Celebrate #GivingTuesday

November is the month of giving; we have a day to give thanks, and even special days for retailers to give discounts with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And thanks to the 92nd Street Y, a cultural center in New York, we have an annual day for giving back — #GivingTuesday.

Now in its fifth year, #GivingTuesday is celebrated the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, and was conceived to harness the power of social media to bring businesses, non-profit and community organizations, and individuals and families together to give back.

Building momentum and a better world

In 2015, #GivingTuesday raised $177 million in donations to various causes and organizations. That's an increase of 145% from the previous year and proof that the movement toward building a better world is growing.

Get in on the giving

This year, #GivingTuesday will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 29th. Here are some ways you can join the celebration: 

• Contact a local non-profit to find out how you can help.
• If you don't have extra funds to donate, consider volunteering your time or skills to help a worthy organization.
• Donate toys to a children's organization.
• Make a financial donation to a charity or cause that's important to you.
• Invite your family members, friends, and co-workers to give with you.
• Ask your company to participate in a company-wide giving initiative.
• Use social media to promote #GivingTuesday and share photos of you giving back.

To learn more about this special day and ways you can help, give a look at www.givingtuesday.org.