Giving Tuesday in Salem
Year-end giving can feel overwhelming. Managing budgets that are already squeezed, determining which organizations to support, and deciding how to give—it can be a lot. Here’s a list of some ways you can maximize your impact around Salem on Giving Tuesday, no matter your budget.
Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties
Donate during #GivingTuesday to double your impact thanks to a matching gift from a local donor.
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=bgcsalem&id=24
Catholic Community Services
Mission Benedict is collecting donations to ensure families have food on the table and toys under the tree this Christmas.
www.ccswv.org/mb-food-drive
Center 50+ and the Highland Neighborhood Association
The second annual Gifts & Goodies event is December 14th from 11 am to 1 pm at Center 50+. Bring donations, wrap gifts, and decorate cookies to share with neighbors and take home. Gifts go to local seniors in the most need.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=982793477217829&set=a.628334292663751
Church at the Park
Drop off new pillows, hooded sweatshirts, socks and underwear, or hats and gloves at one of the participating donation sites to help their Room in the Inn program provided unsheltered neighbors with much-needed necessities this winter.
https://www.church-at-the-park.org/room-in-the-inn
Family Building Blocks
Participate in their Hope for the Holidays program and ensure local families have children's books, coats, educational toys, and more under the tree for Christmas. And if you’re feeling extra festive, consider attending their Gala of Trees fundraiser on Friday, December 6.
https://familybuildingblocks.org/hopefortheholidays/
Liberty House
Add a couple more items to your cart on Cyber Monday to help fulfill Liberty House’s Amazon wish list. Choose from a holiday wish list for their families or pick one of their most-needed items.
https://a.co/fKnbCrD
Operation Christmas Cheer
A shameless plug for our own Christmas initiative? I’m not above it! Have your kids or students write/make holiday cards to be delivered to local seniors living in retirement or assisted living communities. More details at the link below.
www.mwphilanthropy.org/christmas-cheer
Salem Angels
Join a Love Box group or sign up to mentor youth through their Dare to Dream program for an investment that lasts year-round.
https://www.salemangels.org/get-involved.html
Salem Leadership Foundation
Help SLF meet their Year-End Match goal! And while you’re on their website, check out the Community Calendar they manage for an updated look at what’s happening in the nonprofit world in Salem.
https://www.salemlf.org/donate/
Of course, these are just a few of the wonderful ways you can get involved and support our local nonprofits this holiday season. There’s a nonprofit serving nearly every facet of our community, so choose a cause you care most about. And if you need help identifying one, drop us an email below! I’d be delighted to help connect you.