Proclamation - National Day of Giving - Giving Tuesday 2024

WHEREAS Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving taking place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024;

WHEREAS Giving Tuesday is a celebration of generosity and volunteerism that encourages residents to give as much as they can, in whatever way that they can;

WHEREAS giving can take many forms, including donating to local non-profits, volunteering your time, giving physical goods or helping your neighbours;

WHEREAS it is fitting and proper on Giving Tuesday to recognize the tremendous impact of donations, volunteerism and community service in the Town of Shelburne;

WHEREAS Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to encourage our citizens to serve others throughout the holiday season and throughout the year;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Mills, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim Tuesday December 3rd to be Giving Tuesday in the Town of Shelburne and encourage all residents to embrace the spirit of generosity that has always strengthened our community by giving to their favourite local charity.