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14 Bel Air Nonprofits to Support on Giving Tuesday
From the fire company to an addiction recovery house, Bel Air organizations welcome donations on #GivingTuesday.
On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is back for its fifth year.
Established in 2012, Giving Tuesday has become a tradition that celebrates and supports philanthropy the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Thousands of charities participate; here are some that are local (click the links for ways to give):
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- Bel Air Downtown Alliance invests in Bel Air's economy and neighborhoods.
- Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company relies on donations to support operational costs for the all-volunteer fire service.
- Community Foundation of Harford County coordinates funding for Harford County nonprofit organizations.
- Greater Bel Air Community Foundation raises money for capital projects like bleachers at Bel Air High School, the Shamrock Park amphitheater renovations and others.
- Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna builds homes for the needy in Harford and Cecil counties. Its board is matching donations of up to $3,000 for Giving Tuesday.
- Harford Chabad supports Jewish programs like Hebrew and Torah classes, holiday meals and addiction programs in Harford County.
- Harford County Bar Foundation offers legal advocacy to the needy.
- Historical Society of Harford County needs money to repair its headquarters in the old post office building, which has a leaking roof and water-stained walls.
- The Highlands School is asking for $25, $50 and $100 to help children with Dyslexia, ADHD and other language-based learning differences.
- Homecoming Project helps women in recovery from substance abuse and addiction with housing and support.
- Humane Society of Harford County supports more than 4,000 homeless animals at its shelter in Fallston.
- LASOS provides resources for non-English speaking residents.
- SARC (Sexual Assault/Spousal Abuse Resource Center) aids domestic violence and child abuse victims in Harford County.
- Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation provides outreach services to families of those being treated at its medical centers.
Did we miss your nonprofit? Tell us in the comments so we can add it to the list.
The concept was created by 92nd Street Y in New York City, where leaders coined #GivingTuesday as “a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration."
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