Members of the 2023-2024 Class of Leadership Hardin County received a Whiskey Wednesday’s proceeds check totaling $3,416.23. The proceeds will go to the the class’s philanthropic project in partnership with United Way of Central Kentucky to put book vending machines in an area school. Each year, the Leadership Hardin County class identifies a community need and works together to implement a solution.
Give 270 designated one week of proceeds from Whiskey Wednesdays.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Ohio River Valley Region offers a wide range of free educational and support programs for patients, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
This cocktail has been called a delightful year-round sip, and it’s perfect for tuning into our weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.
Ingredients:
-2 parts bourbon
-1/2 parts: Cointreau, Luxardo, fresh squeezed lemon juice
-2 dashes of bitters
-Sugar rim
-Lemon ribbon
Directions:
Rim a chilled glass with sugar; set aside.
Combine all ingredients, except for garnish, in a shaker filled with ice.
Give 270 presented a $10,000 Whiskey Wednesdays proceeds check to the Kentucky Bluegrass Sergeant Major Association. The Bluegrass Sergeants Major Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to community service and providing college scholarships to military children in the Fort Knox, Kentucky area.
The organization is committed to build cohesion with local communities, recognize soldiers for outstanding performance, raise funds to enable the organization the ability to offer scholarships for soldiers’ children, and reach out to all veterans to gain their support with activities in the greater Fort Knox area.
Kentucky Bluegrass Sergeant Major Association was one of the six beneficiary organizations as part of the Whiskey Wednesday’s Bourbon Vault raffles. The funding is designated for area scholarships.
Bourbon aficionados and horse-racing fans have the chance to own a valuable part of history with the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Give 270, a Kentucky-based nonprofit, is hosting a bourbon raffle, featuring Woodford Reserve’s Kentucky Derby 150: Baccarat Edition whiskey as the grand prize. Only 150 of these rare decanters are available, including one that will be presented to the winner of the Kentucky Derby during the Garland of Roses ceremony at Churchill Downs on May 4.
Crafted by Woodford Reserve in celebration of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the Baccarat Edition is a triple-barreled American whiskey aged in three distinct casks – the traditional bourbon barrel, a cognac cask and an exclusive barrel seasoned within the Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle. Limited to just 150 bottles, each is showcased in a crystal decanter meticulously crafted by artisans of the French Maison Baccarat and presented in a custom leather carrying case. The Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition, described as the ultimate expression of American Whiskey, retails for $15,000.
Give 270’s raffle is set for Wednesday, May 8, at 8 p.m. In addition to the grand prize, each $20 ticket purchased offers participants two chances to win from a curated assortment of 20 limited edition and allocated Woodford Reserve products. During the raffle, prizes numbered two through 20 will be drawn initially, with all tickets returning to the tumbler for an opportunity to win the Kentucky Derby 150: Baccarat Edition.
“Our bourbon raffles have been incredibly successful in supporting important community initiatives while also offering truly unique and covetable bottles,” said Kenny Rambo, Co-founder of Give 270. “This latest edition’s grand prize is our most exceptional yet. It perfectly embodies the essence of what we call the Unicorn series, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the Kentucky Derby by doing what we do best: giving away exceptional bottles for exceptional causes.”
The upcoming Unicorn raffle is set to take place live on Give 270’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. All proceeds will benefit worthwhile organizations and initiatives in Kentucky and beyond. To date, Give 270 has raised over $1.5M for worthwhile causes ranging from meeting basic needs to mentoring and education initiatives. Tickets are available for purchase until 7 p.m. on the night of the drawing and there is no limit to the number of tickets purchased per individual. Winners do not need to be present for the drawing and do not need to reside in Kentucky; void where prohibited.
To purchase tickets and stay up-to-date on raffles and events hosted by Give 270, visit give270.org.
$20 buys a chance to win limited edition bottle in Kentucky nonprofit raffle
As part of a special World Down Syndrome Day fundraiser, Give 270 made a $2,100 match to Down Syndrome Association of the Heartland (DSAH). The match gift ended on World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), a global awareness day that has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The amount was inspired by the Down syndrome marker, an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.
Funds raised will be used to support individuals with Down syndrome – as well as their families, friends, caregivers, teachers, and coworkers – in Central Kentucky, including Hardin, Grayson, LaRue, Breckinridge, Meade, Nelson and Hart counties.
Funding will be used for the following services:
Providing resources for families experiencing a new Down syndrome diagnosis.
Offering weekly and monthly services for individuals with Down syndrome (ex. cooking class, art class, etc.).
Supply regional classrooms with inclusive books.
Raise awareness about Down syndrome in the region.
Give 270 presented the proceeds check at DSAH’s ribbon cutting for their new facility.
To support DSAH, individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to text TheLuckyFew to 269-89 or visit dsheartland.org.
DSAH supports individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones through celebrating, educating, advocating and serving. This includes resources for families following a new Down syndrome diagnosis at birth as well as ongoing education opportunities such as cooking classes for young adults, art classes, group therapy opportunities and more. In addition to the classes, DSAH brings families together through events and ongoing support services.
Representatives from the Alpha Omega Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma were awarded a Whiskey Wednesday’s proceeds check for $10,000. The fraternity chapter will use the funds for high school and collegiate scholarship recipients.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Education program emphasizes academic achievement as a key ingredient for success. It offers services like scholarships, mentoring, and tutoring to alumni and collegiate members of the Fraternity. The scholarship component helps ease the cost of education at the high school and college levels, with local chapters raising funds to award scholarships to students. Alumni Chapters offer funding to high school seniors and college students, while Collegiate Chapters focus on middle and high school students.
Katie French, president of the Central Hardin FFA Alumni, stopped by to pick up the organization’s proceeds check from the Round 10 Whiskey Wednesdays Bourbon Raffle benefiting area scholarships. The $10,000 check will be awarded to senior scholarship recipients as well as off setting event costs for FFA events during the students’ time in high school.
Congratulations Central Hardin FFA Alumni and thank you to everyone who supported Round 10 of Whiskey Wednesdays!
Similar to a Mint Julep, this cocktail is a kick-off to warmer days and perfect for tuning into our weekly Whiskey Wednesdays drawing at 8 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday nights.
Ingredients:
-2 parts bourbon
-1 part fresh squeezed lime juice
-3/4 part simple syrup
-3 slices of cucumber muddled
-6-8 mint leaves muddled
Directions:
Place the mint leaves in a shaker and top with the cucumber slices. Add the simple syrup and gently muddle, making sure to break up the cucumber skins.
Add the bourbon and lime juice, plus ice, and shake until well-chilled.
Strain into a double rocks glass over ice.
Garnish with the cucumber and mint to your liking.
Fred Noe from Jim Beam joined us for the April 17 Give 270 Whiskey Wednesday’s drawing. We had a great time hearing stories about the first question asked when the Jim Beam lab finds a 40 proof bottle and the marketing behind the “Little Book” moniker.
We also had him draw three winners for John O’s Liquor‘s FIRST ever first responder bottle with 100% of the proceeds going to Elizabethtown Fire Department, Ambulance Service & Police Department. Give 270 will also be matching John O’s donation to our first responders!!
Check out the video below and skip to 21:30. The stories are great, so check it out.
