East Texas Giving Day in Henderson County

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Tuesday, April 24, is East Texas Giving Day.

The website says, “East Texas Giving Day brings the region together as one community, raising money and awareness for our local nonprofits during the 18-hour online giving challenge. We inspire people to give generously to nonprofits making our region stronger, creating a thriving community for all.”

You can donate to nonprofits at EastTexasGivingDay.Org until midnight.

Michael Hannigan visited the square this afternoon during the local East Texas Giving Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Watch the video above for more information about local nonprofits.

Local nonprofits involved include:

  • Athens Soup Kitchen
  • Love in Action Homeless Ministry
  • Henderson County Humane Society
  • United Way of Henderson County
  • Keep Athens Beautiful
  • East Texas Crisis Center
  • Forever Families
  • Family Peace Project
  • Henderson County Help Center
  • Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch
  • Rag Tag Rescue
  • Henderson County Performing Arts Center
  • CASA of Trinity Valley
  • Society of St. Vincent De Paul