Give 716 Starts Today at 7:16 PM
- R.R. Keefer
- Jul 15
- 3 min read
We’re thrilled to once again participate in Give 716, Western New York’s largest 24-hour online giving event, created by the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations to support local nonprofits.
This year, your donation to the Fluvanna Community Historical Society (FCHS) will help us fully renovate the basement of our community's historic Meeting House, transforming this lower level into a welcoming, accessible space for community programs, exhibits, and events, complete with modern restrooms to better serve all who visit.
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What is Give 716?
Give 716 is an annual community-wide online giving campaign sponsored by the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations to support local nonprofits across Western New York. FCHS has been a proud participant since Give 716 began. It's a chance for people across the region to come together and support the causes they care about, with special opportunities, matching grants and prizes offered throughout the event.
When to Give?
Give 716 begins tonight, July 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM and runs through July 16 at 11:59 PM. To make the most of this opportunity, we’re encouraging supporters to give in one of three strategic ways:
$50 Challenge Hour
7/16 at 7:00 AM
We're rallying as many people as possible to donate exactly $50 between 7 AM and 8 AM on July 16. The more $50 donations we receive during this one-hour window, the better our chances of winning a $1,000 grant sponsored by Trusted Source.
👉 Click here when your ready to donate $25 during one of these "quiet hours."
🔔 Want a reminder? Click here to 'Book Now' and you'll receive a text/email reminder.
Every Hour Counts
7/15 - 7/16
Even during less busy giving times - especially between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM on 7/16 - your gift of $25 or more helps us stay eligible for $500 surprise grant drawings. Sign up to donate at any hour as follows:
July 15 -
10:00 PM
11:00 PM
July 16 -
Any hour between 12 AM and 11:59 PM (except the 7 AM, 9 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM and 4 PM hours).
👉 Click here when your ready to donate $25 during one of these "quiet hours."
🔔 Want a reminder? Click here to 'Book Now' and you'll receive a text/email reminder.
Matching Grant Hours 7/15 - 7/16
If you’re able to give a little more, consider pledging $100–$500 during a designated matching hour. Your gift could be matched by a corporate sponsor, helping us raise even more for our renovation project. Donate during the following hours:
July 15 -
7:16 PM
9:00 PM
July 16 -
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
👉 Click here when your ready to donate during one of the above matching hours.
🔔 Want a reminder? Click here to 'Book Now' and you'll receive a text/email reminder.
New for 2025: Golden Ticket Sweepstakes 🎉
This year, Give 716 is offering something extra special. When you donate $50 or more, on or after 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM on 7/16, you’ll be entered into the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes—a chance to win exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including:
Two tickets to the Bills Home Opener;
(including you and a guest holding the introduction banner on the field).
Private tour of the new Highmark Stadium;
Tour the old stadium with a Bills legend, followed by dinner in the locker room;
$1,000 shopping spree at both the Bills and Sabres team stores.
Let's Make History Together!
Whether you give during a matching hour, the $50 Challenge Hour or a quieter time when every hour counts, your support during Give 716 helps us preserve and share the rich history of Fluvanna while building a more welcoming and accessible future for our entire community.
We’re so grateful to have you with us. Let’s come together, give generously and make this a fantastic event. Give 716 starts today!
The Fluvanna Community Historical Society is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, provisionally chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, and dedicated to connecting our community with our past, with each other and with a brighter future.
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