After a year of preparation, Big Give McCook 2022 is nearly here. Starting Thursday, Nov. 3 at midnight, the first online donations can be accepted at biggivemccook.org. That is also the first “power hour” of the day with a $1,000 in random donations to be matched. 

Additional power hours will be held throughout the day at the in-person giving stations located throughout McCook. The first in-person station opens at 8 a.m. at First Central Bank with the final station at the YMCA closing at 8 p.m. 

A full listing of giving station location, hours and power hours is available on the Big Give website. A complete list of all the non-profits included in the Big Give and their upcoming projects is also provided on the website. Donation forms are available on the website to print off and take to giving stations or they will be available at each location.

Some of non-profit organizations involved in the Big Give are planning activities to highlight what they do in the community, including the McCook Arts Council (MAC).

MAC will again be hosting a student art show this year as part of Big Give McCook. The show takes place at 416 Norris (former Curves building) next to the Fox Theater from 5- 8 p.m. The public may come and go throughout the evening. Drinks and cookies will be provided by the McCook Arts Council and Big Give McCook donation envelopes will be readily available to make donations.

In addition to the student artwork on display throughout the building, the 2022 show will include musical performances inside and outside on the sidewalk. The musical lineup is as follows:

5 p.m.: McCook High School drum line

5:30-6:45 p.m.: St. Patrick Elementary performances every 15 minutes

7-7:45 p.m.: Central Starz performances every 15 minutes

Now in its 7th year, Big Give McCook benefits 34 non-profit organizations in McCook and throughout Southwest Nebraska. Generous sponsors provide additional funds to match funds given by individual donors to the organizations. 

For more information about the Big Give or to make a donation Thursday, visit biggivemccook.org.