Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. The movement unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. The need is great right now and while there aren't a lot of opportunities for in-person volunteering, there are still plenty of ways to give back this Giving Tuesday.
Giving Made Simple
- Advocate on Social Media - Spread the word on social media. Remind people in your network that it's Giving Tuesday. Encourage others to make a difference in their own communities.
- Share the Love - Social media can be a stress-inducing place these days so make a commitment to focus on the positive. Spend the day posting only good news to your social media pages.
- Spread Kindness - Commit to performing acts of kindness on Giving Tuesday. They can be simple or big in scale, just pick a number and make sure you get them all done on Giving Tuesday.
- Give Financially - Make a donation to a cause that matters to you. It may not be as much as you've been able to give in years past, but every dollar will count.
- Tip Well - Consider tipping a little extra today. Whether it's the person delivering your groceries or the server at the restaurant, give them a little extra love in honor of Giving Tuesday.
- Write Letters - Handwritten notes are still a great way to make someone smile. Send funny cards to friends and loved ones who may be far away.
- Phone a (New) Friend - Connect with an area nursing home to arrange regular phone calls with residents. Many are unable to see loved ones and would love some new human interaction.
- Do a Weekly Check-in - The pandemic can be very isolating for people living apart from their families, especially for single people and the elderly. Make a list of the people in your circle who may be feeling lonely and make a regular schedule to check in with them. It can be as simple as a weekly call or text to let them know they're not alone.
- Order Takeout or Delivery - This is a win-win. The winter months are going to be tough on the restaurant industry and many fear widespread closures. You can help support a local restaurant by ordering takeout and treating your household to a great meal at the same time. You can also bring a takeout meal to a family or neighbor going through a tough time.
