09/21/2019
āļø Giving Tuesday Military āļø
What is itāItās a campaign to activate our military, gold star families, family members (any relation) of military, and our Veterans in completing 1 MILLION acts of kindness on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019. We are calling this:
This dream came from watching the incredible impact GivingTuesday has had. On this day, teams all over the world are going to be working hard to give back to their communities and each other. Our hope is that our military and those affiliated will join us in doing the same.
Our mission is to help people be intentional in what they do for others and know that changing someoneās life doesnāt have to cost money (or much of it). We will be promoting actions, not donations (although giving this way is wonderful -- itās not in our mission).
Kindness is like a ripple, a small act but it carries far and wide. Surprising someone you donāt know with a hot cup of coffee, writing positive words of affirmation in chalk for all to see as they go about their day, or creating blessing bags for the homeless. All are acts of kindness and will change someoneās life. We pass people every day that may be suffering without a word. We want to reach everyone - but especially those people.
So how do you join our movement?
Step 1: Sign up on www.GivingTuesdayMilitary.com by clicking āJoin the Movementā and then āIām in!ā. You can join as a Chapter Ambassador which means you are going to guide, grow, and lead a team of volunteers in completing acts of kindness in your area. You can also choose to join a team (we will help match you as time goes on and we have a list of groups) or simply be a participant and commit to going out on and doing something kind!
Step 2: You can join our Facebook group GivingTuesdayMilitary. This is where we connect and share. We will also be sending out emails periodically and you can also follow us on Twitter at or Instagram . Have a question? Email us at [email protected] or PM one of us on Facebook (our profiles are linked at the bottom). You can also send a direct message through messenger to your local Chapter Ambassador Page/Group!
Step 3: Share the movement with your family and friends on social media! Post about it in the military groups you may be affiliated with -- help us reach more people so we can make that goal of 1 million acts of kindness! It should be noted -- we will not turn anyone away. When people sign up on the website, there is an option under military affiliation to be a āpatriotic supporterā.
Step 4.: Be intentional -- choose your act of kindness. First look at the needs of your community or area, where can you make the most impact or what speaks to your heart? Our website has MANY suggestions under the tab āJoin the Movementā labeled: Kindness to Others and Kindness to the Community. Think of something amazing that isnāt listed? Share!
Step 5: Be Kind.
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One simple act of kindness can change the world. Itās about something bigger than ourselves.....And it all starts with YOU! We are challenging our military service members, families, and veterans...
