Global Day of Giving Takes Place this Year on November 29
NHEG is planning to raise funds for our Resource and Literacy Center for #GivingTuesday, a global giving movement that has been driven by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. Since its founding in 2012, millions of people have come together to support and champion the causes they believe in and the communities in which they live.
After two days for getting deals – Black Friday and Cyber Monday –#GivingTuesday is a day for giving back. In dozens of towns, cities, regions and states from Alaska to Maine, and Charlotte NC to Dallas TX, people are embracing this day as an opportunity to raise money for local nonprofits, schools and arts organizations; run food and clothing drives; teach children about philanthropy; encourage acts of kindness; collaborate with their neighbors; and celebrate generosity.
In 2015, nonprofits raised more than $117 million online on #GivingTuesday to help make the world a better place in countless ways. Much more was generated offline and through donations of time and other resources. People participated in #GivingTuesday activities in 71 countries around the globe last year, and this year, participating countries include Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Slovenia, Tanzania, the UK and more.
Our organization joined #GIVINGTUESDAY in the hopes of raising much needed funds. Our library is in a storage shed, and we need funds to reopen it. It is so important that we find a space for our library. Some of you may think that since we have a local public library, that is enough. I do love public libraries and have spent hours utilizing their resources. But our library is different. It contains curriculum for students of all ages. Anyone can come in and for a small fee take out curriculum for a week, month, or a year and when they’re done, simply bring it back and exchange it for something else. We have books for every grade, including college, and resources for teachers and tutors. Our library serves all families but with special consideration for home and charter school families that need help on a small budget. We also have a private library that serves those being tutored.
This is one of our major projects but there are many more that are urgent as well.
Pamela Clark, Executive Director of NHEG, says that fundraising is very important. “We are running on a minimal budget of less than $5,000 annually, and our services reach students all over Ohio and the United States. Those in need of educational services normally can’t afford to pay for them. We have made incredible advancements in our program, and our greatest need to continue advancing is money. We help students from all school backgrounds and those that are falling through the cracks in traditional settings.
#GivingTuesday was born in 2012 at 92nd Street Y (92Y), a community and cultural center in New York. Since then, people from different backgrounds, cultures and regions around the world have helped to create a global day of giving that reflects 92Y’s commitment to strengthening communities and repairing the world.
“The tremendous response to #GivingTuesday over the last five years has been both humbling and inspiring,” said Henry Timms, Executive Director of 92Y. “We have seen countless examples of communities coming together to address challenges. Giving is a powerful reminder of our shared humanity, and the willingness of so many to participate and elevate giving is reason for celebration – even with lots of work still to be done.”
Those who are interested in joining New Heights Educational Group’s #GivingTuesday initiative can visit www.NewHeightsEducation.org and give a donation. For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTues and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on social media.
About: The New Heights Educational Group, Inc. promotes literacy for children and adults by offering a range of educational support services. Such services include: assisting families in the selection of schools; organization of educational activities; and acquisition of materials. We promote a healthy learning environment and various enrichment programs for families of preschool and school-age children, including children with special needs.
About #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a movement built by people around the world to celebrate giving of all kinds. It is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), Black Friday and Cyber Monday; this year it falls on November 29, 2016. This movement is the result of the collective power of a unique blend of partners—nonprofits large and small; businesses and corporations; schools and universities; civic campaigns in cities, states and regions; and families and individuals—to inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities and contribute in countless ways to the causes they believe in. Everyone has something to give.
To learn more about #GivingTuesday participants and activities or to join the celebration of giving, please visit:
Website: www.givingtuesday.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday
Twitter: twitter.com/GivingTuesday
