After a weekend full of swiping your credit card and clicking “add to cart” an unprecedented amount of times, Giving Tuesday is a much-needed detox to remind us what the holidays are all about. The global day of giving is fueled by the power of social media and encourages people to get involved in their community . But if you have the heart to help but may not have the time, the ability to make a difference is only a click away.
This year, you can support so many wonderful organizations that give back to babies, kids and moms. Here’s the lowdown on how you can add a little good to your day.
Help Kids Fall in Love with Reading
When you purchase a book from Artifact Uprising on Nov. 27, it will donate a children’s book to Book Trust , which supports low income communities around the country. Make sure you check out with the promo code BOOKFORBOOK.
Help Give Back to the Charity of Your Choosing
Amazon is celebrating charity this holiday season.
- Starting Nov. 27, customers can donate a toy to Toys for Tots via Alexa by simply saying, “Alexa, donate to Toys for Tots.” Amazon will be matching customer donations throughout the end of the year, toy for toy, doubling customers’ contributions.
- Also new this holiday season, you can shop Charity Lists and donate an item to your favorite charity.
- AmazonSmile is a way to support your favorite charity when you shop on Amazon, at no extra cost. Start your shopping at smile.amazon.com and a portion of your purchase of eligible items will be donated to the charity of your choosing.
Help a Family Get Baby Gear
In honor of the holiday season, with any baby carrier purchased on their site, BabyBjorn will donate a carrier to Baby2Baby , which provides low-income children, ages 0 to 12 years old, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities every child deserves. The promotion began on Nov. 23 and runs through Nov. 27
Help Families with Babies in the NICU
Ingrid & Isabel , a maternity clothing company, teamed up with the Superhero Project for the PJs With a Smile campaign. The movement is designed so no mom of a NICU baby leaves the hospital empty-handed. When new moms are discharged, they receive a note from a former NICU mom and new pajamas to remind them to rest and recover. The clothing company will donate 30 pairs of pajamas and donate a portion of all online pajama sales on Nov. 27.
Help Feed Hungry Children
Cuddle+kind makes beautiful, hand-knit dolls that help feed children. Year-round, for every cuddle+kind doll sold, the company gives 10 meals to children in need. But to celebrate Giving Tuesday, you can double the impact. The purchase of one doll on Nov. 27 will provide 20 meals to children in need.
Help a Child in Crisis
Wisdom by Kids is a digital tool created by Johnson & Johnson that turns the witty things kids say into memorable pieces of art, all while supporting children’s health around the world. It’s pretty simple: every time you create a quote and share it on social media, Johnson & Johnson will donate $1 to Save the Children for up to $1,000,000.
Help Kids Read
From Nov. 27 through Dec. 12, zulily is teaming up with Penguin Random House and First Book, to help provide books to children in need across the country. The special sales events features a curated selection of children’s books . Each Penguin Random House book purchased labeled with the “BUY 1, GIVE 1” badge will trigger a new children’s book donation, up to 100,000 books, to First Book , a nonprofit that provides new books and other essentials to children in need nationwide. In addition, each time a shopper likes, shares or comments on a Books for Kids post, a book donation will be triggered.
Help the Environment and Fight Childhood Cancer
Love Your Melon is celebrating the day of giving with the launch of a new eco-friendly beanie. The Rose Foil Beanies were originally created exclusively for Von Maur and Dry Goods stores, and now they’re available for a limited time online. Shop the surprise release and get free shipping and a free gift on Nov. 27 until 11:59 PM CT. Additionally, year-round, 50 percent of net profit from the sale of all Love Your Melon products is given to the Love Your Melon Fund to support the fight against pediatric cancer.
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Help Sick Kids’ Wishes Come True
You can help Make-A-Wish grant sick kids’ wishes by donating in honor of the holiday season. On average, it takes 183 donors to grant a child’s wish, and this Giving Tuesday the foundation wants to raise enough funds to grant 30 wishes.
Help Create a Better Tomorrow for Kids
Old Navy and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered to maximize the donations made to Boys & Girls Clubs directly this holiday season. From Nov.15 to Dec. 31, Old Navy will match any donation made on bgca.org , up to $100,000. Plus, in honor of Giving Tuesday, Old Navy will triple match any donations made to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Help Keep Someone Warm
This holiday season, American Eagle and Aerie partnered with Delivering Good , which helps those affected by poverty and tragedy by distributing clothing, shoes, toys, books and other useful items. For every winter accessory (hats, gloves and scarves) purchased at AE and Aerie from Nov. 27 through Dec. 6, the companies will donate a warm winter hat to someone in need.
