PORTLAND, Ore. — GivingTuesday is an annual global generosity movement encouraging the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Generally, GivingTuesday follows Cyber Monday and falls in the first week of December. #GivingTuesdayNOW has been moved to May 5 as a response to our current situation.
A global threat like COVID-19 affects more than just the infected. A pandemic like this touches every person on the planet, and it presents an opportunity to come together as a global community.
“As a global community, we can mourn this moment of extreme crisis while also finding the opportunity to support one another," said Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday. "We each have the power to make an impact with acts of generosity, no matter how small, and to ensure the sustainability of organizations and services that are crucial to the care and support of our communities.
"#GivingTuesdayNow is a chance for us to stand united and use grassroots generosity to show that we are all in this together, beginning to end. Even as many face financial uncertainty, generosity is not about size. Every act of kindness is not only a beacon of hope, it’s a critical act of civic and social solidarity," Curran said.
#GivingTuesdayNow is an ideal time for you to show your support for the frontline workers, unsung heroes, and the grassroots organizations that are helping our most vulnerable in our communities.
If you are in a place that you can give and are looking for a trusted organization to support, below is a list of non-profit companies that have partnered with KGW over the years.
Non-profits interested in working with KGW in the future can contact Josh Shreck.
Here are additional resources if you are an individual in need of help:
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