For the ninth year in a row, 50 nonprofits in Brown County have been selected to participate in Give BIG Green Bay, a fundraising drive organized by the Green Bay Packers and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.The actual fundraising drive starts at noon on Feb. 25.WATCH THE FULL KICK-OFF ANNOUNCEMENT HERE: Give BIG Green Bay announces 50 participating non-profits for 9th annual fundraiserGive BIG Green Bay amplifies the critical work of our nonprofits by sharing their powerful stories and celebrating the power of local giving," said Dennis Buehler, President and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. Were proud that this day stands out among other giving days. Over the last eight years, nonprofits participating in Give BIG Green Bay raised on average 2-3 times more than those participating in the five largest giving day events across the country.The organizations selected represent 11 areas of impact, organizers said.The following is a list of participating organizations. (Those with an asterisk are nonprofits new to GBGB.)Animal Welfare Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Happily Ever AfterArts Culture AVB Community Band* National Railroad Museum The Weidner* Urban Cultural Arts Event CenterCommunity Improvement Definitely De Pere The Mauthe Center Volunteer Center of Brown CountyEducation Achieve Brown County Encompass Early Education and Care GBAPS Education FoundationEducation (Contd) Literacy Green Bay Northeast Wisconsin Latinx Rising NWTC Educational Foundation Ukwakhwa (Our Foods)Environment Conservation Brown County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League Northeast Wisconsin Land TrustHealth Wellness Center for Suicide Awareness CP Families of Children with Cancer* Foundations Health Wholeness Options for Independent Living HANDS (Hmong Autism Neurodiverse Disability Support)* Unity HospiceHuman Services COMSA: A Resource Center Serving Immigrants and Refugees Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Green Bay Connection* Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Foster the Village Friends of PALS, Youth and Families HER Alliance Innovative Care Services JOSHUA (Justice Organization Sharing Hope United for Action) Safe Families for Children* The Mediation Center of Greater Green Bay* Wise Women Gathering PlaceHunger Housing Community Pantry of Pulaski* Denmark Community Cupboard Freedom House Ministries Golden House NeighborWorks Green Bay New Community Shelter Rooted In*Military Public Service Coalition for Youth/Adult Diversion Programs* Desert Veterans of WisconsinRecreation Sports Green Bay Bicycle Collective GRIT 920Youth Development Boys Girls Club of Greater Green Bay Girls on the Run of Northeast Wisconsin Hands on Deck ...read more read less