LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — As the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales wrap up, a day of giving is set to begin.
Giving Tuesday is a critical day for many nonprofits. Across the board, many different types of charity groups will say their need is at an all time high. But for some, donations aren’t necessarily keeping up with demand.
Higher living costs are keeping budgets tight, and its leaving some with less to give during the holidays.
Linette Lowe, executive director at Central Louisville Community Ministries — which offers financial assistance, food and clothes — said she has noticed less donations during a time of year when they typically get more community support.
“It’s a little bit different this year,” said Lowe. “We’re getting that spread in the wrong direction, right? Where donations are maybe a little smaller, and need is a whole lot greater.”
That’s something plenty of …