Giving Tuesday: You Can Help our Community

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South Walton area groups and organizations are participating in today's global GIVING TUESDAY event. This is an opportunity to help support vital non-profit groups who are working to help our community in many different ways year round and especially during this time of need for so many.

We're sharing some of our community's Giving Tuesday fundraising events from some of our outstanding groups. Please consider donating. Feel free to post a local group you would like to promote here as well.

GIVING TUESDAY May 5, 2020

#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

A global threat like COVID-19 affects more than just the infected. A pandemic like this touches every person on the planet, and it presents an opportunity to come together as a global community.

Together we’ll show our support for frontline workers, unsung heroes, and the grassroots organizations that are helping our most vulnerable communities around the world. Mark your calendar for May 5, 2020 and get ready for the most epic #GivingTuesday yet. GivingTuesdayNow | May 5, 2020

Ideas
We can still show social connection and come together on behalf of our communities even while practicing physical distancing.

• Support healthcare workers by donating supplies, advocating for them, and staying home.
• Give to the organizations that you love most – no amount is too little and nonprofits need our support.
• Help out small businesses by buying gift cards or writing an online review.
• Combat loneliness by reaching out to a neighbor, relative, seniors or veterans.

 

[Teresa]

Food For Thought
Serving children and families in Okaloosa and Walton Counties

#GivingTuesdayNow will help Food For Thought kick off our Summer Meal Program, in order to continue to feed families over the summer months. Typically, we feed 600 families each summer, but in the current environment, we know that the need will be ongoing and growing.

#HowWeHelp: By continuing to fight childhood hunger, and be a support of our community during this pandemic to ensure no one is left hungry while schools are closed providing food every other week with at least 30 Food Items for each family.

#YouCanHelp: By donating today. $30 will feed one family for one week. No amount is too small and all amounts add up to help fight the hunger gap. Please share via email, text, and social media! You can also set up a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign through the link below.

TEXT: GIVNOW to 44321
Thank you for your continued support and helping our community during this very hard time for many.

Text To Give Now!]

 

[Teresa]

SINFONIA GULF COAST

Your support is instrumental to our success! It is times like these that the arts are needed more than ever. If you are able, we would sincerely appreciate your consideration for a contribution. We thank you, our extraordinary community, for your continued support!

Donate on website:
Sinfonia Gulf Coast - home

Donate on facebook:
Sinfonia Gulf Coast

 

[Teresa]

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County

It's #GivingTuesdayNow! There's no better time to amplify your giving efforts! In support of #GivingTuesdayNow, gifts through the campaign are eligible for matching funds throughout the ENTIRE month of May through a collaborative initiative between Nonprofit Hub, Do More Good, and Firespring. A contribution of any size will make an impact as we work to bring healing and hope to our corner of the world.

SUPPORT THE ARTS!
Inspire others to help strengthen our community by giving to the Cultural Arts Alliance! All funds received will go towards our recently launched Emergency Relief Fund for Artists to address the immediate economic needs of local professional artists who have experienced loss of income due to COVID-19.

We realize there are many organizations you can choose to support, and we appreciate your commitment to making sure the Arts and all of our local artists continue to thrive. We couldn't do the important work of advancing the arts in Walton County without the generous contributions of time, talents, and funding from our members, volunteers and supporters. Thank you!!

SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY

In an effort to keep you posted on ways we are responding to COVID-19, we'll continue to have this dedicated section in our newsletters as well as on our website as long as needed.

*From A Distance: Virtual Exhibition premiering May 8.
*Offering a virtual Art on Demand series beginning April 15.
*Launched an Emergency Relief Fund for Artists and matching campaign on April 6.
*Created an Advocacy page on our website with updates, action items and artist resources.
*The Bayou Arts Center remains closed through May 15 with staff working remotely and accessible by phone, email and virtual meet-ups
*All meetings, classes and workshops through May have been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
*The Foster Gallery at Grand Boulevard is temporarily closed through May 7 and reopening with reduced capacity on May 8 with adjusted hours of Noon - 5pm, daily.
*ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival has been rescheduled for October 10 & 11 in Grand Boulevard.
*The Under the Sea fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art and the 2020 exhibition installation have been postponed until Fall 2020.
We are in this together and continually looking for ways to help our community during this time. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy!

 

[Teresa]

EO Wilson Biophilia Center

It's GivingTuesday, please consider making a monthly donation or a one time donation at eowilsoncenter.org. Together we give.

 

[Teresa]

Fore Her

Join Fore Her in celebrating #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of charitable giving. #GivingTuesdayNow will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

In 2019 Fore Her helped 15 women and spent $49,964.72 on mortgage/rent payments, car repairs, and utility bills. So far in 2020, Fore Her has helped 7 women and spent $32,582.11. Now, more than ever, we need your support so we can continue making a difference Fore Her! If Fore Her raises $1,000 it will help pay for one month of a mortgage payment or 2 car payments.

We know there are many charities deserving of your support during this time. We hope you'll consider making a donation in honor of #GivingTuesdayNow to Fore Her as we continue to help support women who are currently battling breast cancer

Please consider donating to Fore Her today and tomorrow to support our mission and the fight against breast cancer! #GivingTuesdayNow

Donate | see link on Facebook page: Fore Her

Donate via website: https://www.foreher.org/

 

[Teresa]

Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN)

Help support CVHN by donating to our #GivingTuesdayNow campaign. If we raise $1,000, they will match it!

Click on the link below to donate:
https://charity.gofundme.com/…/cvhn-giving-tuesday-fundrais…