LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Acadiana’s natural generosity was on display Thursday, SOLA Giving Day 2024, with nearly $2 million raised for local charities and nonprofits.

As of 2 p.m. Friday, over 200 organizations received $2,032,564 made possible by 5,034 donations, a new record amount. The previous record was set last year with $1,815,079 going out to 207 organizations made possible by 4,685 donations.

The 24-hour online fundraising event was held for nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools who serve South Louisiana. SOLA Giving Day is hosted by Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) for any local nonprofit organization that would like to participate.

Ragin’ Cajun Catholics raised the most of any organization, with $183,412. Hope for Opelousas had the largest number of donors with 242.

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Here is a list of the top ten organizations:

• Ragin’ Cajun Catholics: $183,412 from 210 donors

• Hope for Opelousas: $161,123 from 242 donors

• Bridge Ministry of Acadiana: $113,780 from 93 donors

• Acadiana Animal Aid: $111,802 from 199 donors

• Milton Elementary/Middle School: $66,734 from 5 donors

• Parish Proud: $65,565 from 31 donors

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana: $53,440 from 51 donors

• Bayou Community Foundation: $50,975 from 15 donors

• École Saint-Landry: $38,520 from 118 donors

• CYT Lafayette: $35,384 from 20 donors

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