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How to participate in
GIVING TUESDAY
Getting involved on Giving Tuesday is easier
than one may imagine. Let this day sow the
seeds of generosity for the entire year.
The excitement of
the holiday season
is palpable. Many
people look forward to this
time of year so they can
deck their homes in lights
and fi nd gifts that will delight
friends and family.
Th e spirit of giving that pervades the holiday season extends
to Giving Tuesday, which comes on the heels of the busiest
shopping days of the year. According to the Giving Tuesday
website, Giving Tuesday is a movement that “reimagines
a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.”
Organizers feel that generosity is the avenue through which
humanity can collectively strengthen its social fabric. Th ose
who would like to harness the spirit of charitable giving can
explore these ways to give back.
Get involved where it started
Giving Tuesday started with a team from the Belfer Center
for Innovative & Social Impact in New York City. In
November 2012, these individuals implored nonprofi ts,
infl uencers and businesses to inspire others to get involved
with acts of giving. Th e organization has many initiatives
that people can support in addition to the original Giving
Tuesday. Learn more at www.92ny.org/belfer-center.
Plant a community garden
Food insecurity is a problem in many neighborhoods across
the country. Petition local city councils for a portion of green
spaces to devote to a community garden to grow produce
for those who may need it. Doing so can foster a sense of
camaraderie in communities.
Start a caremongering movement
Caremongering began as a community-led social movement
to address health and social needs during the COVID-19
pandemic in Canada. Caremongering is designed to help
vulnerable people and can include anything from grocery
shopping for those with mobility issues to virtually or physically
socializing with others to combat social isolation. Th ose
who want to caremonger can do many other things, like run
emergency errands or help with childcare.
Donate goods and supplies
Areas of the southern United States experienced extreme
devastation with the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene
and Milton in early October. Natural disasters can displace
families and push individuals to the brink as supplies become
scarce. It is likely recovery eff orts in areas wiped out by
these storms will take months, underscoring the importance
of continued support via donations and volunteer eff orts.
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