Will You Give To Help The Community on Giving Tuesday?
You've heard of small business Saturday but how about Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is set for November 30 and it's a chance for you to give back and help your community.
Yakima Union Gospel Mission officials say they hope you give to help homeless
Officials with the Yakima Union Gospel Mission are hoping you'll consider helping the homeless. The mission has sent out an email to people in the community saying your donation to the mission helps create hope in many people who have lost all hope. The email reads "as many people try to rebuild their lives after setbacks they’ve suffered during another difficult year, it’s important for our community to rally together to help one another! Your #GivingTuesday gift will share the blessings of food, safe shelter and much more with those in our care here at Yakima Union Gospel Mission."
It won't take much to make an impact
Hot meals – 1 meal is just $2.07
Beds + blankets
Hygiene items
Clothing
Medical care
Counsel + prayer
Job training
The director of the mission says every dollar counts
The Executive Director of the mission, Mike Johnson says your donation helps provide More help to hungry and homeless people. He says "give more on #GivingTuesday by supporting the ministry to local hungry and homeless! What better way and day to give back and bless others?" Your help will help others heal and help families who are hurting and in need of a fresh start. More hope for those taking the first steps to change their lives.
You can find information on the mission website
You can learn more about Giving Tuesday and donate at yugm.org.
GivingTuesday is always the first Tuesday following Black Friday, which marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. This year, GivingTuesday will take place on November 30.