Colorado Gives Day provides an opportunity to “give where you live.”
The third annual online day of giving on Tuesday (Dec. 4) has generated more than $20 million in donations during its first two years. GivingFirst.org manages the online event, providing a safe and secure place to donate. On this day it will handle all donations for no charge, so all the money goes to the charity. Here’s how it works:
- When: Give online for 24 hours, starting at 12 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4.
- How: Make a single donation or a ”recurring” donation (weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually). Recurring donations are a simple but powerful way to support a charity. For example, if you give $50 a month, you will make a contribution of $3,000 in five years.
- Where: Donations must be made via GivingFirst.org.
Last year more than 900 Colorado non-profits participated; this year that number will easily eclipse 1,000. While I encourage you to support whatever group you see fit, I would ask you to consider supporting Cafe 180. The “pay it forward” restaurant on South Broadway in Englewood serves quality food to those who could not otherwise afford the meal, allowing them to eat with dignity and be part of a community that values them.
So if you can support Cafe 180, thank you. If not, I still encourage you to take part in Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 4.
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