The Most Human Thing Is To Be In Need
I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the givers
In case you missed it, it’s GivingTuesday. The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping and sales often extends across the weekend into Cyber Monday specials.
After that whole spend fest (for many consumers, anyway), comes GivingTuesday — a global movement celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The purpose is simple as “a day that encourages people to do good.”
GivingTuesday is an ongoing weekly event, but it’s perhaps most recognizable today, as the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. That’s when more people and businesses tend to make an effort to “give back” in a myriad of ways, and to encourage others to give back too.
Giving back means different things to different people. Sometimes, it’s giving to charity through a more traditional non-profit organization. Sometimes, it’s giving to other causes, like individual campaigns on GoFundMe.
Of course, there are many other ways for us to lend a helping hand. Some folks might choose to highlight certain causes and raise awareness about various needs, while others might volunteer their…
