The Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills are excited to announce the return of Give 716, marking six years of collaboration aimed at raising funds for charities in Western New York.
“We’re proud to bring Give 716 back for the sixth year,” said event organizers Michelle Roberts (Buffalo Bills Foundation) and Rich Jureller (Buffalo Sabres Foundation) “Year after year, this initiative has celebrated the generosity and spirit of our community, and we’re excited to continue partnering with the many charities that help make Buffalo such a special place to live.”
Last year, Give 716 achieved a remarkable milestone by raising over $1.4 million, thanks to the generous support of participating individuals and organizations. Over the past five years, Give 716 has successfully raised over $5.8 million for charities throughout Western New York.
Event Details
Give 716 will kick off at 7:16 pm on July 15 and run until 11:59 pm on July 16. Registration is now open for all local charities that wish to participate.
To register a Western New York charity for Give 716, visit Give716.org. Charities can anticipate a newly redesigned website this year. This updated platform provides a user-friendly interface with enhanced features, ensuring a better experience for both charities and donors. It is tailored to support small nonprofits as well as larger organizations, enabling them to effectively elevate their fundraising efforts.
About Give 716
The goal of Give 716 is to unite Bills and Sabres fans with the Western New York in an epic widespread day of giving. Nonprofits deliver for our community every day, so let’s come together as one team, for one day, and become a symbol of generosity not only for our local community, but for our world.
Give 716 brings together individuals, groups and businesses in support of any nonprofit headquartered or providing services in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties.
For more information, visit Give716.org.
