DECEMBER IS NATIONAL GIVING MONTH
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National Giving Month celebrates Americans at their best by acknowledging the generosity and volunteerism that unites people of all ideologies during the month of December.
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National Giving Month recognizes Americans who tend to the unmet human, educational. health, environmental and public needs of our communities.
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National Giving Month promotes a strong and vibrant charitable and philanthropic sector ensuring all Americans experience life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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National Giving Month celebrates donors, volunteers, corporations, foundations and organizations who financially invest in the local, state and national challenges before us.
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National Giving Month encourages the nonprofit sector to solve the socio-economic challenges that ensure every man, woman and child can pursue the American dream.
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National Giving Month highlights civic responsibility and the spirit of community and service through shared values that transcend race, religion, gender, age, disability, region, income and education.
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I, do request that December be celebrated as National Giving Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this period by observing appropriate programs and activities and to celebrate National Giving Month by sharing one's time and resources through the charitable community.
Tracy S. Ebarb - National Director
Ms. Lucy Craft Laney … one of the most influential educators in America was born during slavery. She learned to read at the time she was four years old and later matriculated and was graduated in the first class of Atlanta University. Before settling’ in Augusta, she taught in Macon, Milledgeville, and Savannah. In Augusta, she established the Haines Normal Industrial Institute,, the first school for Black children, the first kindergarten for Black children and the Lamar Nursing for Women. At her death, Ms. Laney left a legacy that is a tribute to her perseverance, dedication, and unwavering faith.
December is National Giving Month as American generosity has proven for decades. Every year Americans make gifts to support the good works of their favorite non-profits, and YWCA San Francisco & Marin is honored by those who support our work to Eliminate Racism, Empower Women, and Promote Peace, Justice, Freedom and Justice for All.
At a time of political discord and cultural divides, our work is more important than ever. Your donation funds our equity work, including training young women to advocate for policies, legislation, and funding for issues that are critical for women and people of color to achieve equal status in our country.
Great work Team NANOE! Keep up the Great Work!
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