Since it started in 2012, Giving Tuesday has been celebrated every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. and around the world.
Since it started in 2012, Giving Tuesday has been celebrated every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. and around the world.
The campaign encourages people to give back during the holiday season, whether that means donating money to a charity or volunteering time to help someone else in their communities.
Asha Curran, Giving Tuesday’s CEO, said right now it’s critical to support local causes, communities and non-profit organizations
“GivingTuesday’s mission is to inspire generosity among as many people as possible, not just raise as many dollars as possible. Generosity has such important correlations with civic participation, community cohesion and well-being,” Curran said.
In 2024, community organizations are hosting Giving Tuesday campaigns starting Dec. 3 to give back to those in need throughout the Mahoning Valley.
Community Foundation Mahoning Valley
For their Giving Tuesday 2023 campaign, the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley was able to collect $235,000 for their funds by matching donations from community members.
Hundreds of local donors contributed a total of $90,606.
For 2024, CFMV president Casey Krell’s team set aside $50,000 to match all donations.
“We were astounded to have such an incredible response to Giving Tuesday And Beyond last year and we’re just as excited to see what the Mahoning Valley community does this year,” said Krell. “With an average gift of $20, last year’s campaign showed that anyone can be a philanthropist. All it takes is giving back to a cause you care about, whether that’s with a few dollars as you can afford it, volunteering or spreading the word about their work.”
On Dec. 3, for every $10 donation, the foundation will donate an additional $25, turning the donation into a $35 contribution.
Then on Dec. 1 through Dec. 8, the foundation will match donations dollar for dollar, up to $1,250 for each agency fund.
Donate to one of the community funds between Dec. 2 to 8 and the foundation will match your donation:
Animal Charity of Ohio Fund (New in 2024)
Angels for Animals Endowment Fund
Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning-Shenango Chapter Fund
Autism Society of the Mahoning Valley Fund
Beatitude House Endowment Fund Bridgeway to Thriving Funds (Thrive 10:10, New in 2024)
Community Living Endowment Fund
Doris Burdman Fund for Mental Health (COMPASS Family and Community Services)
Easter Seals Building Tomorrows Fund
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley Fund (New in 2024)
Inspiring Minds Youngstown Inc. Fund (New in 2024)
Interfaith Home Maintenance Service Fund (Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.)
Joseph E. Scarvell Youth Theatre Endowment Fund (The Youngstown Playhouse)
Junior League of the Mahoning Valley Endowment Fund
Leadership Mahoning Valley Fund
Kiwanis Club of Youngstown Endowment Fund
Mahoning County Saddle Horse 4-H Committee Endowment Fund
Mahoning Valley College Access Program Fund (MyPath Mahoning Valley)
Mary B. Smith Fund (Altrusa International of Youngstown)
Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County Fund (New in 2024)
Meridian Community Care Endowment Fund
Millcreek Children’s Center Fund
Ohio North East Health Systems Endowment Fund (ONE Health Ohio)
Opera Western Reserve Endowment Fund
Potential Development Endowment Fund
Project MKC Agency Fund
Regional Chamber Foundation Fund
Simply Slavic Cultural Preservation Fund (New in 2024)
Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program Fund (COMPASS Family and Community Services)
Someplace Safe Endowment Fund
Thrive Mahoning Valley Welcoming Fund (New in 2024)
Trumbull County Historical Society Agency Endowment Fund
Trumbull County Historical Society Operating Fund
Trumbull County Coaches Association Fund
United Way of Trumbull County Endowment Fund
Valley Community Mental Health Fund
W. Fenton Meredith Memorial Fund (St. James Meeting House at Boardman Park)
Warren City Schools Foundation Fund
William A. Conti Memorial Organ Fund (Stambaugh Auditorium)
William and Arden Farragher Endowment Fund for Help Hotline Crisis Center, Inc.
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Fund
Youngstown CityScape Fund
Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center Capital Fund
Beginning Dec. 2, donations can be made online or by mailing a check to the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley at 201 E. Commerce St. Suite 150 Youngstown Ohio 44503. Include the agency fund’s name in the memo line that you’d like to receive the donation.
Catholic Charities
The Catholic Charities started accepting donations Nov. 1 through Dec. 3 for Giving Tuesday 2024 with the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Catholic Charities
The Catholic Charities started accepting donations Nov. 1 through Dec. 3 for Giving Tuesday 2024 with the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
Monetary gifts made to Catholic Charities during the Season of Giving will keep families stably housed, put food on tables and allow utility services to remain connected.
The funds from community members are distributed across six counties for direct assistance to individuals and families in need.
Learn more at the Catholic Charities’ annual Breakfast with the Bishop from 8 - 1 a.m. Dec. 3 at Saint Michael Parish Family Life Center in Canfield. The event features a breakfast and brief presentation from Bishop David J. Bonnar, a holiday bake sale, a basket raffle and a collection box for perishable/taxable goods.
Check out the “education stations” highlighting Catholic Charities’ ministries and services. Tickets are $35.00 per person and available online.
