What Is #GivingTuesday?
#Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Created in 2012, it began as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over time, it has grown into a worldwide movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate kindness. Unlike commercial days like Black Friday or Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday shifts the focus from buying to giving back—whether through donations, volunteering, acts of service, or spreading awareness for a cause.
Organizations, communities, and individuals participate in Giving Tuesday in ways that are meaningful to them. Nonprofits often use the day to rally support for their missions, local businesses may match donations, and families or individuals might choose causes close to their hearts. At its core, Giving Tuesday is about the power of collective generosity. It reminds us that everyone has something to give and that small acts of kindness—when multiplied across the world—can create lasting impact.
The Big Ideas Behind #GivingTuesday . . .
#GivingTuesday leverages the influence of social media and the generosity of individuals worldwide to drive meaningful change within local communities. It creates a powerful platform that encourages people to contribute their time, resources, and talents to address pressing challenges. The movement brings together a diverse coalition of partners—including nonprofits, civic groups, businesses, corporations, families, and individuals—uniting them in a shared effort to inspire and amplify acts of kindness.
As a global initiative, #GivingTuesday connects countries across the world through a collective commitment to care for, support, and empower one another.
Find out more about #GivingTuesday at www.givingtuesday.org.
Why Give to the Jason Taylor Foundation?
Giving back is a simple concept, yet one too often overlooked. Few embody its true meaning more fully than Jason Taylor, legendary Miami Dolphins Defensive End, 2007 NFL Man of the Year, and 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. From his early days as a Pittsburgh youth serving as a missionary to his extensive community involvement throughout his NFL career, Jason has consistently dedicated himself to uplifting those in need.
In July 2004, Jason’s commitment to service led to the creation of the Jason Taylor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting and developing programs that foster the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s children in need. By focusing on enhanced health care, improved educational opportunities, and a better quality of life, the Foundation has invested nearly $12,000,000 in innovative, impactful programs that directly benefit local youth.
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to Be The Spark that ignites lasting change. With Jason’s unwavering leadership and the continued generosity of supporters like you, the Jason Taylor Foundation will remain steadfast in its mission to build a brighter future for the children of South Florida. Your contribution – no matter the size – can spark transformation, inspire hope, and help light the path forward for the next generation.
What Your Gift Could Mean to South Florida Kids In Need . . .
Regardless of the denomination, your #GivingTuesday gift to the Jason Taylor Foundation could make a world of difference for a deserving child right here in your South Florida community.
A Gift of $50
can purchase a LEGO set for our Ultimate LEGO tower
auction item in the 2026 Community Hall of Fame.
A Gift of $100
can provide podcast equipment to one
of our Careers in Sports Network high schools.
A Gift of $200
will sponsor a high school poetry team in our
Louder Than a Bomb Florida poetry competition.
A Gift of $300
provides a deserving student with a unique back-to-school
clothes shopping experience at Cool Gear for the School Year.
A Gift of $500
provides lunch for 50 students during our
annual Poetry & Leadership Conference.
A Gift of $750
underwrites the stipend cost for an educator leading a
bluapple Poetry or Careers in Sports club at a local high school.
A Gift of $1,000
covers the cost of a middle school student participating
in the Jason Taylor Reading Room for an entire school year.
