Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity that is an emergency response to COVID-19.
With so much uncertainty, the pandemic has us asking ourselves a lot of questions about how our lives will change. But we are also asking questions about our day to day lives under quarantine.
'Should I be baking sourdough?'
'Should I be writing that novel?'
'Should I be touring museums online with my kids?'
'And how much Netflix is too much?'
But, the biggest question of all?
‘Am I doing enough to help?’
And the answer is…yes. Yes you are.
Whether you are cooking meals for a neighbor, picking up groceries for a friend, donating or volunteering, banging pots on your balcony, #StayingHome, or an essential or frontline worker continuing to do your job, you are helping in the fight against COVID-19.
Because of that, you are indeed a Very Important Person.
And now you can let the world know you are doing your part with this snazzy t-shirt!
We are launching our #COVIP t-shirt sales today for #GivingTuesdayNow. Not only will you look great on those Zoom calls (top half at least – we can’t help you with the bottom half!), you are helping again because 75% of each t-shirt sale is donated to Family & Children’s Services Foundation! Click here to order - shirts are available in adult and youth sizes in a range of colours/sizes!
Your purchase will support children, youth, and families in Waterloo Region impacted by the social isolation and financial hardship of the pandemic response. These make a great gift for a Very Important Person in your life too!*
To celebrate #GivingTuesdayNow, we want to say thank you to ‘Helpers’ in our community. Visit our social media pages and tell us about someone you know who is a Very Important Person Doing Lots to Help and they could win one of these t-shirts! Nominations close Monday May 11th at noon. Help us celebrate the spirit of community – nominate a #COVIP today!
#GIvingTuesdayNow is a global day of action that we hope will rally people around in Waterloo Region to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities at the grassroots level. We invite you to join us in demonstrating the power of kindness and generosity.
Together we give.
Thank You!