Giving Tuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. This year, #GivingTuesday falls on November 28. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners
to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. 

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Cyber Monday

It's Cyber Monday.

While you're shopping for the best deals on line, we hope you'll keep in mind your favorite local charities and consider making a donation to them tomorrow, on Giving Tuesday, or anytime this holiday season.

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Today is Small Business Saturday

Let's keep some of those holiday shopping dollars local and shop with our locally-owned small businesses!

Support your local economy!

Black Friday

A store is the last place I want to be today!

But for those of you who do celebrate by looking for the best deals, I wish you much luck in finding them.

While you are shopping today, or tomorrow on Small Business Saturday, or on Cyber Monday, we hope you will also keep in mind your favorite charities and consider a donation on Giving Tuesday!

Gloria

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Wishing you a blessed holiday

THANKSGIVING 2017--BY THE NUMBERS

6,500--The number of Wampanoag American Indians as of 2010, roughly half of whom lived in Massachusetts. The Wampanoag attended the first Thanksgiving, playing a lead role in the historic event, and were essential to the survival of the colonists during the newcomers’ first year.

244 million--The forecasted number of turkeys raised in the United States in 2016. That is up 4.5% from the number raised during 2015.

4--The number of places in the US named after the holiday’s traditional main course. Turkey Creek, AZ (pop. 405 in 2015), Turkey city, Texas (367); Turkey Creek village, La. (357); and Turkey town, N.C. (280).

859 million pounds--The forecasted weight of cranberries produced in the US in 2016. Wisconsin was estimated to lead all states in the production of cranberries, with 521.0 million pounds, followed by Massachusetts (estimated at 207.0 million pounds).

4--The number of places and townships in the US named Cranberry. Cranberry township , Pa., was the most populous of these places in 2016, with 30,739 residents.

Newman's Own Holiday Challenge

Starting today and running through January 3, the Newman's Own Foundation is challenging nonprofits to raise money to support their important causes and offering challenges and incentives to support these efforts.

To support GardenShare and help us earn some of these incentives, go here to donate.

You can also share the link with others to encourage donations and even set up teams of fundraisers to support GardenShare's work.