#Unselfie day on #GivingTuesday

By Lisa Ackerman

#Giving Tuesday has been a relatively new thing since 2012 having a wonderful impact on individuals with its main goal of promoting philanthropy.

The holidays can be a frantic time for all, especially for families living with autism. But, I have an idea. The old adage – the more you give, the more you get works really well during this time.

There are three ways to give more of yourself this #GivingTuesday:

IDEA ONE:

If you are a friend or family member to someone with autism – show them you care. Please check out “Ten ways YOU can help a family living with autism”.

https://tacanowblog.com/2011/04/21/10-ways-you-can-help-a-family-living-with-autism/

 

 

IDEA TWO:

If you can, TACA needs help. We serve 45,000 families and add approximately 600 new families per month. Here are five ways to show love for many TACA families:

• Donate by making a donation in the child’s name
• Give a gift of appreciated stock/mutual funds
• Shop & Support for aides or tutors and family members
• Give a TACA + membership to a family in need
• SHOP through Amazon Smile

For details on how you can help by using any of these five ways to donate: https://www.tacanow.org/support-taca/ .

If you give of yourself on #GivingTuesday, please take a picture and share it via Twitter or Facebook with #GivingTuesday and @TACAFoundation on your picture. We want to share those incredible gifts and inspire others to do the same.

 

IDEA THREE:

For TACA families who are overwhelmed by the thought of adding one more thing to the “to do list” and need help themselves, I am asking you to BE BRAVE. Share that YOU need help by emailing the link to this blog article, share your story. Send it to a family member, friend or neighbor asking them to participate in #GivingTuesday by helping your family. You will be doing the most important “give” of all by reaching out to others and promoting greater autism awareness.

It is easy to make a difference while enjoying the holidays. Thank you for being a friend to families living with autism. Remember, the more you give, the more you get.