South Shore Conservatory Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement

For the second year in a row, South Shore Conservatory (SSC) has joined #GivingTuesday, a movement to transform how people participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday invites donors to take action by giving back to the charities and causes they support.

#GivingTuesday 2014, which takes place December 2, following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, focuses national attention on a day dedicated to philanthropic giving.

Last year, SSC participated in #GivingTuesday for the first time, with a goal of raising $10,000 in online donations to be matched by a private foundation. This initial participation proved to be a tremendous success. With the support of over 60 donors and the private foundation, SSC surpassed the #GivingTuesday goal and raised over $30,000.

“SSC has been fortunate to have more than 40 years of support from loyal donors,” said Kathy Czerny, President of SSC. “That support has allowed us, over the last couple of years, to expand our offerings at our campuses and into the larger community, reaching many children who would otherwise not be able to participate in these transformational programs. Our hope is that #GivingTuesday will help us share that news and inspire others to give.”

“#GivingTuesday reminds us that the true spirit of the holiday giving season is about community and generosity,” said Kathy Calvin, CEO of the UN Foundation. “The most meaningful gift we can give our children, loved ones, friends and neighbors is the commitment to work together to build a better world.”

Those who are interested in joining SSC’s #GivingTuesday initiative can visit www.sscmusic.org.

About South Shore Conservatory
South Shore Conservatory (SSC), recently recognized as a national model for arts education by the National Guild for Community Arts Education, is celebrating more than 44 years of enriching the lives of South Shore residents through music and the arts. SSC was founded as a not-for-profit community music school in 1970 and now has two beautiful campuses in Hingham and Duxbury. Currently serving over 3500 students of all ages and abilities, SSC is the largest community school for the arts in Massachusetts. Students participate in more than 50 diverse programs in music, dance and drama. SSC’s Hingham campus is located at One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, 781-749-7565. SSC’s Duxbury campus is located at the Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, 781-934-2731. SSC is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. SSC programs are supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information call us, follow us on Facebook or visit www.sscmusic.org.

South Shore Conservatory admits students and families of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

About #Giving Tuesday
#Giving Tuesday is a movement to celebrate and provide incentives to give. It will culminate with a global day of giving on December 2, 2014. This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners – charities, families, businesses and individuals – to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday will arness the power of social media to create a global moment that is dedicated to giving around the world.

A team of recognized experts and influencers, initially convened by leaders of 92nd Street Y and supported by a core group of founding partners, originally spearheaded this effort. Founding partners in 2012 included United Nations Foundation, DonorsChoose.org, Mashable, Blackbaud, charity: water, GlobalGiving, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Kiva, Darden Restaurant Group, Groupon, Unilever and VentureThree Capital. Leaders in philanthropy, social media, innovative giving, grassroots organizing, marketing and communications are providing counsel and resources to help build this movement.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday participant and activities or to join the celebration of giving, please visit www.givingtuesday.org.