The Greater West Chester Chamber is responding to meet the needs of local businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic by urging citizens in the greater West Chester region to participate in the #GivingTuesdayNow campaign.

#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity, set to take place on May 5 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

The day is designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world.

The global movement will emphasize opportunities to give back to communities and causes in safe ways that allow for social connection even while practicing physical distancing, including:

• supporting healthcare workers by donating supplies, sending gift cards, and staying home
• giving to local organizations in need
• helping out small businesses by buying gift cards or writing an online review
• performing an act of kindness for a neighbor, relative, senior, or veteran

“We are all impacted by the experience of this pandemic, but we can all make a positive change in our community and the lives of others by giving,” said Mark Yoder, president and CEO of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. “Our chamber is encouraging those in the greater West Chester region to join the #GivingTuesdayNow movement to prove that we can still show social connection and come together on behalf of our community even while practicing social distancing – because every act of generosity counts.”

“As a global community, we can mourn this moment of extreme crisis while also finding the opportunity to support one another,” said Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday. “We each have the power to make an impact with acts of generosity, no matter how small, and to ensure the sustainability of organizations and services that are crucial to the care and support of our communities.”

Click here to learn more about the GivingTuesday movement.

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