Residents are giving back for Fairfield County's Giving Day.
The ninth annual event is put on by Fairfield County's Community Foundation.
The event started in 2014 and has raised $11.5 million for dozens of nonprofits in the area.
The event is a 24-hour virtual day of giving.
Those interested in donating can head to
fcgives.org and search for a nonprofit that is participating.
Gov. Ned Lamont declared Thursday Fairfield County's Giving Day.