In partnership with Give 270, Inc., Crescendo for a Cause is an innovative and inspiring fundraiser designed to harmonize the worlds of art, music, and community support to provide foundational funding for the Hardin County Schools (HCS) Orchestra Program.

Local businesses, individuals and organizations donate to Crescendo for a Cause to support the HCS orchestra’s programs and initiatives. Each $2,500 donation will support custom-embellished, die-cut violins painted by a HCS student or faculty/staff artist. The one-of-a-kind violins will be featured in participating schools or offered in an online silent auction.

Launched in 2016, Give 270 supports community, economic and workforce development of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox MSA (Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties) by raising funds for other area non-profit organizations and local initiatives. Funds are raised through crowdfunding efforts including an online giving mosaic, charitable gaming raffles and signature events including the Kentucky Craft Beer Festival and The Eric & Joe Show.

To date, over $2.2M has been raised and directed to worthwhile causes ranging from meeting basic needs to mentoring and education initiatives.

The organization is led by an all volunteer board and uniquely positioned to quickly and efficiently translate the philanthropic spirit of individuals and our community into effective fundraising campaigns.