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Make your donations count today for 'Give Local America'

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
May 3, 2016

They help their community, now is the day that you can help nonprofits.

May 3 marks Give Local America, a one-day crowdfunding event to help charities in your community.

>>Click here to find a Give Local America event in your area

The day brings in big money for non-profits.

In 2015, more that 9,000 nonprofits in all 50 states raised more than $68 million in one day.

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The goal today is $100 million.

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