Think Local On #GivingTuesday

, NY — Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the shopping extravaganzas of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season. It's a time when many XX residents focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

Many local non-profits and charities offer opportunities for people to spread goodwill.

Volunteer New York! offers a holiday list of local donation drives, DIY volunteer projects and volunteer opportunities through December.

Looking for inspiration? GivingTuesday.org has a search function that will show you what's happening near you with non-profits and agencies devoted to charity. To try it, click here.

Just look at all the groups GivingTuesday.org lists in Chappaqua and Mount Kisco:

• A Kids' Brain Tumor Cure Website
• Chappaqua Cares Website
• Friends of the Chappaqua Public Library Website
• The Making Headway Foundation Website
• 13 Hands Equine Rescue Website
• Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Website
• Mount Kisco Child Care Center Website
• The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Website
• Westmoreland Sanctuary Website

'Tis the season to help them or the organizations of your choice that do good work.

As the organizers say, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. #GivingTuesday wants to inspire people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world.

Image via givingtuesday.org