First, there was Black Friday, which begat Cyber Monday. And just for fun, we got a Gray Thursday thrown into the deal.
Now comes “Giving Tuesday.”
As the name implies, Giving Tuesday is designed to focus your energies on others less fortunate, not the materialism characterized by the other November “days.” Of course, if we made Giving Tuesday before Thanksgiving, we might have a little more to give!
Among the founding partners of this collaboration between charities and corporations are the Salvation Army, City of Hope, United Way and even AOL's Huffington Post.
If you're ready to write a check, Forbes offers a handy article to avoid mistakes when giving to charities.
So, what charities are you considering in your end-of-year giving? If you're a nonprofit, post a link to your cause. Who knows? Maybe we survived all the shopping madness and live to give again.
Kidsave is joining thousands of other nonprofit organizations in an effort to start off this season of giving with a bang! Tomorrow, November 27th, join the Giving Tuesday movement and help Kidsave find every child a family! For every dollar contributed tomorrow, a generous donor will provide a matching contribution of up to $10,000 to support Kidsave's programs! Please take time tomorrow and DONATE! http://www.crowdrise.com/kidsavegivingtuesday Your contribution will go towards helping to ensure that no child grows up alone. http://www.kidsave.org/
Today is Giving Tuesday, a new holiday tradition. The Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano is a 100% volunteer operated, non-profit organization and all income is derived from ticket sales and donations. We promote the arts in the local communities in Capistrano Valley. in the following ways: Patrons from a 75 mile radius enjoy top quality performing arts year-round Our youth programs serve children in their cultural development for ages 4-13 Our adult classes include people from all walks of life who want to broaden their horizons. We create opportunities for new playwrights to have their work presented and judged We work with local restaurants and other business to bring tourism to our communities We enhance the lives of actors, directors, teachers, stage crews and all volunteers Donations may also be made online at www.CaminoRealPlayhouse.org. Mail donations directly to the Playhouse, or call me and I will come by to pick up a check. Tom Scott, President Capistrano Center for the Performing Arts 31337 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Web: www.CaminoRealPlayhouse.org e-mail: Tom@CapistranoCenter.com Phone: 949 842 1321
The Shea Center is in San Juan Capistrano and we focus on serving the needs of people with disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs. We will see nearly 700 people this year in our programs. With only 13 full time staff and 11 part time and contract staff, we have over 200 community volunteers each week. (Many are teens) Children learn to walk, adults learn to live their lives again after traumatic injuries, parents and caregivers have hope for their loved ones. Every day is good day at The Shea Center. We are here in San Juan Capistrano and are 34 years old. We use the unique environment of an equestrian facility and combine that with physical, occupational and speech therapy services to help our clients ages 2 - 80. (81 percent of our clients are children under age 18.) Schedule a visit by calling 949-240-8441 x109 and learn more about us on our website at www.sheacenter.org. Have a great holiday season and thanks for giving to any organization that is special to you. It makes the community a better place. Dana Butler-Moburg Executive Director The Shea Center
I feel there is no better cause to help out with than keeping our roads safer. Thats why my favorite charity group is Text Kills (www.textkills.com). They are a LOCAL, community based group that works with schools, law enforcement, organizations and other like minded groups that wish to put a STOP to distracted driving, as well as cyber bullying. This is not a group dedicated to a small portion of our community, as everyone who leaves their house is at risk of being involved in a distracted driving accident. We all need to group together to help make a safer world for to live in; I have personally witnessed Text Kills and their crew work hard, 7 days a week, in order to create a better place. Text Kills has been around since 2010 and have acquired pledges from students all over the nation, people making a difference in peoples lives on a daily basis. They have been featured in media all over the nation and sow no signs of slowing down.Their hard work makes it safer for YOU on the roads. Whether you are a part of Text Kills or not, you benefit from their consistent hard work. I have donated to them many times, it is easy with PayPal; their email address to take donations is TextKills@gmail.com. SEE their magic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1q7YmQiu4M
Good article. Thank you for this opportunity. The SJC Friends of the Library appreciates all these wonderful organizations and is an all-volunteer organization also worthy of consideration of tax-deductible dollars and your volunteer time. A few hours a week is most appreciated in our bookstore, a wonderful community literary resource. We love/appreciate our volunteers and need more of you. If you’re too busy, consider a monetary donation. Your help will continue programs that are part of the essence of the library itself, or used to help us relocate or operate our bookstore. Save the date, sponsor a table or buy a ticket to our “Night of the Arts” gala April 20, 2013. Or, become a member (Individual: $10, Family: $25, Business: $50, Lifetime: $100). Send donations to: SJC Friends of the Library, 31495 El Camino Real, SJC 92675; donate by credit card by calling (949) 218-4512. Thank you for your consideration, generosity and support. It is people like you that make our community and our library a nicer place to live, learn and read. Mary D SJC Friends of the Library, Inc. IRS No. 45-3704662
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