12/05/2025
Congratulations to all the charitable organizations receiving support through a record-breaking Giving Tuesday Daviess County 2025 event! Donors stepped up in a remarkable way to support charitable efforts in Daviess County. A total of $61,432.72 was donated to strengthen 22 charitable funds held by the Foundation and to provide support to 13 local nonprofit organizations.
This year’s Giving Tuesday grant recipients included: Barr Reeve Soccer Club, Daviess County Family YMCA, Discover Downtown Washington, First Choice Solutions, Little Warrior Wishes, Odon Winkelpleck Library, Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Daviess County, United Way of Daviess County, Washington Band Boosters Association, Washington Baseball Club, Washington Free Methodist – Foundations Childcare Ministry, Washington Primary School Playground Project, and Youth First.
The Washington Times-Herald, Odon Journal, and Shake Broadcasting supported the event through publicity and by presenting awards to recognize Giving Tuesday achievements. The United Way of Daviess County was honored for having the most donors from the 47501 zip code. Little Warrior Wishes received awards for the most donors from outside the 47501 zip code and for bringing in the highest number of new donors. This year, the United Way and the Washington Primary School Playground Project tied for the highest dollar amount raised during the 24-hour event.
