September 24, 2020

El Paso Giving Day is just around the corner, are you ready?

Get ready to act, give, and change the Paso del Norte region by supporting over 190 nonprofit organizations during this year’s fifth anniversary of El Paso Giving Day on October 15th. This year, thanks to our sponsors, registered organizations can compete for over $27,000 in prize money!  Along with the victorious Power Hour prizes and Philanthropic Photo prizes, there are various other new fifth anniversary prizes available to be won! These special incentives include Surpass the Past, Early Giving Champions, First Donation, and a special Mega Power Hour where twenty organizations will be able to win $200 each. For more information regarding prizes, please visit: https://elpasogivingday.org/prizes

Thank you to Walmart for matching donations during El Paso Giving Day. Walmart will match up to $10,000 per organization for a total match of $300,000. For more information regarding this Walmart contribution, please visit: https://elpasogivingday.org/prizes/matching-funds/.

Also, a special thanks to El Paso Electric, Diageo Association Inc., Lauterbach, Borschow & Companies, United Healthcare, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Southwest Land Development Services, Inc., Bank of America, The Woody & Gayle Hunt Family Foundation, Hoy Family Auto, NMSU Arrowhead Center, Texas Gas Service, WestStar Bank, Pack & Ship Express, Trade Border Logistics, and The Postal Solution for supporting our fifth anniversary of El Paso Giving Day!

Special events to kick off the Spirit of Giving

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation along with the Diageo Association Inc., will be hosting an Early Giving Kickoff Virtual Concert event. This event will be held via YouTube live on October 8th at 6 PM to ignite the excitement amongst our registered organizations. Country artist and El Paso supporter, Clare Dunn, as well as local bands, As the City Sleeps and Great Shapes, will be performing their hit singles. Admission is free and $2,000 worth of prizes will be given to organizations present. More information will soon be available at: https://www.facebook.com/epgivingday/.

This year, October 14th will be #EPBurritoDay! To participate in this exciting food fiesta, visit the Chipotle location at The Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway West Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925 on October 14th from 4 to 8 PM. At the register, notify the cashier of your support of Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s El Paso Giving Day. Or, if you prefer mobile ordering, order on the Chipotle app and enter the code: YVN8EDA. All proceeds between these hours will be donated to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation and given to one lucky registered EP Giving Day organization!