Have you heard of GivingTuesday?

It’s a global day of giving taking place right on the tails of a couple of the biggest consumer shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

It’s intended to be a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support charities and non-profits, in your community and beyond. Consider it a kick-off to the giving season!

Whether it’s making a donation, volunteering time, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, GivingTuesday is a movement for everyone who can give something back.

 You can join in as the community celebrates GivingTuesday with acts of generosity and support across Central Alberta.  Show us your support by posting your “#UNselfie” to social media using the hashtag #centralabgives throughout the month of November, leading up to GivingTuesday on November 28, 2017.

Central Alberta Gives is a group of local-non-profits who come together to encourage all Canadians to join the movement, give and volunteer for charities of their choice.

Here’s a list of and links to members of  the 2017 Central Alberta Gives working group:

As Central Alberta’s volunteer centre, we promote and encourage volunteering in Red Deer and Central Alberta. Through our comprehensive website, convenient downtown location, and relevant programs and workshops, we connect volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses to create successful volunteer relationships in Central Alberta.

 

Family Services of Central Alberta

Family Services of Central Alberta is a nonprofit organization that provides preventive, supportive, and early intervention services throughout Central Alberta. Incorporated in 1970, our record for excellence and community service has been built on the delivery of accountable, innovative programs and services based on best practices.

 

The Lending Cupboard

The Lending Cupboard provides medical equipment to Albertans, enhancing quality of life by maintaining mobility, independence and dignity.

 

Red Deer & District Community Foundation

Since 1989, the Red Deer & District Community Foundation has been a 360° grant maker that invests in projects, programs, and organizations to build a stronger central Alberta.

 

Magdalene House

Magdalene House Society facilitates safe environments for the recovery of persons exploited through human trafficking by influencing policy through dialogue with government, building awareness through education and advocacy towards the elimination of human trafficking and providing a long-term care facility offering physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual services for persons exploited through human trafficking.

 

Central Alberta Victim and Wellness Support Society 

Our mandate is to provide direct support, information, referral and education for victims of crime or tragedy until their own support systems are in place. We assist in bridging the gap from hurt to hope to empower survivors of crime and tragedy to take control of their lives.

 

Ponoka Family & Community Support Services

Through supportive, preventative and locally driven programs Ponoka FCSS enhances the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our staff is dedicated to fostering independence in all individuals.