#GivingTuesday: What Causes Do You Support?

GRAFTON, MA — Shoppers go gangbusters on Black Friday, and follow it up with Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But another holiday season movement continues to gain steam.

Called #GivingTuesday, it reminds us at the holidays that “it is better to give than to receive.” This day of giving takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

#GivingTuesday, described as “a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration,” is in its fourth year. As it says on the official website, since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

The concept was created by 92nd Street Y, which is a cultural center in New York City.

Toys for Tots, your local food pantry, animal shelters, the Red Cross, the American Cancer Association - there are thousands of charities, and sometimes it’s hard to know into which jar you should toss your money.
SS Cares, the Massachusetts Special Olympics, the Cancer Resource Foundation and Wheelchair Recycler are just a few nonprofits located right in Grafton.

Find registered nonprofits in Grafton here.

Most importantly, share with other readers your favorite charities, and why. Let us know about these worthy charities in our comments section below.

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