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.
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Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary
111 N 1st St, Rockford, IL 61107
815-962-2767
For volunteer information visit NoahsArkAnimals.org.
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Rock River Valley Pantry
421 S Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61102
815-965-2466
Details for how you can volunteer can be found here.
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Boys 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.
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Habitat 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.
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Catholic 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.
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Northern 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.
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Rock 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.