LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Give for Good Louisville is less than a day away.

The one-day online giving event, hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville , works to help local nonprofits. Last year, more than $9.5 million was donated to hundreds of local charities, from nonprofits working to help animals or the environment to those helping children learn about arts and culture.

Diane Downs, founder and director of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists , spends time with her team teaching percussion skills to Louisville students ranging from second-graders to high school seniors.

The young musicians work with industry professionals and alumni to learn how to play on the big stage. The organization has former performers who have played on "Saturday Night Live" and with hip-hop star Chi

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