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County Agencies Get More Than $360,000 In Online Fundraiser

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- An annual 24-hour online fundraiser to help nonprofit organizations in Washington County has netted record results.

The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reports the Community Foundation of Washington County brought in $364,000 in donations in its third online fundraiser. The donations were provided by 1,886 people and will go to 68 nonprofit organizations.

The first fundraiser netted $170,000 and the second one provided $260,000 to nonprofit organizations.

The Community Foundation of Washington County supports organizations by awarding grants and community endowments for needs.

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