As a way to do good this holiday season, today is Giving Tuesday, which is celebrated every Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Here are some ways you can help this Giving Tuesday:
Disney's Ultimate Toy Drive
Join the Ultimate Toy Drive now through Tuesday, Dec. 14, by donating a toy online at shopDisney.com or a new, unwrapped in-person at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort or Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Visit Disney.com/ToyDrive to learn more.
No Kid Hungry
As the number of children facing hunger has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, No Kid Hungry affirms that every $1 donated can provide up to 10 meals for kids in need.
Make-A-Wish
The organization has pledged to ensure that individual Giving Tuesday donations will be tripled this year.
National Geographic Society
Donations to the National Geographic Society fund a global community of Explorers who "work to save wildlife, protect our oceans and ecosystems, preserve our ancient heritage and solve the planet's mysteries and challenges." All donations made before midnight on Tuesday will have three times the impact.
American Red Cross
This Giving Tuesday, make an appointment to donate blood as the organization is reporting a severe blood shortage.
Equal Justice Initiative
Equal Justice Initiative supports criminal justice reform and and advocates for racial justice. This includes providing "legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted" and working "with communities that have been marginalized by poverty."
ASPCA
Animal lovers looking to get involved this Giving Tuesday can volunteer at their local ASPCA adoption center or foster an animal.
Save the Children
Save the Children is offering one-time Giving Tuesday donation opportunities and promises to match all gifts under $300,000.
Feeding America
Feeding America is looking for volunteers to help with stocking shelves, assisting pantries and delivering meals acrossits nationwide network of food banks.
More ways to particpate
- Share kindness with your neighbors.
- Volunteer virtually or share your talents
- Give your voice to a cause that matters to you
- Show gratitude to healthcare workers, service providers, and other essential workers who are making sure we still have the services we rely on, even at risk to their own health.
- Discover a local fundraiser, community drive or coordinated event to join others in your area or with your same interests in giving back -- they need your help.
- Give to your favorite cause or a fundraiser to help those in need.
- Talk about giving and generosity using the hashtag #GivingTuesday
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