The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania raised over $1.6 million for more than 250 nonprofits as part of its 3rd annual Raise the Region event.

The online-only fundraising effort raised $1,169,515 for registered nonprofits from Lycoming, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties in just 30 hours.

“FCFP is proud to share that these results reflect a 17 percent increase over last year’s efforts. The community clearly responded to increased prizes from our sponsors and answered the call of nonprofits across the region,” said Jennifer D. March 11, had over 250 nonprofits register, an increase over last year’s 212.

In its third year, the fundraiser was supported by thousands of donors making 6,865 gifts.

Participating nonprofits also had the opportunity to qualify for cash prizes – such as the Fast Start Prize for an additional $1,000 awarded to Trinity Episcopal Church with the most unique donors in the first hour of the event, and the Midnight Prize of $1,000 that went to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for receiving the donation made closest to midnight.

The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble also received the $5,000 grand prize for having the most unique donors through the 30-hour period.

Expectation’s Women Center and Lycoming County SPCA followed with a close second and third, respectively, winning $2,500 and $1,000 each in additional cash.

For more information on the programs and services offered by the FCFP, or to learn more about ways to make a difference in the community, call the foundation office at 866-901-2372.