Giving Back this Holiday Season
It’s the Giving Season. Many of us give and receive so much at this time of year.
We’re excited to share some inspiration for community generosity. We’ll keep adding to this list. Reach out to us at info@cfnl.ca if you have something you’d like to share.
For more inspiration, listen to CBC NL’s The Signal from Giving Tuesday to hear CFNL’s Executive Director, Nicole Dawe, and other guests share many ideas about how to give back this holiday season.
As we approach the tax receipt deadline of December 31, we’re here to help with supporting your giving, too. Please feel free to call or email if we can support you.
Giving Tuesday Events & Initiatives
December 3, 2024, is Giving Tuesday. It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is an opportunity to focus on giving back rather than getting.
Many charities have special matching or other initiatives that kick off on Giving Tuesday; make sure you check in on your favourites. Online giving is going to be especially important for all charities this year as organizations across the country paused direct mail campaigns because of the Canada Post strike. Many charities receive a large portion of their donations during the final two months of the year. Pay special attention to your email and social media for special opportunities to give back.
1) Give Kindness – Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbour or stranger out, standing up for an issue, community or cause that you care about, there are many ways you can give back. Here are 50 acts of kindness ideas to get you inspired.
2) CanadaHelps Gift Cards – Many people like to give gift cards at this time of year. CanadaHelps has you covered with gift cards that allow the recipient to make a donation to any charity in Canada. Also great for birthdays and other celebrations. 🙂
3) Creative Gifts for Everyone – Check out Business and Arts NL’s annual holiday gift guide to find 230 local and unique gifts created by 78 creatives from across the province. Local handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list! Whether you’re looking for something contemporary or a bit more traditional, this gift guide includes items for every age, style and budget.