{"id":102257,"date":"2025-06-06T08:17:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=102257"},"modified":"2026-01-12T00:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:33:23","slug":"juneteenth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/juneteenth","title":{"rendered":"Juneteenth Donations: Where to Give &#038; How to Support in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that on average, Black-led organizations operate with revenues <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgespan.org\/getmedia\/05ad1f12-2419-4039-ac67-a45044f940ec\/racial-equity-and-philanthropy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">24% lower<\/a> than white-led organizations? That\u2019s one reason why Juneteenth \u2013 which marks the end of slavery in the United States \u2013 isn\u2019t just about celebrating freedom, but also about taking action.<\/p>\n<p>By making Juneteenth donations to relevant causes, you\u2019re helping to support Black communities, close funding gaps, and keep the spirit of progress alive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-102257-_xex4owfk4ky4\"><\/a>Top Juneteenth Charities to Support in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Wondering where to donate for Juneteenth? I\u2019ve rounded up six incredible nonprofits doing real work to support Black communities that you can give to on June 19th. Here they are.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_f1fg3qimmiki\"><\/a>1. Black Outside, Inc<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mission<\/strong>: <em>To reconnect Black, African American youth with the outdoors<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackoutside.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Black Outside<\/a> (BOI) is a Texas-based nonprofit with a truly inspiring mission. It was founded to rectify the fact that only 1% of Texas state park visitors identify as Black\/African American.<\/p>\n<p>The nonprofit has three main initiatives you can support:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Camp Founder Girls<\/strong>: As America\u2019s first Black summer camp for girls, this program is making history!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homecoming<\/strong>: This program connects Black families to the land through community-based activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brothers with the Land<\/strong>: A program that wields the power of the outdoors to teach African American boys about leadership and healing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102267 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside-website-300x186.png\" alt=\"Black Outside's Website\" width=\"609\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside-website-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside-website-1024x635.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside-website-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside-website-1536x953.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside-website-2048x1270.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>BOI seeks not only to diversify the outdoors but also grow a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts and leaders! Some of the organization\u2019s key achievements to date include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>16,000+ hours spent outdoors<\/li>\n<li>600+ youths served<\/li>\n<li>16 national and state parks visited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, what kind of impact will Black Outside make with your Juneteenth donation? That depends on how much you give. Your gift could help send a student on their very first overnight camping trip, or fund Wilderness First Aid training for one of the volunteer leaders who guide these life-changing outdoor adventures.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at how Black Outside makes giving tangible by describing exactly how each donation will help the organization:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102259 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside_donation-form-300x290.png\" alt=\"Black Outside's Donorbox donation form for Juneteenth donations. \" width=\"622\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside_donation-form-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside_donation-form-1024x991.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside_donation-form-768x743.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside_donation-form-1536x1486.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-outside_donation-form.png 1962w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Create Your Own Customizable Donation Form<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Juneteenth celebrates Black freedom \u2013 and Black Outside helps expand that freedom into the outdoors, where access hasn\u2019t always been equal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/donate-to-black-outside\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here\u2019s<\/a> where to support this great Juneteenth charity!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_g94ft3ow6y0l\"><\/a>2. Miss Juneteenth USA<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mission<\/strong>:<em> To encourage young African American women to embrace their diversity and culture while pursuing higher educational goals<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missjuneteenthusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Miss Juneteenth USA Pageant<\/a> strives to go beyond the standard beauty pageants, magnifying the Black Experience through education, community service, and cultural awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, the pageant elevates young Black women by holding a competition comprising three categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Little Miss Juneteenth: Ages 7-10<\/li>\n<li>Jr. Miss Juneteenth: Ages 11-14<\/li>\n<li>Miss Juneteenth USA: Ages 15-18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Winners get more than just a crown: there\u2019s also a cash scholarship award and sponsorships up for grabs. For Juneteenth 2025, the pageant will take place in the historically significant Galveston, Texas, where you can show your support by attending!<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t be there, you can always make your Juneteenth donation on the organization\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missjuneteenthusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">website<\/a>, knowing that it will benefit a young Black woman and help secure her future. The nonprofit is also actively seeking volunteers, in case you\u2019d like to give your time instead of money this Juneteenth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102274 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_miss-juneteenth-USA_website-300x153.png\" alt=\"Miss Juneteenth USA's website\" width=\"770\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_miss-juneteenth-USA_website-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_miss-juneteenth-USA_website-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_miss-juneteenth-USA_website-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_miss-juneteenth-USA_website-1536x781.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_miss-juneteenth-USA_website-2048x1042.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_jacphul3cug9\"><\/a>3. Black History Bike Ride<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mission<\/strong>: <em>To tell the story of Black history in Austin, TX, and around America \u2013 while getting you off the couch. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blackhistorybikeride.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Black History Bike Ride<\/a> turns a simple bike ride into a moving history lesson. Based in Austin, the organization highlights overlooked stories from Black history while bringing people together to explore, learn new things, and connect with their community.<\/p>\n<p>It all began in 2020, when Austin resident Talib Abdullahi wanted to create a space for learning and healing after protests against racial injustice. What started as a small bike ride among friends grew into a thriving community event, with hundreds of cyclists coming together to explore significant sites and stories that aren\u2019t always included in history textbooks.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>While it\u2019s not clear yet if Black History Ride is doing anything special for this Juneteenth, the organization has been raising money for their short film, <em>The Route to Emancipation<\/em> which aired at the end of May! Watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/video\/the-route-to-emancipation-hfwtfh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102282 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-history-bike-ride-300x192.png\" alt=\"Black History Bike Ride's website\" width=\"769\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-history-bike-ride-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-history-bike-ride-1024x655.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-history-bike-ride-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-history-bike-ride-1536x982.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-history-bike-ride-2048x1310.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/bhbr-donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Support<\/a> the organization this Juneteenth!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_qpiiklegglrd\"><\/a>4. Black Girls Code<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mission<\/strong>: <em>To ensure that Black girls believe they belong in tech and launch them with the skills, opportunities, and resources to lead<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Did you know that only 2% of tech jobs are held by Black women? If that doesn\u2019t sit well with you, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearebgc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Black Girls Code<\/a> (BGC) is a deserving recipient of your Juneteenth donation. BGC partners with schools, businesses, and local organizations to create virtual and in-person learning opportunities for girls and young women.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the exciting courses offered involve learning how to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build an AI compliment bot<\/li>\n<li>Create an arcade game<\/li>\n<li>Make a professional Wix website<\/li>\n<li>Understand Python concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But BGC goes beyond regular classes \u2013 their summer camps give girls the chance to deep dive into coding, robotics, AI, and even cybersecurity. Aside from learning new skills, these camps are about building confidence and a sense of belonging in an industry where Black women have been historically underrepresented.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to make a Juneteenth donation that directly invests in the next generation of Black innovators, <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-black-girls-code?page=89055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donate<\/a> to this organization!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102290 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-girls-code-300x161.png\" alt=\"Black Girls Code Website\" width=\"834\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-girls-code-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-girls-code-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_black-girls-code-1536x826.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_imvvxx43lujg\"><\/a>5. (NAACP) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mission<\/strong>: <em>To dismantle racism and disrupt inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When it comes to fighting for Black freedom and equality, few organizations have a longer track record than the <a href=\"https:\/\/naacp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NAACP<\/a>, which was founded way back in 1909. The NAACP has been at the frontlines of the civil rights movement for over a century \u2013 challenging segregation, fighting for voting rights, and pushing back against racial discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re probably familiar with some of the NAACP\u2019s major victories, like the landmark <em>Brown v. Board of Education<\/em> Supreme Court case that ended school segregation. Today, they\u2019re still actively fighting voter suppression, working on police accountability, and creating programs that support Black youth.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you want to support their work this Juneteenth, you\u2019ve got options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naacp.org\/donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Donate<\/a> directly<\/li>\n<li>Become a member<\/li>\n<li>Join one of their local chapters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your support helps keep the NAACP\u2019s important mission alive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102296 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_NAACP-300x166.png\" alt=\"NAACP's website, where you can make Juneteenth donations\" width=\"854\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_NAACP-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_NAACP-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_NAACP-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_NAACP-1536x852.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_NAACP-2048x1136.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_rvxk4g2zlzd3\"><\/a>6. Thurgood Marshall College Fund<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mission<\/strong>: <em>To give HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) students an equal chance. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tmcf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Thurgood Marshall College Fund<\/a> turns donations into educational opportunities, and if you\u2019re still wondering where to donate for Juneteenth, this organization is a fantastic option! Named after the first Black Supreme Court Justice, the fund supports students attending HBCUs through scholarships, internships, leadership development, and career prep.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1987, they\u2019ve awarded over $300 million to help students not only attend college but thrive once they\u2019re there. As you can imagine, the organization has made incredible strides in opening doors that systematic barriers have long tried to close.<\/p>\n<p>If you want your Juneteenth donation to empower the next generation of Black leaders, this is it! You can <a href=\"https:\/\/tmcf.org\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">give<\/a>, attend events, or partner with the fund to support even more students.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102306 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_thurgood-marshall-college-fund-300x139.png\" alt=\"Thurgood Marshall College Fund's website\" width=\"816\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_thurgood-marshall-college-fund-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_thurgood-marshall-college-fund-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_thurgood-marshall-college-fund-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_thurgood-marshall-college-fund-1536x712.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_thurgood-marshall-college-fund-2048x950.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-102257-_b1a72rgt6hh3\"><\/a>More Ways to Support on Juneteenth<\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone has extra money to donate, but there are plenty of other ways you can give on Juneteenth 2025.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_n9wlymtveway\"><\/a>Volunteer with Black-led nonprofits<\/h3>\n<p>Monetary donations are great, but your time is valuable too! Many <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/black-nonprofit-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black-led organizations<\/a> need volunteers to help with events, mentoring, tutoring, admin \u2013 you name it. If you\u2019ve got a specific skill or just a few spare hours, you can make a genuine difference on Juneteenth without ever opening your wallet.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_eu7khw3ghvon\"><\/a>Start a peer-to-peer campaign on behalf of a cause<\/h3>\n<p>Want to spread the word even more? Try launching your own fundraiser and get your family and friends involved.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Peer-to-Peer<\/a> make it easy to set up a campaign and grow support for your chosen Black-led nonprofit this Juneteenth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If your charity of choice uses Donorbox, like the first four NPOs on this list, you can reach out to them and ask for permission to fundraise on their behalf (if they don&#8217;t already have that option on their donation form).<\/p>\n<p>For some inspiration, have a look at how this supporter is raising funds for Black Girls Code:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102311 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_peer-to-peer-300x222.png\" alt=\"Black Girls Code peer-to-peer fundraiser\" width=\"716\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_peer-to-peer-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_peer-to-peer-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_peer-to-peer-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_peer-to-peer-1536x1137.png 1536w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_peer-to-peer-2048x1516.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\"><span class='mb-text'>Start a Peer-to-Peer Campaign<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_7j0zc4d6ffcr\"><\/a>Educate yourself and others<\/h3>\n<p>Juneteenth is a chance to celebrate and give, but it\u2019s also a chance to learn. Take time to read relevant books, watch educational movies\/documentaries, or join a local tour that digs deeper into Black history and racial justice. The more you know, the more you can share with those around you.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Bonus resource<\/strong>: Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/nmaahc.si.edu\/visit\/museum-store\/juneteenth-reading-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Juneteenth reading list<\/a> compiled by the National Museum of African American History and Culture.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-102257-_kwzur3rg9o3p\"><\/a>Give blood<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ll go out on a limb here and guess that donating blood probably isn\u2019t the first thing you think of for Juneteenth, but it\u2019s a compassionate and impactful way to help.<\/p>\n<p>For some conditions that disproportionately affect Black people, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/sickle-cell-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sickle cell disease<\/a>, patients need blood from donors with closely matched backgrounds. This makes having a diverse group of donors really important.<\/p>\n<p>While everyone is encouraged to give, blood donations from Black donors are especially vital. So, if you\u2019re able to, rolling up your sleeve could literally save lives!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-102317 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_give-blood-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"806\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_give-blood-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_give-blood-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/juneteenth-donations_give-blood.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-102257-_9i7hkv2w8ohj\"><\/a>Why Giving on Juneteenth Matters<\/h2>\n<p>At its core, Juneteenth is about freedom. But freedom isn\u2019t just about the past. It\u2019s about guaranteeing everyone has real opportunities today. And as you know, a lot of the inequalities Juneteenth reminds us of are still around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gaps in education<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n<li>Wealth<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s where giving comes in. Supporting Black-led nonprofits and causes helps push things forward and creates real change in people\u2019s lives. It\u2019s a big way to honor what Juneteenth stands for: not just remembering history, but actively making a better future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-102257-_gte1iplq19sr\"><\/a>Over to You<\/h2>\n<p>Juneteenth donations are an invaluable way to turn reflection into action. They help close gaps, create opportunities, and support Black communities year-round. While a lot of progress has been made, there\u2019s still work to be done.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a would-be donor, now is a great time to support one of the fantastic Juneteenth charities I covered on this list.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if your nonprofit is planning a Juneteenth fundraiser, Donorbox has <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tools<\/a> like customizable donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, event ticketing, and more to help you grow your impact.<\/p>\n<p>Thinking of getting started? 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