What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a generosity movement on a global scale. This movement was designed to encourage others to give generously and offer random acts of kindness on a specific day, This Tuesday, November 30th, is Giving Tuesday. Here are ways that you can support the movement.
Make a Donation on Giving Tuesday.
Look to websites like Charity Navigator to make sure that you are supporting a legitimate charity and not some scam. Companies like The Surfrider Foundation rely on donations made on this coming Tuesday to meet their goals to keep beaches and water clean.
Share Your Donation with others.
We are all struggling with the Pandemic this year, so whatever you can donate is great. And share Giving Tuesday with others. Because if everyone chips in to support a cause, the impact will be so much greater.
Make next Tuesday the Day Of Giving
Here are some easy ways to donate generously this Tuesday.
- Break into your loose change and make a donation.
- Donate food from your pantry that you do not need to Harvesters
- Maybe you have some clothes in your closest that you can donate.
- Household items you do not need? Donate.
- Volunteer your time.
Charities, such as Meals on Wheels are always looking for help to deliver food to those in need. Even in the midst of a Pandemic there are safe ways to volunteer your time to charities. Is the local pet shelter looking for volunteers to walk their dogs during the day. And be sure to share in on your social media and hashtag #GivingTuesday to encourage others.
Remember That A Little Goes A Long Way
This has been a tough year for so many. People out of work, and so many financial struggles. So support the movement this year and make it a yearly habit.