Established in 2012, Giving Tuesday was created as a “day that encourages people to do good” in a way that is most meaningful to them. This looks different for everyone, but might include volunteering, making a charitable donation or sharing social media posts. Over the decade, Giving Tuesday has continued to grow. In a 24 hour period, more than $3.1 billion was raised across the United States in 2022 and 37 million adults participated in Giving Tuesday is some way. This is a 15% increase in charitable donations and a 6% increase in participation compared to Giving Tuesday in 2021.
What AgeWell Services is Doing for Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is on November 28, 2023. This year, AgeWell Services goal is to raise $5,000 for the Wellness Center in a single day!
Located in Tanglewood Park, there’s something for everyone at the Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides holistic wellness opportunities for all adults, with a focus for those 55 and older, to be nourished, active, healthy and living independently. From Zumba to pinochle, wood carving to ellipticals, acrylic painting to ping pong – there’s something for everyone at the pace they need with the option to accommodate any mobility challenges. Last year, over 750 older adults participated in at least one activity at the Wellness Center. Talk about a hidden gem in the community!
An anonymous donor will generously match every dollar up to $1,000 for our Giving Tuesday campaign to raise $5,000 for the Wellness Center. Funds raised will be used to purchase critical items for the Wellness Center to continue to improve classes and activities –
- 10 exercise chairs
- One dumbbell weight rack
- Four sets of 8-, 9- and 10- pounds weights each
- Mobile whiteboard
- Two years of Amazon music subscription
- Three tablets with two years of security management software
- One tablet stand
How Can You Help
There are many ways you can help raise funds and awareness about AgeWell Services’ Wellness Center prior to and on Giving Tuesday –
- Give now to help us raise funds to purchase critical items for the Wellness Center. An anonymous donor will generously match every dollar up to $1,000 for our Giving Tuesday campaign to raise $5,000 for the Wellness Center. This is your opportunity to double the impact of your investment in our senior neighbors. Don’t want to wait until November 28 to make a gift, no problem! Donation envelopes are available at the Wellness Center in Tanglewood Park or use this link to make a secure online gift.
- Join us for a class and see why we’re a hidden gem in the community. We have a wide variety of classes and groups. Stop by the Wellness Center to learn more or check out this Wellness Center specific link to learn more. We’d love for you to join us!
- Follow us on social media. In addition to our AgeWell Services social media, we have a special Wellness Center Facebook page. Check out @awswellness on Facebook to keep up to date with all the exciting things happening.
- Share with your family and friends why you love the Wellness Center!
Thank You
We know this is an ambitious goal and we appreciate your help to make it happen. Thank you for investing in our community’s older adults to help them redefine their age. However you engage with us on Giving Tuesday, we can’t do this work without your support.
From all of us at AgeWell Services – thank you.
