Milestone builds momentum for Giving 4th, America250’s upcoming national call to give back on July 4 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 18, 2026) – America250 today announced that America Gives, its nationwide service initiative, surpassed 10 million volunteer service hours, marking a major milestone in the effort to make 2026 the largest year of volunteer service in American history.

The achievement comes as America250 prepares to launch Giving 4th, a new national initiative that seeks to add a new tradition to Independence Day celebrations: giving back.

Launched on January 1, 2026 America Gives invites individuals, nonprofits, schools, companies, faith communities, civic organizations, and local leaders to pledge service, log volunteer hours, and find opportunities to give back in their communities. Through America Gives, participants can add their hours to a national counter, upload stories and photos, and help showcase the collective impact being made across the country.

The program is built around a simple idea: America’s 250th is not only a moment to look back, but a call to step forward. From food drives and mentoring programs to neighborhood cleanups, disaster relief, veteran support, and community service projects, Americans are turning the Semiquincentennial into a year of action.

“Surpassing 10 million volunteer service hours is a powerful testament to the generosity, compassion and civic spirit of the American people,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “This milestone belongs to the millions of Americans who have dedicated their time to strengthening their communities and to the organizations, nonprofits and partners who have helped make America Gives a nationwide movement.”

America250 is the only national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to help lead the celebration and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its mission is to engage all 350 million Americans through national programming, major events, partnerships and public participation opportunities.

Giving 4th: A New July 4 Tradition of Charitable Giving

Building on the national momentum behind America Gives, America250 is spearheading Giving 4th, a new national initiative that transforms our nation’s birthday into an annual celebration of charitable giving.

Using this once-in-a-generation platform of the Semiquincentennial, America250 is inviting Americans, nonprofits, corporations, and communities to help build something that lasts far beyond 2026: a movement that makes charitable giving a defining part of how our nation celebrates Independence Day – every year.

Giving 4th addresses declining charitable giving and the summer funding gap experienced by many nonprofits while creating something even more enduring: a cultural tradition that future generations can inherit. If successful, Giving 4th will become a lasting national tradition and one of the enduring legacies of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

This summer, Americans are encouraged to visit America250.org to support a nonprofit of their choosing and take part in Giving 4th as the country celebrates July 4.

America250 Sponsors and Partners Leading the Charge

The generous contributions of America250 sponsors, nonprofit partners and community organizations nationwide have been pivotal to the America Gives program’s success, from encouraging participation through employee volunteer programs and grant initiatives to spearheading community service commitments.

Below are a few of the America250 sponsors and partners who are helping drive this remarkable milestone.

• Boeing teamed up with America250’s America Gives campaign to encourage teammates to build on America’s legacy of giving back and to inspire a renewed culture of service during this milestone year. So far in 2026, Boeing has supported 8,770 nonprofits and logged 165,790 Boeing employee volunteer hours.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and JustServe are sending 250 semitrucks to deliver millions of meals to 250 food banks. Food donations from the Church have now been delivered to all 50 states through a broad coalition of faith groups, community organizations and volunteers as part of the America Gives nationwide service effort. Since January, JustServe.org has mobilized 245,618 volunteers to contribute over 1 million volunteer hours to help make this the largest year of volunteer service.
• Citi kicked off its 21st annual Global Community Day (GCD) this June, continuing its longstanding tradition of coming together around the world through volunteerism, service and positive community impact. From cleaning beaches in Miami to helping pack 200,000 meals in New York City to building homes in Las Vegas, Citi is dedicating this year’s GCD campaign across the U.S. to America250’s America Gives program.
• As the nation prepares to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Comcast NBCUniversal is marking the milestone by deepening its long-standing commitment to service. Employees are at the heart of this impact, giving their time and talents in ways large and small: mentoring young people and helping them imagine new futures, serving on the boards of local nonprofits and community organizations, volunteering their professional skills to causes that need them, and coming together for national moments of service like 9/11 Day. This milestone represents not only a moment of reflection, but an opportunity for continued action to help build stronger, more connected communities for the future.
• For 150 years, Jockey has been guided by the belief that service, integrity, and innovation define progress. Through America Gives, they are honoring that commitment as they aim to triple their volunteer and service hours in 2026, strengthening communities nationwide.
• During the Semiquincentennial year, Johnson & Johnson will participate in key America250 observances and service initiatives, encouraging Americans to gather, reflect, and give back. Through its J&J CareCommunity program, the company will mobilize employees in community health, disaster response, and local volunteer efforts, advancing its commitment to service as a driver of stronger, more resilient communities.
• JPMorganChase is proud to support America Gives by mobilizing employees through its National Volunteer Challenge, with more than 21,000 volunteers contributing nearly 72,000 hours so far this year. We’re also working with large nonprofits to provide one million meals to people in the United States. Powered by our employees’ time, energy, and continued dedication, we’ve already helped pack, distribute and serve nearly 425,000 meals.
• As a proud partner of America250, T-Mobile continues using the power of America’s Best Network to support local communities through the America Gives initiative. During Magenta Giving Month this past April, their employees donated more than $1.8 million and contributed over 17,000 volunteer hours to the nonprofits they care about most. In 2025, T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Foundation donated $38.2 million to 19,000 nonprofits nationwide, with employees contributing an additional $2.4 million and more than 92,000 volunteer hours. And, through Project 10Million, they provide free internet access and mobile hotspots to eligible K-12 student families across the country. By the end of 2025, the program had connected nearly 6.7 million students nationwide and delivered $8.3 billion in in kind products and services. T-Mobile also has a longstanding national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, helping connect students and families to the resources they need. Now they’re excited to activate employees on their campuses in support of America Gives through blood drives and back-to-school supply drives. They’ll also provide virtual giving opportunities and encourage participation in the National First Responder’s Day public nomination campaign, reinforcing T-Mobile’s year-round commitment to the first responder community.

Leading professional sports leagues have also integrated America Gives into their America250 partnerships, helping engage fans, employees, athletes and communities through volunteerism and service.

• Major League Baseball is proudly on a mission to amass 250,000 collective volunteer hours—a team effort uniting the Commissioner’s Office, all 30 MLB Clubs, all 120 Minor League affiliates, players and charitable partners. From assembling customized care kits for foster youth and packing nutritious meals for local families to hands-on revamping of community facilities, the baseball family is stepping off the diamond to make a lasting impact in communities across the country.
• The National Basketball Association has supported America Gives through service initiatives including the MLK Jr. Day of Service Project, NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service and NBA Cares Employee Week of Service, mobilizing volunteers and nonprofit partners nationwide.
• The PGA TOUR and its 100,000 tournament volunteers across the country are representing the mission and values of America Gives. This spirit of service bolsters community engagement initiatives, deepening investment and impact on communities across this nation.

America250 Drives Momentum from Sea to Shining Sea

With just a couple weeks until July 4, 2026, America250 continues to build nationwide participation and its strongest momentum yet through values-based programming focused on service, storytelling, education, innovation, culture and community engagement. Across its programs, America250 is creating opportunities for Americans to learn, participate and share their stories as part of a national commemoration designed to build long before and endure long after the fireworks, including:

• 10 million service hours recorded through America Gives.
• 73,000 flags distributed through America Waves.
• 28 states (and counting!) visited by the Our American Story mobile recording studio.
• 30 college student finalists competed in America’s Startup.
• Multiple artists signed for America’s Soundtrack.
• More than 20,000 entries and 550 awardees over three contest years for America’s Field Trip.
• Nearly 4,500 attendees at the America Innovates event in San Francisco.
• 425 members in the Congressional America250 Caucus, making it the largest bipartisan, bicameral caucus in U.S. history.

About America250

America250 is the national nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is spearheaded by the congressionally-appointed U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and its sole-supporting nonprofit organization, America250.org, Inc., together known as America250. This multi-year effort kicked off with America’s Invitation on July 4, 2023: a national public engagement campaign inviting all Americans to share their stories and their hopes and dreams for the future of this country. Leading up to July 4, 2026, America250 is working to provide opportunities for all Americans to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. To learn more, visit America250.org, and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.