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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing November 27, 2018 as Give Local Solano Day to encourage County residents to give to local nonprofits during the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday giving (Supervisor Thomson)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Skip Thomson requests that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing November 27, 2018 as Give Local Solano Day to encourage County residents to give to local nonprofits during the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday giving.
SUMMARY:
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. It is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving and celebrates their generosity and kindness by encouraging everyone to give to nonprofit organizations all around the world.
This philanthropic event sets itself apart as a social media celebration, hence the hashtag you often see associated with it (#GivingTuesday). Many donors who give to charities on #GivingTuesday also share stories about their favorite causes on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc., and encourage their friends to give, too.
Give Local Solano Day is how Solano Community Foundation participates in this day-long giving event.
The Solano Community Foundation believes in and advocates for a strong, independent nonprofit sector. Solano Community Foundation also believes in giving locally to help support and build capacity of the nonprofits serving Solano County.
Nonprofit organizations are essential to the vitality of our community, and vital inbuilding a better life for Solano residents. Solano Community Foundation respect and nurture nonprofits so they can do th...
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