GivingTuesday kicks off season of giving in Grey Bruce

This year, GivingTuesday falls on Nov. 28, and many charities and non-profits in Grey Bruce want you to think about the impact a gift can have on your community.

GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, started in Canada in 2013 by The GIV3 Foundation and CanadaHelps. More than 4,200 Canadian charities and businesses have joined the movement so far. Just as Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, GivingTuesday is the opening day of the giving season. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a boost to the local economy, GivingTuesday is a shot in the arm for community participation.

This is the fifth year for Canadian participation in GivingTuesday, and there is a groundswell of activity being organized by local groups across the country. Two leading philanthropic organizations, Community Foundation Grey Bruce and United Way Bruce Grey, wish to spread awareness of GivingTuesday in Grey and Bruce counties toward a deeper level of engagement among charities, businesses and local residents.

The impact of GivingTuesday goes well beyond charitable donations, inspiring generosity in all its forms.

Nov. 28, and throughout the holiday season, Canadians celebrate giving in whatever way is meaningful for them – volunteering their skills, giving blood, holding clothing drives, helping at a local food bank, talking with their kids about philanthropy, or spreading the word on social media.

Consider joining the giving movement Nov. 28, and make a commitment to generosity.

If you would like to learn more about worthwhile charities in Grey Bruce seeking support this coming season, visit www.givingtuesday.ca. You can also make on-line donations through www.canadahelps.org or by visiting the website of your favourite non-profit or charity.

Speaking of Community Foundation Grey Bruce and worthwhile organizations, the following two local groups have received grants from the foundation for their projects:



Mary Anne Kukoly (left) and Heather Finnie accept a cheque from Community Foundation Grey Bruce, for the Purple Grove Community Centre well project; photos courtesy of Heather Finnie



Ellen Lowry (left) accepts a cheque from Community Foundation Grey Bruce, for the Point Clark Boat Club restoration project