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Follow on Google News | #GivingTuesday reaches the West Coast as The Gary L. Hoop Foundation launches Giving Tuesday So-CalLong Beach Mayor Robert Garcia proclaims December 1st, 2015 to be #givingtuesday in the City of Long Beach.
The regional campaign launched Monday, June 22nd with significant support from the City of Long Beach, where Mayor Robert Garcia officially proclaimed December 1st, 2015 to be #GivingTuesday. (http://givingtuesdaysocal.org/ Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is the brainchild of the folks at the 92nd Street Y in New York City’s Upper East Side. This “day of giving” is situated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, immediately after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday was intended to give people the opportunity after two days which are synonymous with consumption, to then think about others. Originally, it was thought to be dependent on the American holiday shopping season. However, as the idea spreads across the globe, it has become clear that the wonderful concept has carved its own place in the minds of individuals worldwide. The data which has been accumulated in the first three years of #GivingTuesday tells a wonderful story about the efficacy of this campaign. Check out the infographic (https://twitter.com/ Giving Tuesday So-Cal is a regional campaign which aims to unite nonprofit organizations, corporate partners, and individuals in the Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Metro area in their philanthropic efforts on #givingtuesday. The second year campaign is organized by The Gary L. Hoop Foundation, a Signal Hill based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to restoring the joy of childhood for children facing severe illness, disability, or disease. For more information, please visit http://www.givingtuesdaysocal.org or http://www.garyskids.org. End
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