Started ten years ago, #GivingTuesday has become a world-recognized day of online giving, set on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It has grown thanks to its focus on people coming together and celebrating generosity, sharing kindness, and driving charitable activities. The 92nd Street YMCA created this charity day as a juxtaposing event, contrasting Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Year over year, #GivingTuesday participation has grown significantly; in 2021, an estimated 35 million adults participated by donating $2.7 billion in the U.S. alone. Year after year, the day continues to grow as an opportunity to give to organizations impacting the globe with services and support for those in need.
When we launched Promova, we vowed to give back to our communities. This year, we aimed to mirror our values and donate on behalf of our employees to the following organizations:
- The Ronald McDonald House
- Best Friends Animal Society
- MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
- Compassionate Care ALS
- Habitat for Humanity
- Feeding Tampa Bay
- Jewish Family Services
- Northshore Education Consortium
We encourage everyone to find charities you have a special connection with and help us continue the community-oriented and charitable mentality that #GivingTuesday embodies.