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Volume 11 | Issue No. 90
"The support we provide is meant to reduce stress, and provide
a safe space to be seen and heard during a woman or birthing
person's most vulnerable time."
- Tonia Wright, Founder/CEO of Altruism, Inc.
For one special day each year,
GivingTuesday unites people worldwide
under a shared mission: to give, uplift, and
inspire. Since its grassroots beginnings in
2012, the movement has grown into a
global force, with individuals, nonprofits,
and companies in more than 80 countries
participating. Observed on the Tuesday
after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday has
become a day where the collective
power of compassion shines brightest,
moving millions to support essential causes.
In 2023, the movement raised $3.1 billion
in the U.S. alone, showing the profound
impact of people coming together.
Yet beyond the dollars and volunteer
hours, GivingTuesday speaks to something
deeper—a universal drive to care for
others. In every community, countless
hands and hearts work year-round to
create a better world. On this day, their
work is recognized, supported, and
celebrated.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact
Consider the countless faces behind the
scenes: the volunteers who serve warm
meals; the mentors guiding young people
toward a brighter future; and the health
care workers ensuring mothers and babies
receive essential care in rural areas. These
people come from all walks of life, yet
they share a common motivation: the
belief that giving is powerful, and even
small acts of service can make a profound
difference.
Among them is Marilyn Turner of Kansas
City, Missouri, who recently shared her
experience volunteering with the Church
of the Resurrection's mobile food pantry.
so humble and kind. We served over 75
families today."
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