November 28th marks Charlotte’s 10th year celebrating the global generosity movement GivingTuesday locally with #GivingTuesdayCLT, powered by SHARE Charlotte.
Celebrated annually the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Over the past nine years, this event has generated over $40 million in contributions to Charlotte’s nonprofit organizations. On November 28th, Charlotte’s community is encouraged to participate through www.sharecharlotte.org, offering various ways to contribute:
- Monetary Donations: Individuals can donate to an organization that resonates with them. Additionally, the first 300 donors who contribute $50 or more to their chosen nonprofit via sharecharlotte.org on November 28th will have their donation matched by Lowe’s with a $50 electronic gift card to that nonprofit.
- Volunteering: There are numerous opportunities to volunteer, both virtually and in-person.
- Material Donations: Shoppers can fulfill nonprofits’ needs by purchasing items from their Amazon wish lists.
To mark this significant day and boost the spirit of generosity in Charlotte, SHARE Charlotte will organize the #GivingTuesdayCLT Headquarters at Community Matters Cafe from 10 am to 1 pm. The event will feature local nonprofits, media, corporate partners, and community leaders. The schedule includes:
- 10 am – 11:15 am: Interviews with nonprofit representatives, hosted by Jason Harper on Instagram Live.
- 11:30 am – 12:45 pm: Announcements of corporate gifts, also hosted by Jason Harper on Instagram Live.
- 12:45 pm – 1 pm: A raffle prize drawing to conclude the event.