We all know about “Black Friday” and most people have heard of “Small-Business Saturday” and “Cyber Monday”, but organizations that help families in need want people to remember “Giving Tuesday”, which is known as the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

That falls on December 1st this year, and is coming up tomorrow.

According to its website, “Giving Tuesday” was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.” “Giving Tuesday” has a mission to build a more just and generous world. And anyone can help out with that. On its website, the organization has a guide of basic ideas people can do to give back to those around them and their communities.

There are plenty of ways you can participate in “Giving Tuesday”:

  • Discover a local fundraiser or community drive or coordinated event to join others in your area or with your same interests in giving back — they need your help.
  • Give to your favorite cause or a fundraiser to help those in need.
  • Share kindness with your neighbors–check on those who are alone and may need help with errands or just a friendly voice to talk to.
  • Show gratitude to healthcare workers, service providers, and other essential workers who are making sure we still have the services we rely on, even at risk to their own health.
  • Post a poster or sign of support for your community workers, neighbors, and passers-by to cheer them up and on.
  • Volunteer virtually with an organization
  • Share a quick tutorial that offers up a skill or lesson to help others discover something new or helps students add to their at-home learning.
  • Encourage others to share kindness and be generous during this time

There are even more ideas listed on their website that involve social media.

If you are posting for GivingTuesday on social media, use the hashtags #GAgives, and #GivingTuesday

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