Lexington, Neb. — Using the theme, “Small Acts, BIG Change,” the 2026 Give Big Lexington campaign generated strong support for local nonprofits serving Lexington, Cozad, Elwood, Overton and Gothenburg.
The 24-hour giving event kicked off at 7 a.m. on Thursday.
Preliminary figures show the fundraiser generated over $787,000 through more than 3,400 donations. Of that total, over $564,000 was donated directly through Give BIG Lexington.
Organized by the Lexington Community Foundation, Give Lexington encourages residents, businesses and supporters to invest in organizations that improve quality of life throughout the region.
Donations support a wide range of causes, including youth programs, education, community development, health services, arts, culture and assistance for families in need.
The top 10 fundraising organizations in dollar amounts:
- Johnson Lake Playground – Pickleball project — $58,627
- Orthman Community YMCA — $51,551
- Johnson Lake EMS — $32,720
- Lexington Volunteer Fire Department — $28,109
- DC Historical Society & Museum — $26,900
- Dawson County Cancer Care Fund — $24,957
- Johnson Lake Trails — $21,163
- Operation Santa Claus — $18,737
- UNIFUT — $14,590
- Paw Prints in Dawson County — $10,613
