Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries is proud to participate in this year’s Raise the Region, the area’s largest online giving event. From 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 12, make a donation to Second Chance at www.raisetheregion.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Sanctuaries to help local animals in need.
According to the website, “Raise the Region® is a powerful 30-hour online giving campaign that unites community members in supporting local nonprofits. This initiative is designed to highlight and empower the vital work of these organizations, enabling them to address the growing needs of North Central Pennsylvania and create more vibrant communities.”
Organized by First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, the event is open to nonprofit organizations serving Tioga, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union counties meeting certain criteria. The event not only allows organizations to raise funds from donors at no cost to the organizations, but also earn extra prizes or stretch funds. This year, with support from generous partners, “Over $100,000 in prizes will be available to our participating nonprofits to multiply the impact of donations received during Raise the Region,” according to the website.
Last year, Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries was the grateful receipt of more than $10,400 given by 133 individual donors during Raise the Region, which translated into more than $12,000 with stretch funds. These funds helped provide critical veterinary care to dogs and cats entering the shelter’s care. Second Chance’s vet expenses increased from over $62,000 in 2024 to over $74,000 in 2025. To help offset this, Second Chance has set a goal to raise $12,000 during this year’s Raise the Region.
Your contribution, no matter the amount, will help local dogs and cats get their second chances at great homes and healthy lives. Only funds given during the designated time period on Raise the Region’s website will count toward this goal, and provide Second Chance additional chances for prizes or stretch funds. Give starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11th through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 12th at www.raisetheregion.org/organization/Second-Chance-Animal-Sanctuaries .
