Participating for the 13th time in Kentucky Gives Day, Red Bird Mission and Clinic received $25,875 from 52 contributors who gave to support Red Bird’s charitable work that impacts over 11, 000 residents living in remote, rural areas of Clay, Leslie and Bell counties. The board of directors of Red Bird Mission, Inc., and Red Bird Clinic, Inc., personally pledged $6,000 in matching funds to inspire others to support the Red Bird programs giving hope through education, basic needs, home repair and health improvement. Three others donors stepped up to pledge an additional $7,500 of match money. 

"We are deeply grateful for our donors’ belief in our mission and support on KY Gives Day. The impact of their generosity will be felt throughout our community."said Mr. James Collett, Interim Executive Director of Red Bird Mission, Inc.,

Red Bird Mission participated in the inaugural Kentucky Gives Day, and Red Bird donors have stepped up each year with at least a top 20 finish in the leaderboard tracking of contributions given online for Kentucky Gives Day across the commonwealth. Matching and offline gifts are not counted in the leaderboard, but $10,875 was contributed online to Red Bird Mission, Inc., and Clinic, Inc. yesterday resulting in an 8th place finish among the 276 nonprofit organizations receiving online gifts.

Red Bird Mission is a member of Kentucky Nonprofit Network, the statewide advocacy organization for nonprofits that hosts the event each year on behalf of member nonprofits. Corporate sponsors covering expenses for KY Gives Day 2025 were Anthem, the LG&E and KU Foundation, Aetna, and Impressions Marketing.

The Kentucky Gives donation site remains open today until 11:59 pm EDT to accept donations for those that were unable to give yesterday, or who want to give a little more for charity. After today, those wishing to support Red Bird Mission can donate online through their website, redbirdky.org/give. 

Founded in 1921, Red Bird Mission, Inc., and Red Bird Clinic, Inc., are 501(c)3 nonprofit corporations registered in Kentucky whose vision is “Building healthy, sustainable communities in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky.”