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Causes & Observances

Giving Opportunities in February

February is a great month to begin corporate giving in the new year if you haven’t already. It is home to a handful of causes you can explore and align with your brand strategy, including Black History Month, American Heart Month, and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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Causes & Observances

November & Giving Tuesday

The month of November is a great opportunity to get into the fall spirit of giving and explore all of the causes present this month. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and National Native American Heritage Month all take place in November, but these occasions are only a few of the charitable opportunities this month offers.

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Causes & Observances

Causes To Support This October

October is one of the busiest months with opportunities to give back and create an impact in many different facets. Not only is October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but also Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it includes World Mental Health Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, among others.

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Causes & Observances

September Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15th to October 15th, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and platforms the rich history, culture, efforts, and contributions of American citizens with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central as well as South America.

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Causes & Observances

Charities to Support on Earth Day

Today, we come together to celebrate Earth Day by recognizing the negative impact our society has on the planet, while also demonstrating how we can take action to protect the planet moving forward.

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Foundation News & Stories

Board of Directors Announcement: Bill O’Brien and Dr. Laura Germine

As we enter our next phase of growth, we are excited to announce the appointment of Bill O’Brien as our new Executive Director and Laura Thi Germine, Ph.D., to our board of directors.

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Causes & Observances

Women’s Equality Day

Coming up on August 26th, Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution but also brings awareness to women’s continuing efforts to achieve full equality within our society.

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Causes & Observances

Celebrating Pride

LGBTQ+ Pride is the promotion of self-affirmation, equal justice, opportunity, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and other sexually oriented and gender identifying individuals. We recognize the importance of honoring the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals on a daily basis.

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Causes & Observances

Juneteenth: A Historical Legacy and Celebration of Freedom

Here at the Givinga Foundation, we welcome the opportunity to commemorate important causes and highlight associated charities. Each day, we actively strive to highlight charities and connect people to the causes that they are truly passionate about. The purpose of this post is not only to share history but also to demonstrate ways in which individuals can participate and offer their support through charitable giving.

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