Thanksgiving isn’t the only holiday that encourages generosity in November. Giving Tuesday is a phenomenal celebration in which millions of people from across the globe are inspired to spend 24 hours giving back to the communities they love. Origin and Goal Giving Tuesday is celebrated every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, and this year, the holiday lands on Dec. 3. It was established in 2012 by the United Nations Foundation and New York’s 92nd Street Y as a response to consumer-driven holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The purpose of the holiday was to spread the spirit of giving, not only for the people in our nation but individuals across the world. The goal is “to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day and touches every person on the planet.” Technology at Its Best Through the use of social media and technology, the organization hopes to encourage and spread generosity on a global scale using the hashtag
#GivingTuesday. The website states that “... technology and social media could be used to make generosity go viral; that people fundamentally want to give and talk about giving.”Through massive social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, the individuals and companies participating in Giving Tuesday can spread their missions and messages all over the world, encouraging others to do the same. HowYou Can Celebrate Now is the perfect opportunity to support your community and the causes you believe in. The best part of this holiday is that “giving” doesn’t just refer to donating money. People can give back by volunteering their time to help a nonprofit business, donating goods and food, or just buying a stranger some lunch. Even the smallest actions can have the biggest impact. If you’re interested in participating in Giving Tuesday, get together with your friends, family, sports team members, or neighbors to brainstorm on how you can give back. To learn more about how you can participate, visit GivingTuesday.org .
tailgate gives us a chance to pat each other on the back and thank each other for all the hard work we do for the families and the folks that have been injured. It’s so nice to see all the staff and lawyers come together.” Between the various floors and members of our staff, it can be easy to bond with those who you work closely with, but it’s even better when we can include those outside our departments. It’s a special time for all of us. If you have any cherished Thanksgiving traditions, let us know next time you’re in the office!
To celebrate the Iron Bowl, typically held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, lawyers and staff come dressed in their favorite team apparel, and although we are a diverse group that support different state schools, we recognize that we are one team working towards a common goal. It is a special day for the Hare Wynn family. Leon Ashford, our managing partner, commented on the festivities: “My favorite part is when we’re able to get together and reduce the rivalry to something good-natured and bond over our favorite teams. The
E veryone has their Thanksgiving Each year, the staff puts on our Thanksgiving tailgate lunch. On either the Monday or Tuesday before Thanksgiving, we gather together and feast on either traditional Thanksgiving or tailgating food. traditions, like watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade or playing a good game of football. At Hare Wynn, we like to carry out our own tradition.
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