Know Before You Go
The Big Give 2026
We're counting down to The Big Give! Whether it's your first time joining us or you're a Big Give regular, here's everything you need to know before the big night.
Tuesday, December 1 | 6–9 PM
Artspace | Downtown Raleigh
Parking
The Big Give takes place at Artspace in downtown Raleigh. Plan to give yourself a little extra time to find parking and make your way inside.
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Dressy casual is the vibe! Come as you are, add a little flair if you'd like, and get ready for a fun evening of giving back.
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We've got you covered! Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail courtesy of Tito's.
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Our silent auction is packed with fabulous finds, fun experiences, and plenty of reasons to treat yourself! Register to bid now. Bidding opens Nov 23.
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Tickets are $25 per person. Already purchased yours? Have your ticket confirmation handy when you arrive.
Still need a ticket? There's still time to join the fun!
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We're celebrating 14 incredible local nonprofits, and every donation to The Big Give is shared equally among them.
Throughout the evening, you'll have opportunities to give, enter our raffle, bid on silent auction items, and visit the wine pull.
Can't make it? You can still make a BIG impact by donating online!
A Little Extra Fun
There's more to The Big Give than giving! Enjoy a special performance by Walltown Children's Theatre, get a one-of-a-kind poem from the Poetry Fox, meet 14 amazing local nonprofits, and connect with people who love our community as much as you do.
We can't wait to see you on December 1!
2026 Nonprofits being recognized at the Big Give.
Activate Good connects people of all ages with meaningful volunteer opportunities that match their skills, interests, and schedules—helping strengthen communities through people-powered projects for good.
Artspace connects the Raleigh community through exhibitions, artist studios, residencies, and classes.
Caring Community Foundation provides financial assistance to North Carolina cancer patients in need, helping cover essential expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and other monthly costs during cancer treatment.
Diaper Bank of NC provides families in North Carolina access to basic necessities to support their dignity, health, and quality of life.
Equity Before Birth improves the pregnancy and birth outcomes of mothers and babies by eliminating financial barriers to accessing pregnancy care and support.
Family Foster Alliance of NC educates, advocates, supports and promotes partnerships that lead to positive outcomes for children.
Raleigh Area Land Trust increases affordable housing opportunities in Raleigh and Wake County.
Refugee Hope Partners exists to engage, equip, and encourage refugee families so that ALL may thrive. We serve 550+ refugee families in Wake County through holisitic programming in the areas of education, health/wellness, and community building.
SAFEchild Raleigh NC offers a full range of child abuse prevention and intervention services to children and families at no cost.
Shining Light in Darkness expands access to trauma-informed, survivor-centered care, particularly for individuals facing the greatest barriers to safety, healing, and recovery, so every survivor has the opportunity to heal, rebuild, and thrive.
StepUp Durham empowers job seekers facing challenges to employment, by providing them opportunity and access to resources and holistic support.
The Great Raleigh Cleanup embraces the power of community to ensure litter free neighborhoods for all.
Uplift Laundry Truck addresses laundry insecurity as a social determinant of health, supporting persons/families experiencing poverty and those living in the ALICE® population—working households who earn above the poverty-line but still struggle to afford basic needs.
Walltown Children’s Theatre inspires positive social change by empowering and reconnecting young people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, creating a new expression of community, and enriching their lives and those of their families and communities, through exemplary performing arts instruction and youth development programming.