Giving Tuesday raises funds for county nonprofits
On Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, shoppers scooped up items for themselves or those on their holiday gift lists.
But local nonprofit organizations hope consumers had a few bucks left over to donate to their important missions on Giving Tuesday.
Initiated in 2012 in New York City, World Giving Day — now commonly known as Giving Tuesday — hopes to encourage everyone to focus more on charity during the holidays.
Several local nonprofits participated in Giving Tuesday with the hope of garnering vital dollars for their purposes.
Butler County Family YMCA had a Lobby Rally set up in the Butler Y, where members, nonmembers, volunteers and employees enjoyed snacks and music Tuesday while donating to the Y.
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