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Today is the 3rd Annual #GivingTuesday

How are you participating? Post in the comments below.

As a way to counter BlackFriday and CyberMonday, comes #GivingTuesday.

Charitible donations usually surge in December, but many times they are still not enough to help all of those in need.

Today is the 3rd Annual Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday), a “campaign fostering a national day of giving at the start of the holiday season,” and the spirit of generosity is in the air.

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How are you participating? Tell us in the comment below.

Not sure how to participate?

Find out what's happening in Framinghamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

You do not have to always donate money. Consider donating used items to charities or to donate your time. Soup kitchens, schools, hospitals, hospices and nursing homes could often use an extra set of hands.

Finally, Framingham Patch and Petroni Media Company announced its #GivingBacktoFramingham campaign yesterday. Consider nominating a volunteer who selflessly gives back to our community. Click here for more details.

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