#GivingTuesday
Are you part of the global celebration of a new tradition of generosity? Have you given back yet today?
Now that Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have all passed, it’s time we sit back and give back to those in this world less fortunate than us. #GivingTuesday is a global day that is dedicated to just that – giving back. Charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world are coming together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
It’s easy to say you’re thankful, take advantage of great deals and give a bit back, too! Here are a few of the places that our team has given back to.
Bivona Child Advocacy Center delivers excellence in child abuse response, healing and prevention through collaborative service, awareness, education and leadership.
The Park School of Buffalo is investing in a new science building-The Knopp-Hailpern Center- a $4 million project that will provide students with more access to Park’s on-campus pond and marsh, which will greatly enhance their learning experience. The new building will also allow for the creation of what Park deems a “living laboratory,” featuring elements that students can design, maintain and monitor.
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome through education and information, research, and support for individuals with Angelman syndrome, their families and other concerned parties. We exist to give all of them a reason to smile, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Girls on the Run! is a life-changing, non-profit program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding research, finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
With nationally recognized and award-winning programs and exhibits, the most generous free admission policy in the area, and a mission to provide critically important informal learning experiences for all, Explore & More has become an important asset to the well-being of children and families in Western New York.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding research, finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
Girls Education Collaborative (GEC) is a US-based 501(c) 3 non-profit that supports and promotes the efforts of local communities in developing countries to improve educational opportunities for girls. We bring together local and global participants around grass roots, community driven projects where girls education is at the core.
Gerard Place provides transitional housing and supportive programs for homeless, single-parent families. We strengthen the community by empowering individuals and families toward self-sufficiency via community education and outreach.
Kaleida Health is the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, serving the area’s eight counties with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive healthcare services. Its expert, compassionate healthcare professionals are committed to providing the best possible outcomes and experience for patients and visitors.
Ben is living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne is a progressive neuromuscular disease that eventually affects every muscle in the body, causing widespread weakness and rendering
those with Duchenne unable to move. We are raising money to build an addition to accommodate Ben’s needs, including a first floor bedroom and bathroom while raising awareness.
One of Western New York’s oldest human service agencies, Child and Family Services fosters safe and healthy environments for children and families in local homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
Lisa Lannon needs a X-Mas Miracle because she is critically ill with Lyme Borreliosis Complex. It is a chronic, inflammatory disease marked by a group of infections that include the bacteria Borrelia burdorferi, Babesia, Bartonella, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia.
Make-A-Wish® Western New York grants over 150 wishes a year to children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. We believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us in everything we do. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.
Compass House provides runaway, homeless and street youth with safe shelter and services, through a voluntary and mutually agreed-upon process, in an environment that supports dignity, respect and self-reliance.
Mikey’s Way Foundation helps children cope with the isolation, boredom and fearassociated with life-threatening illnesses. It is the goal of the foundation to be able to connect every child with their friends, family and school, enabling them to cope with the long hours, days and weeks of separation that they must endure.
Be thankful everyday and don’t forget to give a little something back today (and everyday)!