Local, national nonprofits join in on National Giving Day

JACKSON, Tenn. — Local nonprofits and organizations from across the country to participated in National Giving Day.

Salvation Army Bell Ringer

Lt. Mark Cancia, with the Salvation Army in Jackson, said the day is a great way to highlight local nonprofits.

“We are pieces of the community that are often overlooked or maybe even not noticed. For nonprofits to be recognized on days like today, and for people to be encouraged to get out and to give to nonprofits today is huge,” Cancia said.

Cancia says along with the money they expect to raise in the days following National Giving Day, Sam’s Club has pledged to donate $1 for every dollar raised up to a million dollars.

And he said it can go a long way in helping the community.

“This year we are hoping to raise no less than $10,000 to help people in local communities. Help them with things like Christmas, things throughout the year, like rent or utilities,” Cancia said.

Habitat for Humanity in Jackson and PRA Group in Jackson joined forces to raise money for giving Tuesday.

Andrea Hudgins, with Habitat, says each dollar raised can put a roof over someone’s head who needs it.

“We are able to partner with a lot of other organizations and businesses that continue to sponsor us throughout the year. That helps people like us, Habitat for Humanity, to be able to do affordable housing here in Jackson. We take those funds and are able to build houses as well as repair homes,” Hudgins said.

United Way of West Tennessee and the Scarlet Rope Project partnered online for Giving Tuesday.

And Julanne Stone, with Scarlet Rope, says they hope to raise a total of $9,000 or more.

“All of those proceeds will go directly toward furnishing our new home that we will be moving in in January. And then we also have an Amazon Wishlist that we are posting on our social media site. So if you would prefer to buy an item at the house, you can do that,” Stone said.

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