Author: Meighan Cable

  • Give 270 Grows Support for Future Farmers

    Give 270 Grows Support for Future Farmers

    Future farmers just got a boost, thanks to a $3,650 donation from Give 270 to the Central Hardin FFA Alumni. The funding comes from Round 14 of Give 270’s Whiskey Wednesdays raffle—a community-driven fundraiser that blends bourbon enthusiasts with big-hearted giving.

    The Central Hardin FFA Alumni supports agricultural education by funding scholarships, leadership opportunities, and hands-on learning for students at Central Hardin High School. This donation will help continue that mission and invest in the future of agriculture in Hardin County.

    Give 270 has raised more than $1.8 million since 2016 to support nonprofits and development across Hardin, LaRue, and Meade counties. Learn more or get involved at give270.org.

  • Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 3: April 23rd

    Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 3: April 23rd

    RYAN LUEBBEN, Milwaukee, WI: Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B

    DANIEL HAMMAKER, Plymouth, MI: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    KEN ROBINSON, Farmington, NM: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    NIGEL WASTI, Bethesda, MD: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    ADAM RUTH, Alexandria, KY: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    STEVE HARDING, Bowling Green, KY: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick 1L

  • Give 270 Raises a Glass—and Funds—for Military Families

    Give 270 Raises a Glass—and Funds—for Military Families

    Give 270 recently presented a $3,650 donation to the Fort Knox Spouses and Community Club (FKSCC), raised through Round 14 of their popular Whiskey Wednesdays raffle. Each round of the raffle allows participants to purchase $5 tickets for a chance to win rare and collectible bottles of bourbon, with proceeds going directly to local nonprofits.

    FKSCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Fort Knox military community through scholarships, charitable grants, and social activities that connect and uplift military spouses. This donation will go toward funding scholarships for high school seniors, military spouses pursuing higher education, and local organizations that support Fort Knox families.

    Give 270’s creative approach to fundraising—through weekly raffles and signature events—has raised over $1.8 million for causes in Hardin, Meade, and LaRue counties since its founding in 2016. The partnership with FKSCC reflects the shared mission of both organizations to serve and strengthen the Fort Knox and Elizabethtown communities.

    Learn more or get involved at give270.org and fortknoxscc.com.

  • Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 2: April 16th

    Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 2: April 16th

    MARTIN JONES, Punta Gorda, FL: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

    RYAN LUEBBEN, Milwaukee, WI: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    SAMUEL FISCHEL, Elizabethtown, KY: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    KEENA STRANEY, Vine Grove, KY: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    SHANNON WEBER, Elizabethtown, KY: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    MATT NEWTON, Woodstock, GA: BONUS BOTTLE Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

  • Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 1: April 9th

    Raffle Winners Round 15 Week 1: April 9th

    ROBERT BOYD, Maidsville, WV: Bottle and locker TBD

    SKIP LANDON, Chicago, IL: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    SAMUEL SKIPPER, Fairdale, KY: Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

    DOUG WINKLE, Bellefontaine, OH: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    ALFRED BELL, Frederick, MD: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    RYAN DUFFY, Noblesville, IN: BONUS BOTTLE Willet 8 year Rye MANABOUTTOWN Give 270 Single Barrel

  • $22,620 Raised for The Wizdom Foundation

    $22,620 Raised for The Wizdom Foundation

    In a remarkable display of community support, Give 270’s BR-006 raffle has raised $22,620 for The Wizdom Foundation. This generous contribution will aid the foundation in its mission to support local Kentuckiana charities through bourbon bottle donations.

    The Wizdom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting local Kentuckiana communities by donating bourbon bottles to a diverse range of charitable causes. Their goal is to raise at least $1 million by the end of 2024 to support these initiatives. Operating on a 100% public donation model, every dollar raised through online fundraisers is issued back as grants to charity partners, thanks to the foundation’s generous monthly and annual contributors .

    The BR-006 raffle featured a lineup of rare and collectible bourbons, attracting enthusiasts and supporters alike. The funds raised will directly benefit local charities in need, furthering The Wizdom Foundation’s mission to help those most in need in the Kentuckiana area.

    With the success of the BR-006 raffle, The Wizdom Foundation continues to make strides toward its goal of raising $1 million by the end of 2024. Their commitment to supporting local charities through bourbon bottle donations remains steadfast, and the community’s involvement plays a crucial role in achieving this mission.

    For more information on upcoming raffles and how to get involved, visit The Wizdom Foundation’s website.

  • 20/20 Unicorn Winners

    20/20 Unicorn Winners

    Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner: Michael Wiener!

    We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the 20/20 Unicorn raffle!

    And of course, congratulations to all of our lucky winners!

    JEREMY BABINEAUX, Lake Charles, LA: Blanton’s 8-bottle Multi Color, spells BLANTONS

    ARTHUR MOSES, Knoxville, TN: Blanton’s 7-bottle Multi Color Set

    WENDELL A BUCK JR., Reading, PA: Blanton’s Takara Gold Derby Edition (1999)

    BILL FOGLE, Bardstown, KY: Blanton’s 8-bottle Original Single Barrel, spells BLANTONS

    JASON BUNTING, Zanesville, OH: Blanton’s Trio Original Single Barrel plus 2 additional expressions

    THOMAS O’BRYAN, Memphis, TN: Blanton’s Trio Original Single Barrel plus 2 additional expressions

    CHRIS SMITH, Colorado Springs, CO: Blanton’s Trio Original Single Barrel plus 2 additional expressions

    MATT VAN WINKLE, San Antonio, TX: Blanton’s Trio Original Single Barrel plus 2 additional expressions

    BILL DAMRON, Plainsboro, NJ: Blanton’s Trio Original Single Barrel plus 2 additional expressions

    ROSHAN NAIR, Atlanta, GA: Blanton’s Trio Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expressions

    BRIAN SUSMARSKI, Elk Grove Village, IL: Blanton’s Trio Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expressions

    JEFFREY A WENCE, Louisville, KY: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

    ETHAN REDRUP, North East, PA: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

    DWIGHT GRAHAM, Asheville, NC: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

    JACK VITCAVAGE, Pittsburg, PA: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

    SAMANTHA WRIGHT, Texas City, TX: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

    DARREN BROWN, Weston, WI: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

    JOHN PAPP, Hanson MA: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

    ERIC MICHAEL LUKAS, Columbus OH: Blanton’s Pair Original Single Barrel plus 1 additional expression

  • BR-006 Raffle Winners Benefiting The Wizdom Foundation: March 26th

    BR-006 Raffle Winners Benefiting The Wizdom Foundation: March 26th

    Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners!

    We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the BR-006 raffle!

    Your support helps The Wizdom Foundation in its efforts to donate bourbon bottles for use in raising funds for a diverse range of charitable causes benefiting Kentuckiana communities. 

    And of course, congratulations to all of our lucky winners!

    WILLIAM RUSH JAGOE IV, Owensboro, KY: Pappy Van Winkle 4-Bottle Set
    NICK OLNEY, Fox Lake IL: Watch Hill Whiskey Co. 20 year (Batch 2)
    PETER EDWARDS, Prospect, KY : King of Kentucky 15 year
    BRANDON HOUK: Weller “Rainbow” 6-bottle Vertical
    TERRY ADAMS: Smoke Wagon Experimental Rye 3-Bottle Set
    DUSTIN MARTIN, Crosby, TX: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022
    TAD THOMAS, Prospect, KY: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022
    GREG LOVING, Dayton, OH: William Heavenhill 9th Edition 15 year
    RYAN LUEBBEN, Milwaukee, WI: Four Roses Limited Edition 2022
    JAKE HILLARD, Muscatine, IA: Elijah Craig 18 year
    RICHARD, ROMERO, Anna, TX : Elijah Craig 18 year
    SAMANTHA WRIGHT, Texas City, TX: Stagg Jr.
    WILLIAM RUSH JAGOE IV, Owensboro, KY: Stagg Jr.
    JAY MCGINNIS, Lebanon, TN: Weller Full Proof
    BARRY MARTIN, Peru, IN: Weller Full Proof
    PATRICIA WATSON, Barberton, OH: Weller Full Proof
    PAUL LACNY, : Weller 12 year
    MATTHEW C. FLEMING: Weller 12 year
    BLAINE, BAILEY: Weller 12 year
    MARTY LORTIE: Blanton’s Single Barrel
    SRIKANTH RAO: Blanton’s Single Barrel
    DIANE DAVIS: Blanton’s Single Barrel
    RODNEY LUCAS FORTSON: Blanton’s Single Barrel

  • Raffle Winners Round 14 Week 12: March 26th

    Raffle Winners Round 14 Week 12: March 26th

    KEENA STRANEY, Vine Grove, KY: Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

    SCOTT HOLTSWARTH, Wentzville, MO: Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 year

    JIM ROCHETTO, Ladd, IL: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    ROBERT HUNTER, Beavercreek, OH: Luca Mariano Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    BILL FOGLE, Bardstown, KY: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

    AL DANNER, Geneva, AL: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Give 270 Pick

  • Give 270 Receives $10,000 Karis Kares Grant to Further Local Impact

    Give 270 Receives $10,000 Karis Kares Grant to Further Local Impact

    Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 has received a generous $10,000 Karis Kares grant from Karis Management Group, LLC, furthering its mission to support community development and charitable initiatives throughout Hardin, LaRue, and Meade counties.

    Karis Management Group, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a national provider of appraisal services with a philanthropic foundation at its core. Nearly 100% of its profits are dedicated to supporting organizations that create opportunity and prosperity in their local communities. Their contributions extend nationwide, benefiting groups such as the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, Meals on Wheels Texas, and Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina. Now, that impact is being felt here in Elizabethtown.

    “We are proud to support Give 270 and the incredible work they are doing to uplift critical organizations and initiatives in their community and beyond,” said Dan Holtzman, COO of Karis Management Group. “At Karis, we strive to create lasting, positive change, and partnering with organizations like Give 270 allows us to extend our reach and make a meaningful difference where it’s needed most.”

    A Partnership to Build a Stronger Community

    The support from Karis Management Group ensures that Give 270 can continue to expand its impact and create even more opportunities for the individuals and organizations it serves.

    “We are incredibly grateful for this generous grant from Karis,” said Give 270 co-founder Kenny Rambo. “With the help of partners like Karis Management Group, we can further our mission and provide meaningful support to those who need it most.”

    As Give 270 continues to grow, the organization remains committed to turning the philanthropic spirit of individuals and the community into action. The support from partners like Karis Management Group is a vital part of that effort, ensuring that the impact of charitable giving continues to reach those who need it most.


    For more information about Give 270 and how you can get involved, visit Give270.org.