19 Framingham Orgs to Support on #GivingTuesday

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Shoppers go gangbusters for Black Friday, and follow it up with Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But another holiday tradition could make a big difference this holiday season.

Called #GivingTuesday, it reminds us that “it is better to give than to receive.” This day of giving takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

#GivingTuesday, described as “a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration,” is in its fourth year. As it says on the official website, since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

If you are looking to join in on the festivities, #GivingTuesday has a directory of Framingham-based groups participating.

We've included those below, but that's certainly just one sampling of the great local organizations worthy of your support. Can't donate? Volunteer or ask what other non-monetary support your chosen #GivingTuesday recipient could use. Do some research, find a non-profit or community group that speaks to you, and go do some good!

1. One Mission
2. United Way of Tri-County
3. MetroWest Legal Services
4. Land Conservation and Advocacy Trust
5. Jeff's Place Children's Bereavement Center, Inc.
6. New England Wild Flower Society
7. Knox Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America
8. Framingham State University
9. Key Program, Inc.
10. De la Gente
11. PittieLove Rescue, Inc.
12. Framingham History Center
13. Massachusetts 4-H Foundation
14. Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
15. Lutheran Church of Framingham
16. The Christa McAuliffe Charter School
17. Marian High School
18. Stearns Farms CSA
19. MetroWest YMCA

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Joe Lipovich, Patch staff, contributed to this article