What is East Texas Giving Day?

East Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour day of giving that provides critical funding for our area nonprofits. The purpose of an area-wide Giving Day is to bring the region together on one day and as one community, raising money and awareness for East Texas nonprofits. This initiative, organized by East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF), provides the community an easy platform to support the mission of local nonprofits that serve our region.

To participate in East Texas Giving Day, a nonprofit must be located in, or primarily serve, one of the 32 counties in East Texas Communities Foundation’s (ETCF) service area. The 32 counties served by ETCF include: 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.

Save the Date: April 29, 2025

Announcements

Registration
Nonprofit registration opens February 3, 2025, and closes March 31st.
- Participation & Eligibility Guidelines
Get Up & Give!

Can't wait to give? Donors can start giving to their favorite participating charities beginning April 7th.
East Texas Giving Day
East Texas Giving Day is April 29, 2025! Mark your calendars to donate, check the prize schedule, and view leaderboards.
- Prize Winners
- Nonprofit Leaderboard
- Fundraiser Leaderboard

Nonprofits Win

In 2024, 365 area nonprofits participated in East Texas Giving Day, combining for over $3.55 Million in donations.

Do More Good

East Texas Communities Foundation is excited to offer prize money to participating nonprofits. Additionally, many nonprofits have raised matching funds to help your dollars go even further.