At this time of year you hear about “the season of giving,” but it’s usually in the context of commercials where luxury vehicles are wrapped with oversized red bows. But today is Giving Tuesday and it’s actually meaningful.
The Giving Tuesday movement started over a decade ago at New York’s 92nd Street Y to encourage people to donate their time, advocacy, money, or goods to causes that could use their help. It comes right after the nonstop shopping days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and creates the perfect pause to remember the true spirit of the season, particularly during a pandemic when we can see how quickly the personal can become the global, for better or worse.
The path to creating a positive impact today and beyond has never been easier. Here are some sites and apps that let you do both. Many are matching gifts made today and have ways you can participate all year long.
