GivingTuesday 2021
GivingTuesday is a global movement built upon the common goal to inspire and increase generosity. It is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, give, show kindness, and share what we have with those in need. With so much attention given to what divides us, generosity can help remind us of what unites us.
We can show our generosity in a variety of ways during GivingTuesday—whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to others—everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.
GivingTuesday started in 2012 as a simple idea, incubated at the 92nd Street Y and the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. GivingTuesday is now an independent nonprofit and a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
There are many ways you can give back both locally, and around the world. Below we have listed just a few ideas and we hope to hear from you on more ways our community can give back!
- The Stonington Non-Profits Roundtable: encompassing over 40 nonprofits that serve our Town and region. You can learn more about these important non-profits, as well as fill out a short form if you are interested in learning more about volunteering with one or more organization. Visit: www.stoningtonnonprofits.org/home/get-involved
- Holiday Giving: So many great organization offer ways to give back a head of the holidays. Here are just a few:
- Stonington Human Services and Police Department: Contact Stonington Human Services (ltheodore@stonington-ct.gov) to sign-up to provide a local family with winter boots, and/or come by with gifts for the annual Stuff-A-Cruiser on December 11th from 10am-3pm at the Stonington PD.
- Safe Futures- Serving over 500 families impacted by domestic violence, you can donate gift cards, sign-up to 'adopt-a-family', or purchase general donation items. To learn more visit: safefuturesct.org/holiday-giving-2021
- Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center: Email or call PNC Executive Director at susan@thepnc.org or (860) 599 – 3285, ext. 101 by December 3rd to find out how you can help a family ahead of the holidays.
- Johnny Cake Center: Over 100 families are still on the holiday waitlist. To donate or provide financial assistance email Holiday@Jonnycake.org, call 401-377-8069, or visit 23 Industrial Drive in Westerly.
To share your own ideas please comment on the Town of Stonington's Facebook or Instagram page, or tag us in your own social media posts and include #StoningtonGives. Thank you Stonington!