blacksburg
Free event
Wednesday, June 24, from 4 – 6 p.m.
Montgomery Museum of Art & History Ribbon Cutting & Reception
Location: Montgomery Museum of Art & History, 4 East Main St, Christiansburg
Free event; light refreshments will be served
Wednesday, June 24, from 5 – 8 p.m.
Trivia Night with Downtown Christiansburg, Inmate Family Assistance NRV, Literacy NRV, NRV CARES
Location: Iron Tree Brewery, 5 Roanoke St, Christiansburg
Free event; food and drinks available for purchase
Wednesday, June 24, from 5 – 9 p.m.
YMCA at Virginia Tech’s Celebration at Moon Hollow
Location: Moon Hollow, 4237 Price Fork Rd, Blacksburg
Free event; food and drinks available for purchase
Wednesday, June 24, from 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation & the Lyric Theatre
Table to Scene Dinner – A Celebration of Art, Food, and Film!
Location: The Alexander Black House, 204 Draper Road SW, Blacksburg
Price: $40 (includes the film screening)
Wednesday, June 24, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (show starts at 6 p.m.)
SWVA Wildlife Center Buzz Watch Party
Big Lick Brewing Company, 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke
Free event; food and drinks available for purchase