Giving Tuesday is a day devoted to encouraging folks to do good, increase cash, and make a distinction to causes all over the world. Over the past decade, this concept has grown into a world motion that evokes tens of millions of individuals to provide, collaborate, and have fun generosity.
There are many methods to provide at this time. You possibly can volunteer your time; donate cash; share your expertise; marketing campaign for change; donate items or garments; organise a group occasion or a espresso morning. The record actually is countless.
If you happen to fancy giving to Shelter Scotland this #GivingTuesday, listed here are 5 concepts to get you began.
GIVE YOUR TIME
From serving clients in one among our 30 retailers to being a part of our work with purchasers – there are such a lot of methods you’ll be able to volunteer with us. We welcome all candidates of 14+ particularly if in case you have lived expertise of homelessness or housing points. E mail VolunteerScotland@shelter.org.uk
GIVE YOUR VOICE
Be a part of the combat. Along with your assist, we’ll empower non-public renters, guarantee extra social houses are constructed and be there for anybody preventing housing injustice. Join now to remain updated on our work.
DONATE YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS
Having a clearout? You possibly can ship your undesirable objects to our charity retailers through the use of Shelter Scotland’s free Accumulate+ service. All you want is a few packaging to pack up your donations. It’s simple, free and also you’ll be serving to combat the housing emergency with each merchandise you donate.
We’d love to just accept any of your pre-loved items in glorious situation. We’re particularly in want of:
- Clothes and footwear: premium high quality branded or designer garments and footwear
- Equipment: together with luggage, sun shades, belts, and hats
- Jewelry: both fashionable or classic
- Books: any style, in good situation
- Homeware: ornaments or collectibles, both fashionable or classic
We will’t settle for CDs or DVDs,
FUNDRAISE FOR US
Whether or not you’re working, knitting, or abseiling, the cash you increase will assist make our housing system fairer. Obtain our fundraising pack and organise your personal occasion – we’ve a lot of concepts on our web site.
HELP US BE THERE
The housing emergency is having a huge effect on kids and households. No baby ought to ever should placed on a courageous face when experiencing homelessness, particularly throughout Christmas. But, in Scotland, greater than 8,000 kids who’re homeless, do.
Many kids will spend Christmas this yr crammed into one room. Households shall be sleeping on sofas, staying with mates and relations, with no everlasting place to name residence.
We could be a pressure for good on #GivingTuesday. If you happen to can – assist us be there when it issues most. Donate now.
