TYLER, Texas — The largest day of giving across East Texas is here!
East Texas Giving Day is Tuesday, April 30, and more than 300 nonprofits from across the region are seeking monetary donations to fund projects and programs, or get specialized equipment.
The East Texas Communities Foundation serves donors and nonprofits in 32 East Texas counties: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood.
East Texas Communities Foundation President Kyle Penney spoke with CBS19 about the importance of East Texas Giving Day on Tuesday and how it greatly helps many nonprofits.
Over the past few weeks, CBS19 has featured several nonprofits on Morning Y'all ahead of the big day, including:
Those interested in donating can start ahead of time as well. For more on East Texas Giving Day and for a full list of participating nonprofits, click here.