Giving Tuesday

8th Annual Giving Tuesday

December 2nd, 2025

Hosted by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BGCCF)

Join us as Bowling Green comes together for a day of community, connection, and generosity! Every donation, cup of coffee, Sue Shank cookie, Aluminum Can and act of kindness helps fund programs that make our town vibrant- from scholarships and fireworks to the annual holiday parade.

 

This will direct you to the BG Community Events Foundation through the Greater Toledo Community Foundation.

Biggby Coffee Gives Back

50% of sales from both Bowling Green Biggby locations (215 E. Wooster and the Wood County Hospital location) will be donated to the BGCC Foundation - all day long!

Recycle for a Cause

After the morning broadcast, continue the spirit of giving by recycling aluminum cans to benefit both The Bowling Green Chamber Foundation and Work Leads to Independence (WLI).

Bring cans to these drop-off locations:

  • Work Leads to Independence (WLI)
  • BG Gas and Express Mart
  • VFW Post 1148
  • Bates Recycling (mention “BG Boom Festival & Fireworks”)

Afternoon Celebration continues: Giving Tuesday Event at Brookdale Senior Living

 

 

Sue Shank Cookies for a donation at the State Bank’s GIVES Truck
– Serving from 4–7 p.m. (or while supplies last) at Brookdale Senior Living
– All donations matched by State Bank

Matching Gifts & Community Gratitude

Thanks to Darlene Petkwitz, the first $1,000 in GivingTuesday donations will be matched in memory of Greg Kegler, who helped launch BGCCF’s first GivingTuesday event.

Join the Global Movement — Right Here in Bowling Green

Be part of the worldwide #GivingTuesday celebration!
Whether you:

Every act of generosity strengthens Bowling Green and keeps our cherished traditions alive.

Event Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Event Details & Donation Link: bgchamber.net/giving-tuesday
Questions? Call the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce at 419-353-7945