Participating Nonprofits and Give Local Ambassadors — Help Spread the Word About Give Local!

These videos have been created to help build awareness about the 2025 Give Local give-a-thon on April 29 and 30. The videos are broadly representative of the diverse kinds of issues and organizations that are supported through Give Local — with a ‘call-to-action’ for people to donate during the 36-hour event.

We encourage you to use the videos as social media content to help remind the local audience of the impact they can make through their donations and create excitement about Give Local. Use all the videos in any order you like over the next few weeks leading up to Give Local.

Below are links to download or embed the video player for each of these videos. You have the option to post them on your own websites, link to them in your emails, or use them in your social media.

(Do you have a video monitor in a public space? If you need a silent, closed-caption version of the 30-second spot to display, please contact bmessina@conncf.org and we will send you a video file.)

The list of videos are:

1. 30-second general spot – with call-to-action to visit givelocalccf.org, and then donate.
2. 2-minute longer-form overview of Give Local featuring a montage from some representative local nonprofits – with donate online call to action.
3. 1-minute video highlighting the need for access to healthy food and social interaction, especially for senior citizens.
4. 1-minute video highlighting the need for conservation of natural areas in our region.
5. 1-minute video highlighting the need for caring for animals.
6. 1-minute video highlighting the need for children’s enrichment and education programs.
7. 1-minute video highlighting the need for family and youth engagement with arts and culture and self-expression.

For each video you will find:

• A link to download each video.
• A video-player embed code for each video.
• A separate thumbnail image for each video.
• Recommended language for a social post.

30-second Give Local general spot

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Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills starts today! This 36-hour online community give-a-thon supports the vital work of over 300 local nonprofits. Now is your chance to empower organizations that make a real difference in our region. Every contribution, no matter the size, unlocks bonus funds for causes that help our community thrive. Make a gift at www.givelocalccf.org – and amplify your impact! 

2-minute Give Local Overview

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(Revise as necessary for your organization and the relevant date of posting) 

Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills starts today! This 36-hour online community give-a-thon supports the vital work of over 300 local nonprofits. Now is your chance to support local organizations that make a real difference in our region. Every contribution, no matter the size, unlocks bonus funds for causes that help our community thrive. Make a gift at www.givelocalccf.org – and amplify your impact! 

1-minute “Healthy Food for Seniors”

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Show your support for local farms and our senior community through Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills. This 36-hour online community give-a-thon supports the vital work of over 300 local nonprofits. Now is your chance to empower organizations that make a real difference in our region. Every contribution, no matter the size, unlocks bonus funds for causes that help our community thrive. Make a gift at www.givelocalccf.org – and amplify your impact! 

1-minute “Nature Conservation”

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Are you passionate about the environment and our community? Be a hometown hero and show your support for the local nonprofits that sustain our beautiful region through Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills! This 36-hour online community give-a-thon supports the vital work of over 300 local nonprofits. Choose the causes that align with your passions and values and make a gift today at www.givelocalccf.org!

1-minute “Animal Welfare”

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Our furry friends are counting on us to show them some love during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills 2025! This 36-hour online community give-a-thon supports the vital work of over 300 local nonprofits. Now is your chance to empower organizations that care for animals in our region. Choose the causes that align with your passions and values and make a gift today at www.givelocalccf.org! 

1-minute “Children’s Education and Enrichment”

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Support our local nonprofits in helping kids develop a love for learning through Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills! This 36-hour online community give-a-thon supports the vital work of over 300 local nonprofits. Now is your chance to empower organizations that nurture the youth in our region. Choose causes that align with your passions and values—make a gift today at www.givelocalccf.org! 

1-minute “Arts & Culture”

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NATIVE VIDEO:
Download Video MP4 file

THUMBNAIL IMAGE:
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Suggested Social Post Language:

Support creativity and culture through Give Local Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. This 36-hour online community fundraising event benefits over 300 local nonprofits. Now is your chance to empower organizations that make our region a vibrant place to live. Choose the causes that resonate with your passions and values and make a donation today at www.givelocalccf.org!