A special day of giving for East Texas - Bowie County Citizen Tribune

The mission of EastTexas Giving Day is to bring communities together as one to raise funds and support for local nonprofits.

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Elizabeth Lanning Special To The Tribune on March 29, 2023

A special day of giving for East Texas

This year’s annual East Texas Giving Day is just around the corner on April 25 from 6 a.m. to midnight, CST. But donations may be made as early as April 3 this year. The purpose of and area- wide East Texas Giving Day is to bring the area together on one day and as one community in an effort to raise money and support for East Texas nonprofits. East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF) began this effort and provides an easy platform for people to make donations online.

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