#GivingTuesday: National Day of Giving and Volunteerism

Food Basket Seeks Community Support on #GivingTuesday

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Congressman Don Young (AK-AL) introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing #GivingTuesday, a global day of charitable giving and volunteerism.

#GivingTuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, begins the holiday season in the spirit of service, following widely recognized shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The resolution recognizes that philanthropy and charitable giving transcend party divides and unite people across boundaries.

“Too often, we focus on the issues that divide us, rather than those that unite us,”said Rep. Gabbard. “#GivingTuesday highlights the principles of service, volunteerism, giving back to our communities, and helping those in need. Every single day, each of us can choose to be of service, whether it’s helping a friend or family member, caring for our community and our planet, having a positive impact on those around us, or giving our time to a cause we care about. #GivingTuesday recognizes our opportunity to put service before self and to be a force for positive change in the world.”

“As we kick off the holiday season, it’s extremely important to recognize the hard work and dedication of our many service organizations and non-profits,” said Congressman Young. “Because of your tremendous support and generous donations, these organizations are able to assist countless families and communities across the nation. Alaskans are often recognized for our hospitality and goodwill, and I encourage everyone back home to take part in this special day and share what you can with your local charity or non-profit.”

#GivingTuesday was launched by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation in 2012, and has since become a worldwide movement, harnessing the power of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change.

In its first year, #GivingTuesday brought together more than 2,500 organizations in all 50 States, and it has continued to gain momentum every year since, with more than 35,000 partners in the United States and around the world.

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