7 Charities in Rockford You Can Give to on #GivingTuesday
If you've had your wallet out since Black Friday, could you keep it out for just one more day? You were probably ready to take a break from spending after Cyber Monday, but I promise, the money you spend today will go so much further than you could ever know.
According to USA Today, today is #GivingTuesday, a day to give back to your community, with a monetary donation, some of your time or a thoughtful gift; and it can be to anyone as long as it's not yourself.
If you choose to do something bigger than buying your co-worker coffee or letting that person go ahead of you in line and want to donate your time or a few dollars, here are some great organizations in Rockford that would happily accept your donation on #GivingTuesday.
Thinkstock Thinkstock1Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
111 N 1st St, Rockford, IL 61107
815-962-2767
For volunteer information visit NoahsArkAnimals.org.
Thinkstock Thinkstock2Rock River Valley Pantry
421 S Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61102
815-965-2466
Details for how you can volunteer can be found here.
Thinkstock Thinkstock3Boys and Girls Club
1325 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
815-490-0700
There are a few locations that you can volunteer at; learn more about volunteering and making your donation here.
Thinkstock Thinkstock4Habitat For Humanity
986 West Riverside, Rockford, IL 61103
815-713-3184
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Find out how you can help the Rockford area Habitat for Humanity here.
Thinkstock Thinkstock5Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rockford has several locations.
555 Colman Center Drive, Rockford IL 61125
815-399-1709
Share the gift of faith with those in need here.
Thinkstock Thinkstock6Northern Illinois Food Bank
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134
630-443-6910
"Give what matters this holiday season and help put a dinner on every table," here.
Thinkstock Thinkstock7Rock River Valley Blood Center
419 North Sixth Street, Rockford, IL 61107
815-965-8751
"Sign up today. Save a life tomorrow," when you give the gift of life with a live saving blood donation. Find out where you can donate here.
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