Ars readers gave over $42,000 in our 2025 Charity Drive

In an inspiring display of community spirit, readers rallied to support notable causes during the recent 2025 Charity Drive hosted by Ars Technica. The campaign successfully garnered an impressive total of $42,936.83, which will benefit Child’s Play and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. While this total does not set a new record, it surpasses last year's contributions and contributes to an astounding lifetime donation figure of over $585,000 since the charity drives commenced in 2007. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all participants for their generosity, regardless of the amount they contributed. As the organizers continue the process of selecting and notifying winners for the accompanying swag giveaway, participants are encouraged to remain patient. In the meantime, take a moment to appreciate these remarkable achievements from the 2025 charity initiative.