What Positive Impact Will You Make On GivingTuesday?
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all about finding the best deals on holiday gifts for friends and family members. But GivingTuesday, which will be observed on November 29, 2022, has a more altruistic purpose. "The Global Day of Giving" encourages people to do good by helping those in need.
GivingTuesday was started in 2012 by Henry Timms at the 92nd Street Y in New York. It was an instant success. Over $10 million was donated to charities worldwide in a single day. Things have only improved since. In 2021, the movement helped raise an astounding $2.7 billion for worthy causes. Even better, about 35 million US residents participated in GivingTuesday in various ways.
While giving money certainly helps, there are many other ways to observe GivingTuesday. Help an elderly neighbor or donate your gently-used clothing and toys to local shelters. Better still, ask your friends to help you with a service project close to your heart. You can also select something from the 50 Acts of Kindness suggested on the GivingTuesday website.
What are you going to do to make a positive difference in your community on GivingTuesday — and every other day? Let us know by adding your comments below!
Resources: GivingTuesday.org
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coolest_dudealmost 2 yearsThat’s a nice idea. I also have lots of stuff that I would like to give out- coolest_dudealmost 2 yearsI could also donate lots of stuff
aestheticfoggy2almost 2 yearsCool!!! I had no idea!❤❤❤ #KindnessDay
karatehedgehog4almost 2 yearsOur family has made some money to help endangered animals. Did you know that the most endangered species in the world is the vaquita? There is only 1 LEFT OF IT!!!! 😭
skanealmost 2 yearsI know, vaquitas are so sad! We have to help them! And there is actually 6-22 left of it... but they are dying!!!
adroit_avimimusalmost 2 yearsGivingTuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world". This is a pretty underrated day during Thanksgiving break! I was thinking, and here are some ideas YOU could do to take part in the #giving act! Support your local community fridge or food pantry, by donating food! Combat loneliness by reaching out to a neighbor, relative, seniors or veterans! Give to organizations and activists who are pushing for change, locally and worldwide! Identify your gifts, pick a cause that gets you fired up, and give back – not just for GivingTuesday but every day! ❤️❤️🫶
hermionegralmost 2 yearsOh my word! I had no idea!!!!
ronplushermionealmost 2 yearsThat's really nice
saskatoonwolfalmost 2 yearswow- Mrs. Zabilanskyalmost 2 yearsWe will give our time to help our family and friends this Thanksgiving. We are also going to buy mittens, scarves, gloves, hats, coats, socks, pants and boots to help others who need warm clothes.
hermion_gralmost 2 yearsThat's so kind💜
hermione_kenzalmost 2 yearsY'all are so generous💜
hermionkenzalmost 2 yearsThat's so generous!!!!!
tristealmost 2 yearsWhat an amazing concept!!
love-artalmost 2 yearsThis is amazing!