In November, our thoughts turn toward Thanksgiving. We’re not only talking about the Thursday feast, but also about giving thanks for all we are blessed to have. In the spirit of being grateful and sharing the joy, the Windsong Place Apartments Blog is sharing some info about Giving Tuesday with members of our apartment community here in Williamsville, NY.
About
Giving Tuesday officially began back in 2012 as a movement to support and celebrate the act of giving worldwide. Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
Purpose
Giving Tuesday started as an effort to help bring the focus of the holidays back on what they are really about — giving. This initiative is worldwide and seeks to reinstate the habit of giving in a world that has become so focused on receiving and being concerned only about oneself. The seemingly small act of giving has the power to unify and build lasting relationships all over the world.
Become Involved
There are multiple ways to become involved in Giving Tuesday. One way is to do acts of service throughout the day and post them on social media with #GivingTuesday. Post your #UNselfie for #GivingTuesday on social media to show how you are giving back to the community. You can also visit givingtuesday.org to find local nonprofit businesses near you to volunteer at. You can also donate to one of the many charities associated with the Giving Tuesday movement.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in our apartment community. We hope you find a meaningful way to give. We think your presence in our community is a gift! Thanks for reading today’s post. Next time we’ll have some suggestions for what to do over the long holiday weekend. Do you have a Giving Tuesday experience that you’d like to share? Leave a comment below!
