Giving Tuesday: A day of community supporting community
CHENANGO COUNTY – Giving Tuesday is described as a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world” according to the group’s website. Conceptualized in 2012, the idea behind Giving Tuesday was to encourage people to do good.
Giving Tuesday takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. Community members are encouraged to support local non-profits, community organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations. Support for organizations can be given not just in monetary donations, but also in goods, awareness, and volunteering.
Many local organizations work with corporations to create matching fundraisers for the day as well. According to their Facebook page, Rogers Environmental Education Center has paired with Blueox Energy to match every donation that comes in on Giving Tuesday, up to five hundred dollars.
The Chenango Historical Society is working with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to match every donation that comes in through “The Legacy” campaign up to $2,500. “The Legacy” is a new reoccurring donor program “which will generate a sustainable base of support to provide Field Trip Experiences for Chenango County school children” as stated on their Facebook page.
“This is the time of year when people are in the holiday spirit and its an opportunity for people to use that holiday spirit to think about their friends, neighbors, and community. Its a great way to give back. It's not only a day committed to supporting friends and family but also supporting community. Its a great concept. I hope everyone takes advantage of it.” said United Way Executive Director, Elizabeth Monaco. The United Way funds 27 local programs in Chenango county and receives seventy percent of its donations from individuals.
According to representatives from the Salvation Army, they are looking for volunteers to “ringing the bell” during the Red Kettle Campaign and collect donations from passing pedestrians.
Major Ivan Rock, the state commander of the Salvation Army, says, “Volunteers make a major contribution by simply donating their time to help ring the bell at The Red Kettle. That makes a big difference because it allows The Salvation Army to maximize donations and apply the much-needed funds to the programs and services that help those in need. It plays a significant role in breaking the cycle of generational poverty and helping people move toward stability and financial independence.”
If you are interested in helping the Salvation Army during the Red Kettle Campaign, just go to www.redkettlevolunteer.org.
“Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.,” states the group’s motto.
Giving Tuesday takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. Community members are encouraged to support local non-profits, community organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations. Support for organizations can be given not just in monetary donations, but also in goods, awareness, and volunteering.
Many local organizations work with corporations to create matching fundraisers for the day as well. According to their Facebook page, Rogers Environmental Education Center has paired with Blueox Energy to match every donation that comes in on Giving Tuesday, up to five hundred dollars.
The Chenango Historical Society is working with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to match every donation that comes in through “The Legacy” campaign up to $2,500. “The Legacy” is a new reoccurring donor program “which will generate a sustainable base of support to provide Field Trip Experiences for Chenango County school children” as stated on their Facebook page.
“This is the time of year when people are in the holiday spirit and its an opportunity for people to use that holiday spirit to think about their friends, neighbors, and community. Its a great way to give back. It's not only a day committed to supporting friends and family but also supporting community. Its a great concept. I hope everyone takes advantage of it.” said United Way Executive Director, Elizabeth Monaco. The United Way funds 27 local programs in Chenango county and receives seventy percent of its donations from individuals.
According to representatives from the Salvation Army, they are looking for volunteers to “ringing the bell” during the Red Kettle Campaign and collect donations from passing pedestrians.
Major Ivan Rock, the state commander of the Salvation Army, says, “Volunteers make a major contribution by simply donating their time to help ring the bell at The Red Kettle. That makes a big difference because it allows The Salvation Army to maximize donations and apply the much-needed funds to the programs and services that help those in need. It plays a significant role in breaking the cycle of generational poverty and helping people move toward stability and financial independence.”
If you are interested in helping the Salvation Army during the Red Kettle Campaign, just go to www.redkettlevolunteer.org.
“Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.,” states the group’s motto.
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