The Skaneateles YMCA joins the global movement of #GivingTuesday
After the festivities of Thanksgiving and the deals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes a day
dedicated to giving back in a tangible way. #GivingTuesday is the Tuesday following Thanksgiving day
(in the U.S.), which falls on November 29, 2016.
#GivingTuesday is an initiative to unite communities, inspire giving and celebrate the beauty of unity.
For the past 5 years, this global campaign has been linking generosity to not- for- profits by inspiring
friends, families and communities to find creative ways to give back. For some, this looks like giving
up a cup of coffee to donate the proceeds to their cause; to others, it is making a year- end pledge.
Through this campaign, the Skaneateles YMCA seeks to engage and enlarge the Y community through
two- way gratitude: Exemplifying that we are thankful for our members and community, and offering
opportunities for them to extend their gratitude in return. Our blog and social medias will be filled with
stories and testimonies that reflect how generosity supports our organization and spurs us on.
The generosity of the Skaneateles community 15 years ago enabled the construction of the
Community Center. The Y’s mission is to ensure that the programs and services offered at the Y are
accessible to all. Free swim lessons for 7 year olds, after school child care and health and wellness
opportunities for adults are some of the programs supported by community giving.
The opportunities to get involved financially come in many fun and creative forms.
3 Easy Ways To Give for #GivingTuesdaY:
1. Find us on Facebook and click the “Donate” button
2. Mail your gift to: 97 State Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
3. Shop with Amazon Smile at www.smile.amazon.com
Creative Ways to Raise Awareness:
1. Spread the word. Share with a friend what you know about #GivingTuesday
2. Go social. After you make your donation, take a #unselfie and post it on your favorite social
media
3. Get others involved. Collect spare change.
To learn more about the #GivingTuesday movement or to join in the celebration of giving visit:
Website: www.auburnymca.net/skaneateles
Facebook: www.facebook.com/skanymca
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ skanycc