$755,428 Raised for Area Nonprofits through East Texas Giving Day
Posted/updated on: April 26, 2018 at 10:57 am
TYLER — Based on preliminary results, charities in 32 East Texas counties brought in a total of $755,428 on East Texas Giving Day. According to a news release from the East Texas Communities Foundation, which powered the event, more than 2,475 donors took part. Tuesday’s online fundraising effort began at 6:00 a.m. and ended at midnight. Preliminary results show Smith County charities leading the charge with Hiway 80 of Tyler receiving the most overall contributions for a total of $102,585, followed by The Mentoring Alliance raising $76,247 and Newgate Mission of Longview with $52,657.
