Kentucky Gives Day 2026
The garlands have been draped. The crowd has gone home. Now comes Kentucky's best bet. On May 12, give to USA Cares during Kentucky Gives Day and put your money on the cause that always pays off: stability for veterans, service members and military families.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Goal: $5,000 in 24 hours
Gifts must be made online at kygives.org to count toward prizes. Minimum gift: $5.
Day-of event details coming soon.
Event details
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Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — midnight to midnight
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Platform: Kentucky Gives Day — hosted by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network
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Goal: $5,000 in 24 hours for veterans, service members and military families
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How to give: $20, $50, $100 or any amount — every gift lands
May 12 prize schedule
- 12 AM – 1 AM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 6 AM – 7 AM ⚡ Early Bird Power Hour $500
- 8 AM – 9 AM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 9 AM – 10 AM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 10 AM – 11 AM ⚡ Morning Power Hour $500
- 12 PM – 1 PM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 1 PM – 2 PM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 3 PM – 4 PM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 4 PM – 5 PM ⚡ Happy Hour Power Hour $500
- 6 PM – 7 PM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 7 PM – 8 PM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 10 PM – 11 PM 🎟 Golden Ticket $200
- 11 PM – 12 AM ⚡ Final Stretch Power Hour $500
Power Hour prizes awarded to org with most unique donors. Golden Ticket randomly selected. Online gifts only.