Make A Difference On GivingTuesday

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GivingTuesday will be observed on December 3 in 2024 (Credit: GivingTuesday.org)

The days following Thanksgiving — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday — are filled with deals to jump-start the holiday shopping season. However, GivingTuesday, which falls on December 3 this year, has a more altruistic purpose. The "Global Day of Giving" encourages individuals and businesses to give back in meaningful ways. This can include charitable donations, volunteer work, or simple acts of kindness.

GivingTuesday was started in 2012 by New York City nonprofit 92nd Street Y and the public charity United Nations Foundation. It was an instant success. Over $10 million was donated to charities worldwide in a single day. Things have only improved since. In 2023, an astounding $3.1 billion was raised for worthy causes in the US alone.

Simple acts like setting up a community fridge help those in need (Credit: GivingTuesday.org)

While giving money certainly helps, there are many other ways to participate in GivingTuesday. Simple acts, such as helping an elderly neighbor, donating your gently-used toys to local shelters, or planting a tree, all count. Even small gestures — like opening a door for a stranger or sharing a smile — can make a big difference. You can also ask your friends to help you with a service project that is close to your heart.

How will you 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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12 Comments
  • harleyclaire
    harleyclaire19 days
    who has not heard of giving Tuesday until now?
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    • dogo23irene
      dogo23irene21 days
      Everyone should make a difference, even if it isn't giving Tuesday. I hope people can donate and help others more.
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      • gavin209trs
        gavin209trs29 days
        Not gonna lie I did not no the day exist until now..
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        • hudar123
          hudar12330 days
          I planted something
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          • sarthak
            sarthakabout 1 month
            That's nice!
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            • clarcarn
              clarcarnabout 1 month
              My favorite thing our town does is the angel tree. The put names of kids on pieces of paper and hang them up on trees in stores. Then you buy a present for the Kid you pick out.
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              • godsfollower
                godsfollowerabout 1 month
                We should donate our time and money to help others. This article was heart-warming :)
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                • harrykevin123ha
                  harrykevin123haabout 1 month
                  w0w
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                  • goldendoodlemom
                    goldendoodlemomabout 1 month
                    Yes, we need to be thankful for what we have. I know I take so much for granted. I know I am going to be helping my community and the people that need help. I will probably go down to the dog shelter and help people and animals there. I love dogs. Also Merry Christmas from North Carolina!!
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                  • animals_lover
                    animals_loverabout 1 month
                    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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                    Dolasia, Kavi. “Make A Difference On GivingTuesday.” DOGObooks, DOGO Media, Inc., 02 Dec, 2024, www.dogonews.com/2024/12/1/make-a-difference-on-giving-tuesday. Accessed 05 Jan. 2025.

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                    Dolasia, Kavi. “Make A Difference On GivingTuesday.” DOGObooks. December 2, 2024. Accessed January 5, 2025. https://www.dogonews.com/2024/12/1/make-a-difference-on-giving-tuesday.

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                    Dolasia, K. (2024, December 2). Make A Difference On GivingTuesday. Retrieved 2025, January 5, from https://www.dogonews.com/2024/12/1/make-a-difference-on-giving-tuesday

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