A total of $292,423 was distributed to local nonprofits through their participation in the Fayette Gives event hosted by the Community Foundation of Fayette County.
The event was the first of its kind in the county and Renee Couser, executive director of CFFC, said 2020 was a good year to start it, as many nonprofit organizations are struggling financially due to the virus.
During the event, donors contributed through check or online and gave a total of more than $233,746. In addition, a $57,000 Bonus Pool, sponsored by businesses and foundations, was distributed to the organizations participating.
Couser said to participate in the Nov. 12 Fayette Gives event, nonprofit organizations in the area needed to meet certain criteria, and once they were approved, they set up a profile and directed donors to the website to give for the event. Funds in the bonus pool were used to enhance the contributions.