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GIVING TUESDAY

Giving Tuesday 2026: Support Local Nonprofits and Make a Difference

Blarney Stone Broadcasting encourages you to give back this holiday season by supporting the nonprofits and charitable organizations that make a difference throughout Northern Michigan and beyond. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for all of us to come together and strengthen our communities through generosity, compassion, and service.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity celebrated each year following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. The day encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to come together in support of charitable organizations, nonprofit groups, and causes that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Whether through a monetary donation, volunteering your time, donating needed supplies, or simply spreading awareness, every contribution helps. Giving Tuesday serves as a reminder that even small acts of kindness can have a meaningful impact when communities work together.

Northern Michigan is home to many outstanding nonprofits that rely on community support to continue serving local families, children, seniors, veterans, animals, and individuals facing difficult circumstances. This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting one of the organizations listed below.

Featured Northern Michigan Organizations

Kirtland Foundation
Supporting educational opportunities, student success, scholarships, and community initiatives throughout the region.
Website: https://www.kirtland.edu/foundation/

NEMCSA (Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency)
Provides assistance programs that help individuals and families achieve greater economic stability and self-sufficiency.
Website: https://www.nemcsa.org/

NMCAA (Northern Michigan Community Action Agency)
Offers housing assistance, senior services, food programs, and other critical support services.
Website: https://www.nmcaa.net/

AuSable Valley Animal Shelter (AVAS)
Provides shelter, care, and adoption services for homeless animals across Northeast Michigan.
Website: https://www.ausablevalleyanimalshelter.org/

PAWS and Claws Animal Shelter
Rescuing, caring for, and finding loving homes for animals in Northern Michigan.
Website: https://www.pawsandclawspetrescue.com/

River House Shelter
Providing support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Website: https://riverhouseinc.org/

Toys for Tots
Bringing the joy of Christmas to children in need through toy donations and community support.
Website: https://www.toysfortots.org/

The Salvation Army
Helping individuals and families through food assistance, disaster relief, holiday support programs, and more.
Website: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

American Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org/

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
https://www.stjude.org/

Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/

United Way
https://www.unitedway.org/

Feeding America
https://www.feedingamerica.org/

Wounded Warrior Project
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Habitat for Humanity
https://www.habitat.org/

Special Olympics Michigan
https://www.somi.org/

Make-A-Wish Michigan
https://wish.org/michigan

Michigan Humane
https://www.michiganhumane.org/

THANK YOU

Every Donation Matters

No matter the size of your gift, your support helps nonprofits continue their important work. This Giving Tuesday, take a moment to learn about these organizations, share their missions with others, and consider making a donation to the causes that matter most to you and your community.

Together, we can make Northern Michigan stronger through generosity, compassion, and community support.

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Together, we can help connect local residents with organizations making a positive impact across Northern Michigan and beyond