GivingTuesday is Coming: Ways You Can Make a Difference in Your Community

This year’s GivingTuesday event will take place on December 3, 2024. Millions of people will use their power of, “radical generosity” to change the world. Giving in the United States totaled $3.1 billion in 2023. 34 million adults in the U.S. participated. Here is some information on this popular movement:

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round.

The movement continues to grow in year-over-year donation volume, reach and impact – driving increased donations and behavior change. Whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or finding virtual volunteer opportunities with their favorite causes—everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.

Here are some ideas you might consider:

• Share kindness with your neighbors.
• Volunteer virtually or share your talents
• Give your voice to a cause that matters to you
• Discover a local fundraiser, community drive or coordinated event to join others in your area or with your same interests in giving back — they need your help. Search for opportunities here
• Give to your favorite cause or a fundraiser to help those in need.
• Talk about giving and generosity using the hashtag #GivingTuesday

You can learn more about the GivingTuesday movement here.

Giving is integral to First Federal Bank. We will once again double the match amount raised that day for the Community Rewards Program. It is easy for our customers to sign-up, and a simple way to make an impact in the community. Every time a pin-based transaction occurs, a portion is given back. To learn more, contact your local branch or visit ffbf.com.