By Terry Kovarik

Door County non-profit groups were among those that took part in the worldwide #Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign. Cinnamon Rossman of the Door County Land Trust says Giving Tuesday proved to be a great recruiting tool as well as helping to maintain the property in their nature preserves.

The Door County YMCA did better with this year’s Giving Tuesday. Y President and CEO Tom Beernsten says while the campaign provides just a small portion of the million-dollars it needs to operate annually it is a worthwhile effort.

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving event gives holiday shoppers a chance to give a little extra cash to local charities.