WHAT WILL YOU GIVE THIS TUESDAY?
This is a sponsored post for GiveForward.com all ideas and suggestions are my very own.
To me giving Tuesday is the most important part of the Christmas season. We sit around on Thanksgiving and remember all of those blessings and then the next day we trample each other to find something on sale. Â I don’t do the Black Friday sales or the Cyber Monday sales but I do join in on Giving Tuesday. It is a very important movement started by GiveForward.com.
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Alot of the times we get what is called “bystander effect”, according to GiveForward.com. This  phenomenon refers to cases in which individuals do not offer any means of help to a victim when other people are present. The probability of help is inversely related to the number of bystanders. In other words, the greater the number of bystanders, the less likely it is that any one of them will help.
I can’t always donate money but I do try to find someway to lend a hand.  For alot of people this is the hardest time of the year. People trying to make it everyday have the added expense of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also people on fixed incomes who only get one check a month and making that stretch is sometimes near to impossible. There are so many ways that we can help the less fortunate. These include working at a homeless shelter, donating food to a food pantry or even donating old coats and clothes to the Salvation Army or Goodwill.
This year for giving Tuesday my husband and I are starting a new tradition. We will be volunteering our time this season to the “Meals on Wheels” program delivering food to people who may not get out to shop for themselves. This is very new to us and we are very excited about it. I will also be donating food to our local food pantry and trying to find some way to help other people who have children in the NICU unit. It is a very trying time to have you child laying in the hospital, especially at this time of year.
Most of you know that I am always trying to hit you up for money for the Alzheimer’s Association so that is one option, also I also would like to see some donations go to the Wounded Warrior Project. I have a son who served a year in Afghanistan. I am very thankful that he came back to us whole but there are quite a few changes in him since he came back. He has been diagnosed with PTSD and it is very challenging. There are alot of soldiers out there like him. They have no physical problems but need support getting back to their regular lives.
Whatever or wherever you decide to give your money or your time. I think it’s awesome. This is the one day of the year when we are determined to help people who really need it.
Where do you plan to give this year? Will it be money or time?
Remember to:
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy, and deal with the rest.
I love you momma!
I honestly do give back all the time. Nearly everyday I give of my time to my church and our school. It makes me feel good to help others.
That’s so great Stefan if more people were like you the world would be a better place.
It’s good to give any day, but this day is special. We are giving to domestic violence shelters this year.
That’s terrific Carol!
I try to give as much time to our local shelters as I can. Also, our business is located on main street in our town and there are so many homeless/street people that come by everyday. We are ‘known’ as somewhere they can come when they need help and this time of year it is often. The beautiful part is that they try to think of ways to give back and we help them with that by teaching them to pay it forward.
You are truly a wonder Carol. How you do all you do is amazing to me!
I am definitely going to have to think about this. I’m not sure what I’m going to do, but I should do something.
There are so many wonderful charities it really is hard to choose!
Fantastic message! I love encouraging others to give in whatever way they can. Money is only one form of giving.
That’s so true Barb there are lots of things we can do that doesn’t involve money.
You are so amazing Rena – you have so much on your plate, yet you are still thinking of new ways to do things for others. I am sorry to hear about your son’s experience with PTSD. I hope he is receiving helpful treatment and support. Hoping for an update on the babies soon!
Thanks Susan! I just try to stay busy. There is someone out there that has it worse.
Over the last few years I’ve learned the hard way how important giving is. It will always be a priority for me now!
It is very important. We try to find new ways all the time.
We try to help the homeless in our area. We take warm coat and boots for their feet. When I see a homeless person on the streets, I try to get them something to eat.
That’s is terrific Terry what a great idea!
I give back as often as possible but hopefully that will be a bit more soon!
That’s great Jeanine in this busy world every little bit helps.
We give back all the time. I was filling out records for one of my children last night and smiled at all the things he had done to help others.
That’s a very important thing to teach our children kudos to you!
It’s funny because I didn’t even think about it but today I purchased the gifts for our parish’s giving tree!
What a great idea Heather!
We are working on setting examples for the kids to give back. I read about some guy that bought atll the bikes at one store to donate them!
That is awesome I always wish I had lots of money and could do that!
I heard so much about this! Kudos to you for spreading the message.
Thanks Maria I really appreciate it!
I love everything about Giving Tuesday, and am so glad you’re raising awareness about it here.
Thanks Lois you too keep up the good work!
I’m helping some of my students to prepare their high school entrance essays. I am giving my time to them to get this done.
That is so cool that you are doing this. I know this is something that my daughter struggled with and it does take a lot of time!
Today I found a local orphanage and am organizing a collection of funds/toys for the children. I love this time of year when everyone is so open to helping others.
I did this one time in my hometown it was wonderful and so many people donated it took 2 cars to deliver it all! Great job!
What a great cause! Thanks so much for bringing awareness!
Thanks Amanda!
I give back all the time also so I don’t need one day BUT I like the concept and I have been tweeting about it too. I think Giving Tuesday makes great sense and reminds people to give or pick a charity as a family and support it throughout the year. Our charity this year is World Vision Canada. We support through sponsorship and gifts for others in the gift catalogue.
What a great idea Paula! We have been sticking with Alzheimer’s but are wanting to do others too!
I’ve been a bit ill of late so missed this wonderful event, however I shall definitely do something, even if it is late.
Exactly the right attitude to have Sarah!
I try to give back to my community as much as we can. We donate to the food bank every month. We also try to volunteer as much as we can.
That’s wonderful Ann!
Well I’ve missed this Tuesday, but I can move it to next week. It’s great giving back & seeing the joy it brings to others 🙂
That’s right Annie! Next Tuesday is Annie’s Giving Day!
I didn’t know about Tuesday giving.we are going to pay off someone’s layaway this season.
I love that idea Tess!
I really love this post. Helping others makes us feel so good. Thanks for creating an awareness about this to every one.
Thank you so much Lisa for your kind words.
We always give back by donating to our church pantry where they give out food baskets to those in need.
That is such an important thing to do Amanda!
I try to give back as much as I can!
That’s terrific Amber. If everyone did that could you imagine the world we would live in.