#GivingTuesday follows up Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday by reminding everyone that it’s better to give than to get.
Many local nonprofits have organized special activities to honor the #givingtuesday movement. Here is information about a few.
Meals on Wheels of Rockland has this encouragement on its website:
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Join the #UNselfie Movement!
Join the “unselfie” movement: Take an #UNselfie photo of yourself or with your family and friends holding a sign promoting Meals on Wheels and then post the photo on social media.
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Be sure to include the following tags:
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#Giving Tuesday
@MOWRockland
#GivingTuesday is an international call to action, points out the Jewish Federation of Rockland County:
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, the Jewish Federation of Rockland County will take part in a call to action that will change the calendar and help make philanthropic history.
All donations made to the Jewish Federation of Rockland County as part of #GivingTuesday will be matched by a generous donor, up to $2,500.
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The Rockland Independent Living Center says this:
You can help Rockland Independent Living Center and the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley supply food to those in need. Donations can be made to the Food Bank and earmarked for RILC by mail at:
Adopt-A-Program
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
195 Hudson Street
Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
Donations can also be made directly to Rockland Independent Living Center via the PayPal button at the top of the page or by mail at:
873 Route 45
Suite 108
New City, NY 10956
The United Way of Rockland posted this on its Facebook page:
Every dollar you give to United Way of Rockland stays here to help your neighbors. Please visit our website atwww.uwrc.org and click on the Give tab. Thank you for Living United!
United Hospice of Rockland highlights the point of giving with a purpose.
UHR is excited to be a part of a movement that promotes embracing the true meaning of the holiday season by encouraging all of us to GIVE back in smarter, more meaningful ways to help our local communities.
When you make a donation for a STAR in memory or honor of a loved one you become a part of this online movement to make the world a better place to live!
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM (EST)
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