There are a million ways to make the world better. But nothing can happen without action. The best way to make a difference is to start serving, donating, and seeing the people who are within your reach. Big, honorable stories often begin with someone doing something very simple, but impactful. Giving Tuesday is all about fostering a global community of generosity. We invite you to join us by participating in the Giving Tuesday movement.

“A better future is being built by all of us right now, in the billions of small actions we take each day. Acts of care, love, and understanding extend outward, like the threads of a beautiful tapestry. Whether it’s offering a kind smile, a helping hand, or an hour of your time—these acts have a way of rippling out, becoming part of something much greater. That is the power of radical generosity.”

– Giving Tuesday Global Network

What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that invites people to engage in generous acts, large and small. While it is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States, the movement is encouraged year-round. Individuals, small groups, communities, and organizations can participate in many ways. Check out some of these resources for ideas on how you can join the movement.

2024 Helping Mountainside Homestead: Feeding the Community

What Ken and Amy are doing for their North Carolina community is truly inspiring. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Ken and Amy have dispersed fresh food donations grown on their homestead throughout their community to offer long-term relief as the community comes together to rebuild. True Leaf Market has been happy to help by sharing seed and supplies donation to aid in this endeavor.

While most people think of the immediate needs of a community after a natural disaster, few consider the lasting devastation once media attention dies down. Because the Mountainside Homestead was largely spared of major damage, they can provide a sense of help and aid to surrounding small-town community members who were not as fortunate.

Each year, True Leaf Market continues to donate hundreds of pounds of seeds per year to individuals and organizations working to better their communities. Many of these donations go to educational efforts and community gardens.

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