GivingTuesday 2018: How To Help Charities Near Pinole & Hercules

PINOLE-HERCULES, CA — When it comes to holiday gift giving to parents and grandparents, there's a likelihood that they don't want more "stuff." One option may be donating in their names to a charity near Pinole and Hercules. Today, #GivingTuesday, is a global day of philanthropy and may mark an opportunity to start your end-of-the-year giving.

Some area charities have already signed up, including Hercules Education Foundation. But we know that isn't the only charity deserving of a contribution.

Tell Us: What charities in Pinole and Hercules do you recommend people support on #GivingTuesday? Tell us in the comments, or if you're a charity, start a free user account and post your GivingTuesday event directly on Patch.

The global movement got its start in 2012 at the Belfer Center for Innovation at the 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City. It harnesses the power of social media — you'll see the #GivingTuesday hashtag popping up on your accounts — and the generosity of people and corporations to unite people around the values of community service and giving.

Last year, more than $300 million was raised online for a broad range of organizations, but cash gifts were only part of the story. People also gave volunteer hours, donations of food and clothing, and, less tangible, performed acts of kindness.

"We are incredibly inspired by the way the #GivingTuesday community has embraced this concept for a worldwide movement," Henry Timms, founder of GivingTuesday and executive director of the 92nd Street Y, said in a press release. "As we prepare for November 27, we're energized and encouraged by the community's generosity. The levels of creativity, effort and the quality of the new ideas people have contributed and shared are phenomenal."

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