What is Giving Tuesday any why is it so important? Sylvester Knox goes over the good effects of this holiday, as well as some ways you can get involved.
2. What is Giving
Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after
Thanksgiving, is a day of charitable
giving meant to combat the
consumerism holidays of Black Friday
and Cyber Monday.
3. Giving Tuesday has
caused giving to
increase
drastically.
In its first year (2012), Giving
Tuesday caused a 53%
increase in giving. From
2012 to 2013, giving on this
day increased by 90%.
4. Such as giving to churches,
missionaries, and other
community causes.
Faith-based
Causes that
received the
most support
were:
Which includes combating
world hunger,
unemployment, and a lack
of healthcare.
Human services
Funds went to charities that
look to eliminate cancer,
diabetes, heart disease, and
more.
Medical research
5. How can
you help?
You can get involved by donating to
a cause, hosting events for charity,
or spreading awareness of Giving
Tuesday within your network. You
can use #GivingTuesday on social
media!