Top 9 Giving Tuesday Organizations In Grand Rapids #givingtuesday

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Giving Tuesday

Top 9 Giving Tuesday Organizations In Grand Rapids

 

What is Giving Tuesday

According to GivingTuesday.org, Giving Tuesday is “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. “

 

This national day of giving occurs annually on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  In Grand Rapids, Michigan alone, there are many nonprofit organizations and small business that depend on donations and gifts to continuously provide the services they offer to the community.  And this, is something you can take part in to help strengthen your community.

 

Ways To Give

There are many ways to give. Donations come in many forms,  here’s how:

  • Paying it forward

  • Donating or gifting money

  • Providing nourishment

  • Advocating and giving voice

  • Volunteering your time or your talents to help others.

 Organizations You Can Give To Below:

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and School of Theatre Arts

As a community theatre, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre understands the importance of individuals feeling engaged to our mission Their mission is to entertain, educate, and engage our community through the Theatre Arts. To continue these services you can provide a financial donation here.

Grand Rapids Public Library

There is more than one way to donate. However, if you make a financial donation Your gift will contribute to programs like GR Reads, the Summer Reading Program and Taste of Soul Sunday. Your gift will also provide funding for special projects like the rain garden at the Main Library. Click here to learn ways to donate.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Donate now by clicking here.

Help Pregnancy Aid

HELP Pregnancy Aid, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing life-affirming support and services to women and families. Donating to Help Pregnancy aid helps to support new mothers and their babies with maternity clothes, infant clothes, formula, car seats and more click here to donate.

Hook A Sista Up (HASU)

HASU is about connecting with other women entrepreneurs for support, collaboration, and growing your business network. To help women entrepreneurs to obtain supportive services you can give a monetary donation here.

IM Kids 3rd Meal

IM Kids 3rd Meal provides evening meals to food-insecure children in Ionia & Montcalm counties in Michigan. To donate, visit Ionia County Intermediate School District.

I Understand Love Heals

i understand is a non-profit organization, social media group and apparel campaign to support those who have lost a loved one by suicide or struggle with mental illness. i understand believes in a future where the stigma associated with mental/brain illness is erased. You can donate here

New Destiny Pathways

New Destiny Pathways provides affordable housing along with mentorship through community resources for young women aging out of foster care (ages 18-21). New Destiny Pathways goal is to making sure that youth have access to a range of internal and external services, resources and supports to reach optimal health. To make an impact in a young woman’s life you can provide a contribution here.

Women At Risk International (WAR)

Women At Risk, International unites and educates women to create circles of protection and hope around at-risk women and children through culturally sensitive, value-added intervention projects. Donations to WAR helps to provide a resource to women and children who  have been helped out of trafficking. To help support WAR’s efforts, you can designate your donation here

Many of these organizations accept donations all year round. So, if you feel the need to provide support beyond Giving Tuesday, feel free to do so. You can also find more about your local #GivingTuesday network at www.GivingTuesday.org.

 

Conclusion

Giving Tuesday is a global event which happens on every first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. There are many organizations in need of the communities contribution to help sustain their services and continue to help build our community. Each of us can also help to build our community by offering our talents, time and other resources.   West Michigan and the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area has an abundance of nonprofit organizations and small businesses that could benefit our support, such as I understand, HASU,  Women at Risk and more. Although this very day is of giving, these services could stand ongoing support.

What is an important organization you plan to donate for GivingTuesday?

Written by: Reynelda Jones, LMSW-C, ADS. CIMHP


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