Giving Tuesday all year-round

Published 10:00 am Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Yesterday was recognized across the nation as Giving Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday is recognized as the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is showcased at #GivingTuesday.

And don’t worry if you let the day slip past you. Acts of love and charity are good year-round, especially in the holiday season.

Holiday and end-of-year giving is important and critical to the services provided by many charitable organizations throughout the year.

Giving Tuesday celebrates and encourages philanthropy throughout the year, culminating in the annual day of giving.

We live in a very charitable community as evidenced by the numerous charitable organizations and events that benefit thousands of individuals and families throughout our region.

We also live in a generous community.

We encourage our readers to continue their generosity and do even more to help others if possible.

In so many ways, the true measure of a community is how it cares for those who need its care the most.

Support the charities that are close to your heart, whether a local nonprofit, your church or other organization that you think does the most good.

We encourage you to research the charities and agencies you choose to support, making sure the monies you donate are actually helping others. Unfortunately, charitable scams are numerous and clever (check charitynavigator.org for the run down on major charities).

But there are great agencies and nonprofits right here in Tift County made up of people you know and trust.

There are many ways to give, including volunteering to assist with fundraisers or giving your time to serve those in need.

Whether it is this annual fund or some other charitable donation, we encourage our readers to support families, those in need and participate in #GivingTuesday.