The second Brazos Valley Gives fundraiser, benefiting non profit organizations around the seven county region, generated three times more contributors and 74 percent more money to 33 more agencies.
According to the brazosvalleygives.org website, 3,574 donations were made Tuesday totaling $633,616 dollars to 136 organizations.
Last year, 1,155 donations totaling $363,686 dollars were made to 103 organizations.
Participating agencies are also eligible to win more than $30,000 dollars in incentive prizes donated from businesses and individuals.