What Is GivingTuesday and Why It Matters for Indiana Communities
Every year, on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people around the world come together to participate in GivingTuesday. What began in 2012 as a simple idea has grown into a global movement that encourages generosity, community connection, and positive change. It is a day when individuals, families, and organizations choose to support the causes that matter most to them.
GivingTuesday is more than a fundraising moment. It is a reminder that each of us has the ability to strengthen our communities. A small gift can plant the seed for a healthier neighborhood, a safer street, or a more vibrant local economy. It is a day that celebrates the power of collective action. When many people give a little, together they create a meaningful impact.
Why Give on GivingTuesday
People choose to give on GivingTuesday because it provides a clear opportunity to invest in something bigger than themselves. It is a day that inspires action, especially for those who want to see real change in their community.
Here are a few reasons why GivingTuesday matters:
It amplifies generosity by connecting your gift to a global day of action.
It supports organizations working on long term solutions and community improvement.
It encourages people to pause and reflect on what they value most.
It reminds us that progress is built through shared responsibility and shared investment.
GivingTuesday is about hope, impact, and the belief that communities are strongest when people come together to support them.
Why Your GivingTuesday Gift to Greenways Foundation Matters
If you believe in transforming communities, sustaining our treasured trails, and improving the lives of every Hoosier, GivingTuesday is the perfect time to support Greenways Foundation.
For 34 years, we have championed the development of safe, connected, and welcoming trails across Indiana. Trails change lives in powerful ways. They help people access nature, promote physical and mental health, stimulate local economies, attract new residents and businesses, and build stronger connections between neighbors.
Your GivingTuesday gift supports the work that makes this possible. It helps provide grants to communities that are building or improving trails. It powers TrailReady Indiana, which equips local leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to plan and launch trail projects. It ensures that trails remain protected and maintained for future generations.
When you give to Greenways Foundation, you are not simply supporting a project. You are investing in healthier families, stronger towns, and a brighter future for Indiana. You are helping build the kind of communities where people want to live, work, and thrive.
This GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in shaping that future. Your gift helps transform communities one trail at a time, and every contribution brings Indiana closer to a statewide network of trails that serve every Hoosier.
Together, we can create lasting impact. Together, we can build a more connected and vibrant Indiana.
Give today at www.greenwaysfoundation.org/donate.
