After a weekend of holiday shopping, it’s time for consumers to get charitable.
Dec. 3 is Giving Tuesday. Also known as the National Day of Giving, the holiday aims to shift focus following one of the biggest shopping holidays of the year, bringing more focus to charities.
Started in 2012 by New York City’s 92nd Street Y, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement. The idea behind the holiday is fairly simple: Everyone is encouraged to give in any way they can to organizations they care about. This can be money, time or even just getting the word out.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
Give to your favorite cause
You know that charity you love that you’ve been meaning to make a donation to? Tuesday’s the day to finally do it. And be sure to use the hashtag #GivingTuesday to encourage your friends to learn more so they might give, too.
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