Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
We invite you to join Team Back the Burg by becoming a Friend of Downtown. As a team we can create a vibrant future built on love for our downtown. Together we are Downtown Harrisonburg.
Your annual end-of-year gift will sustain the momentum we created this year and create a beautiful, vibrant future for Downtown Harrisonburg. Friends of Downtown invest in our community to help Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance support small businesses and create a special place where neighbors and visitors can come together and enjoy all that downtown has to offer.
Will you join our team of Friends this Back the Burg season with your donation?
Your words of encouragement. Your fierce commitment to buying local. Your donations to HDR. Everything makes a difference. Thank you!
Backing the ‘Burg is a Win-Win!
Back the ‘Burg donation during the month of December and receive an exclusive Team Back the ‘Burg sticker sheet and be entered to win a gift card from Bittersweet Bakery and Blue Ridge Florist.
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Donate as a Community Member
When you support the downtown that you love, the impact will be felt for years to come.
Donations of $50 or more can receive a special edition coaster with one of the “H” logos.
Donate as a Downtown Business Owner
We support all Downtown Harrisonburg businesses through our work, but we do provide some special perks for businesses who support us as well!
New Business Friends: $100 First Donation
Nonprofits and Microbusinesses: $100 Annual Donation
Renewing Business Friends: $250 Annual Donation
HDR is not a membership organization and promotion of downtown businesses and participating in our programs is not exclusive to Friends; however, we do have some perks Downtown Business Owners:
- Eligible to participate in our Downtown Dollars downtown-wide gift certificate program. Your business will be listed online as well as on the flyer that is included with every certificate sold so customers know they can spend them with you.
- Eligible for inclusion in our annual holiday gift guide (the printed DNR insert and digital guide) and can receive free professional photographs of your merchandise.
- Eligible to participate in all Taste of Downtown promotions, including the annual Downtown Dining Guide.
- Eligible to enter a float for free in the annual Veterans Day parade.
- Eligible for candy for trick or treating during our annual Skeleton Fest.
- Prioritized in content development, newsletter content, social media campaigns and posts, and media pitches.
- Eligible to participate in the Sip and Stroll license during applicable events.
- Listed as donors on our website and in our annual report.
Tax Information
The amount of the contribution that is deductible for tax purposes is limited to the excess of any money contributed by the donor over the value of goods or services provided by the charity. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance has been approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
$1 HDR Gift