Giving Tuesday Opportunities for Briarcliff and Pleasantville

Giving Tuesday follows up Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday by reminding everyone that it’s better to give than to get.

Many nonprofits have organized special activities to honor the #GivingTuesday movement.

Here are some local nonprofits listed in The Journal News’ “Give Where You Live” database. Find more in the region at Volunteer New York!

Don’t see your favorite charity here? Add it in the comments.

• A-Home
• ArtsWestchester
• Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
• My Sister’s Place
• Pace Women’s Justice Center
• Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers
• United Way of Westchester and Putnam
• Westchester Library System

Volunteer New York! has a special challenge going on for Giving Tuesday: donate time as well as or instead of money.

Take Our Challenge This December! #GivingTuesday inspires personal philanthropy and encourages bigger, better and smarter charitable giving during the holiday season.

We ask you to consider supporting Volunteer New York! on Giving Tuesday and donating at least $50 dollars or two hours of volunteering time in 2015!

Do you have suggestions for those who want to give this year but are tight on money? Tell us in the comments.