Giving Tuesday: What Newton Causes Do You Support?

NEWTON, MA – Whether you're elbowing fellow shoppers on Black Friday, buying local on Small Business Saturday, or sitting at your laptop on Cyber Monday, chances are you've been shelling out some dough over Thanksgiving weekend.

But there's another holiday movement that's been picking up steam – #GivingTuesday, a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday reminding us that it's “it is better to give than to receive.”

#GivingTuesday, described as “a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration,” is back for its fifth year. Established in 2012, #GivingTuesday has since become a tradition that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

The concept was created by 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York City.

Toys for Tots, your local food pantry, animal shelters, the Red Cross, the American Cancer Association - there are thousands of charities, and sometimes it’s hard to decide where to donate your money.

The National Brain Tumor Society, Newton Rotary Foundation and the J Allan Sheehan Scholarship Fund Inc. are just a few non-profits located in Newton.

>>>Find registered non-profits in Newton here.

Most importantly, let us know what your favorite local charities are in the comments below or on Facebook.

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