East Texas Giving Day, an event that raises funds for nonprofit organizations, is from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, April 28. Some local nonprofits are improving their chances of receiving funds by connecting with donors. 

Local organizations participating on and before Tuesday include BARC, The Anderson County Humane Society, Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties, the First Resource Center, Tri-County Meals on Wheels and WE CARE Palestine. 

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