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Have You Heard? It's Giving Tuesday!

What do you do after the post-Thanksgiving flurry of shopping activity ... Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday ... finally winds down?

For many, #GivingTuesday, in its second year, is becoming a tradition, and a way to give back to those in the community who are in need of a helping hand. #GivingTuesday is now the official start of the holiday giving season.

Taking part is easy. Is there a local organization you support? Go to their website or Facebook page and make a donation today, then share your passion for that organization with your Facebook or Twitter network - And don’t forget to tag it #GivingTuesday!

If you’d like to help somebody in your neighborhood directly, search through Benevolent.net, find a local person in need and make a donation to them. Benevolent works with local nonprofit organizations to identify low-income individuals who need assistance and validate their needs.

Some local needs currently on the site include:
Michael is disabled, and is looking for assistance with his bus pass and laundry money.
- Amirah is in transitional housing and working part-time, but needs winter clothing.
- Oday is a refugee from Iraq who needs BART and bus money to gain employment and stability.

However you choose to participate, or who or what organization you choose to support, please consider making a donation today, for #GivingTuesday, or anytime during the holiday season.

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