TYLER, Texas — On Tuesday December 3rd, organizations across the world will be participating in Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday
According to GivingTuesday.org, 'Giving Tuesday' started in 2012, with the idea of encouraging people to do good. It comes during a time when many people are focused on holiday shopping with Black Friday and Cyber Monday happening.
After donating people often share the hashtag #GivingTuesday on social media.
Where to donate in East Texas
In East Texas there are more than 70 organizations participating in Giving Tuesday.
East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance, Trinity School of Texas and other locations are participating in Longview.
Locations in Tyler include Bethesda Health Clinic, Fit Steps for Life, the East Texas Food Bank, the Mentoring Alliance and more.
How to donate
To donate to Bethesda Health Clinic click here.
To donate to Fit Steps for Life Tyler click here.
All locations can be found on GivingTuesday.org.