giving Tuesday

West Michigan is such a supportive, loving and giving community. The Salvation Army of Kent County certainly found that out, as they successfully raised $43,633 on Tuesday, December 1, during the national “Giving Tuesday” – a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season that celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations.

The craziness of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season is being offset today by Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to take a break from shopping and help local organizations to raise money. Many groups in West Michigan are holding special Giving Tuesday events today.

Today is Giving Tuesday. A day designated as an opportunity to remember, and hopefully give, to the wonderful non-profit organizations that answer the need of so many, especially at this time of year. One of the groups always there for us is The Salvation Army. They have just announced that their Grand Rapids Advisory Board has created a $30,000 matching gift to boost public donations in support o

Michigan Blood is teaming up with Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids on Giving Tuesday. For every attempted donation, Michigan Blood will donate $5 to Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids.

Today is "Giving Tuesday" celebration for the Salvation Army of Kent County. It is very significant today, as the Salvation Army of Kent County announced they have received a $30,00 matching gift.