SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — It is Giving Tuesday, a day that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give. It was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good.
Giving Tuesday is now a nonprofit but more than that, a movement.
An estimated $2.7 billion was donated last year in the U.S. in just 24 hours, according to the Giving Tuesday website. That was a 9% increase over the prior year.
Some local charities see an uptick in donations on Giving Tuesday.
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Capt. Arwyn Rodriguera of The Salvation Army said they’re getting the word out about red Kettle Christmas sweaters they’re selling online for $62.95 even more on Giving Tuesday.
“We increase the uptick on social media during Giving Tuesday, because people are interested in connecting and joining the conversation about serving the community,” Capt. Rodriguera said.
Capt. Rodriguera said in …