EDMONTON -- An annual day of giving that normally takes place in December is making an early appearance to help those struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Giving Tuesday Now is on May 5.
Organizers are asking Canadians to show their kindness and generosity to help their community.
Many Alberta non-profits are participating, raising money for people in need.
��TODAY ONLY - #BringTheLove for families in need...
— Bissell Centre (@BissellCentre) May 5, 2020
Every $15 donation in support of our Child & Family Services will be MATCHED with a ready-bake pizza for a family in need by @Lovepizza_yeg. (Up to 400)
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Today’s the day! #GivingTuesdayNow is here - it's time to act!
— The Mustard Seed Edmonton (@mustardseedyeg) May 5, 2020
Donate now: https://t.co/3ORAYN4xTL
Make a difference in the life of someone experiencing homelessness and help combat COVID-19.
All #GivingTuesday donations MATCHED by @FairfieldWatson.#GivingTuesdayCa �� pic.twitter.com/gKy4Wt30mu
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
— SchizophreniaAlberta (@SchizophreniaAB) May 5, 2020
Our sincerest thanks to everyone that has supported us over the past 40 years! SSA relies heavily on donations in order to sustain and grow our services. https://t.co/34wp3RqWAy pic.twitter.com/9fATMYYPQb
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving as a response to the need caused by COVID-19.
— YESS (@YESSorg) May 5, 2020
Our goal is to raise $7000 today at https://t.co/852TA2xvmC—the amount to support one youth for one year at YESS!
May online donations will be matched by @TD_Canada up to $25,000! pic.twitter.com/oVxsSUjQno
In times of crisis, YWCAs step up and answer the call to address the needs of the most vulnerable. But we can't do it alone. This #GivingTuesdayNow, support YWCA Edmonton as we provide critically needed affordable mental health supports for those in need.https://t.co/NZ0yRyHEpF
— YWCA Edmonton (@YWCAEdmonton) May 5, 2020
“The truth is, you never know when it’s going to be your family who needs the Stollery. We never thought it would be us.” Terra, Madelyn’s mom.
— Stollery Kids (@StolleryKids) May 5, 2020
Today on #GivingTuesdayNow, donate to help kids like Madelyn, who's had 2 heart surgeries & is awaiting her 3rd: https://t.co/ElKCXrYfvl pic.twitter.com/GRfFLIvsrc
#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that happens TODAY! – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. https://t.co/GZCaxNVujN #alberta #yyc #yeg
— Cerebral Palsy AB (@CPAlberta) May 5, 2020
Today is #givingtuesday and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us. #yegcommunity #yeg #yegmusicians #yeglocal https://t.co/peKFZFiyrW pic.twitter.com/wPd81tz48C
— Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (@edmsymphony) May 5, 2020
