After the purchasing frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 gives us all the chance to do something to help others.
Hinsdale is home to seven large nonprofits that work to do everything from feeding the hungry to supporting families facing a cancer diagnosis. Any would benefit from a financial gift on Giving Tuesday, and many offer others ways to help. Just visit their websites for more information.
• Assistance League Chicagoland West, http://www.alcw.org
• Candor Health, http://www.candorhealthed.org
• HCS Family Services, http://www.hcsfamilyservices.org
• Hinsdale Historical Society, http://www.hinsdalehistory.org
• Hinsdale Humane Society, http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
• The Community House, http://www.thecommunityhouse.org
• Wellness House, http://www.wellnesshouse.org
Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012 by and has become a worldwide movement to encourage giving and celebrate generosity. According to the nonprofit Giving Tuesday, 34 million U.S. donors gave $3.1 billion to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday in 2023.
Giving Tuesday isn’t the only option to be generous this holiday season. We’re sharing a preview here of our “Spirit of giving” listing, which will run through the holiday season. Find opportunities to support the work of nonprofits and churches — and even to have some fun.
• Get a great photo of the family with a beloved pet while helping animals at the Hinsdale Humane Society at Photos with Santa Paws on Saturday, Nov. 30, and Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Pet Rescue and Resource Center, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale. The event includes holiday vendors, reindeer food for the kids and more. Adults, kids and pets of all species are welcome. Photos, which are $25, will be available for download after the event. Register at http://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/santa-paws for a time slot.
• Hinsdale Covenant Church is once again collecting new and used blankets of any kind, lap throws, baby blankets, spreads, sheets and towels through Sunday, Dec. 1, for needy families in the inner city. Pack ’n’ plays are also welcome. Donations should be left inside the main entrance at 412 S. Garfield Ave. or placed by the front door on the benches; pickups are also available. Call (630) 323-2318 for more information.
• The Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club will host its fourth annual Jingle Dash 5K at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Robbins Park, Seventh and Vine streets to supports grants the club makes to local nonprofits. Enjoy post-race snacks and a photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Festive holiday dress is encouraged. Registration is $45, $20 for kids 11-18 and $10 for kids 10 and under and includes a T-shirt while supplies last. Strollers are free. Visit http://www.runsignup.com/race/IL/Hinsdale/JuniorsJingleDash.
• Enjoy An Evening of Opera with holiday favorites performed by award-winning baritone Jonathan Beyer at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St. All proceeds from tickets, which are $50 for adults and $25 for those 18 and younger, benefit The Community House. Visit http://www.thecommunityhouse.org.
