Give 8/28 Lex Doubles Down for Community Impact
The second annual Give 8/28 Lex campaign proved that collective generosity can create powerful, lasting impact. On August 28, BGCF and LBPI brought the community together to raise $234,956…
Read MoreGive 8/28 Lex
Celebrating Black generosity. Strengthening Black communities.
What is Give 8/28 Lex?
Give 8/28 Lex is a one-day giving campaign powered by the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative at Blue Grass Community Foundation. Held each year on August 28 during Black Philanthropy Month, the campaign celebrates the legacy of Black generosity and supports Black-serving nonprofits that strengthen our community.
How can nonprofits participate in Give 8/28 Lex?
Registration for the 2026 Give 8/28 Lex campaign will open February 17. Lexington-based, Black-serving 501(c)(3) public charities are invited to join this growing movement of generosity.
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations must be:
- Black-serving
- 501(c)(3) public charity (or fiscally sponsored by one)
- Physically located in Fayette County
Key Dates
- Giving day: Aug. 28
- Registration opens: Feb. 17
- Registration closes: May 17
2025 Impact
This year, the community came together to raise $234,956 in support of 40 Black-serving nonprofits across Fayette County. Fueled by more than $100,000 in matching funds and prizes, the 2025 campaign doubled 2024’s year’s results—reaching twice as many organizations and inspiring hundreds of donors to give.
Since launching in 2023, Give 8/28 Lex has raised more than $350,000 for local organizations advancing opportunity in youth development, education, food justice, housing, public health, and community safety.
Give 8/28 Lex is part of the national Give 8/28 movement, a coordinated day of giving that marks historic milestones in Black history, including the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865 and the March on Washington in 1963.
