The Lima Moose Lodge was in the giving spirit on Tuesday(12/3/19). As part of Giving Tuesday, the Loyal Order of Moose Lima Lodge 199 presented the Equestrian Therapy Program with a check worth more than $15,000. The Moose Lodge enjoys giving back to the community, and they especially appreciate the Equestrian Therapy Program and its efforts with helping veterans and the mentally and physically handicapped. The Equestrian Therapy Program plans to use this money to bring in more riders, fund scholarships for the program, and help upkeep horse equipment and stables.
On “Giving Tuesday” one local retailer is giving you the chance to double your donation to help local veterans.
The Lima Meijer's store is selling $10 cards at their check outs for people to donate to the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio. The non-profit organization helps veterans who may not have the means to buy enough food for them and their families. Meijer will make your gift twice as nice two days in December.
People around the world pitch in together the Tuesday after Thanksgiving for #GivingTuesday, a day that encourages generosity for communities and their local charities.
Lost in the hustle and bustle of our spending holidays like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, is Giving Tuesday.
Monday afternoon Court Appointed Special Advocates or 'CASA' celebrated their new building with an open house and a chance to donate for Giving Tuesday.