SUPPORT US & HELP US PROMOTE OUR BUSINESSES

Historic Main Street, thriving downtown — your support keeps Bowling Green's story moving forward.

BGVA Main Street is a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit and a Main Street America Affiliate program. We don't have a paid staff or a big budget — we rely entirely on the time, energy, and generosity of people who believe downtown Bowling Green is worth investing in. Every dollar, hour, and connection you give stays right here on Main Street.

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Why Your Support Matters

As a Main Street America Affiliate program, BGVA Main Street follows a proven, preservation-first model for downtown revitalization — one used by communities across the country to turn historic downtowns into thriving economic centers. Your support helps us bring that same momentum to Bowling Green: funding community events, supporting local business owners, and preserving the historic character that makes our Main Street worth protecting.

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Ways to Help

• Donate — Every gift, large or small, goes directly toward downtown programming, events, and preservation efforts. No amount is too small to make a difference.
   

• Volunteer — Join a committee, help staff an event, or lend your skills to a downtown project. BGVA Main Street runs entirely on volunteers — there's a place for almost any skill set.
   

• Shop & Dine Local — One of the easiest ways to support downtown is simply spending your time and money here. Every visit to a Main Street business helps keep our downtown economy strong.
   

• Sponsor an Event — Local businesses can partner with BGVA Main Street to sponsor community events, gaining visibility while directly funding downtown programming.
   

• Join the Board — We're always looking for residents and business owners who want to help guide downtown's future. [Meet our current board →]

 

Whether it's $25 or 25 volunteer hours, your support directly shapes what downtown Bowling Green becomes. Every gift keeps Main Street thriving.