For Giving Tuesday 2025, consider donating to the East Tennessee Foundation (ETF), which is holding its “EastTNGives” campaign to support local funds in its 25-county service area. You can also give to a wide range of other organizations that serve the region, such as the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Habitat for Humanity, or United Way.
Here are some organizations active in East Tennessee for Giving Tuesday:
- Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee: This organization fights hunger across 18 counties and is collecting both monetary and food donations. More information can be found on the Second Harvest website.
- East Tennessee Foundation (ETF): ETF’s “EastTNGives” campaign focuses on local philanthropy, allowing you to donate to specific community funds that support various needs across a 25-county region, with opportunities to double your impact. You can explore the various funds on the East Tennessee Foundation website.
- Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM): KARM provides rescue services, food, and shelter to those experiencing homelessness. They participate in Giving Tuesday and accept donations online at karm.org.
- Holston Habitat for Humanity: This group helps families in the region find affordable housing. You can learn more and donate on the Holston Habitat website.
- Operation Honor Guard: This nonprofit provides military funeral services for honorably discharged veterans at no cost. They are holding donation drives on Giving Tuesday.
- Compassion Closet: This organization serves the foster care community and is raising funds to provide beds for children entering foster care. Information is available on the Compassion Closet website.
- Helping Mamas Knoxville: This nonprofit provides essential baby and period products to women and families across East Tennessee, working with over 80 partner organizations. You can donate on the Helping Mamas website.
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: The animal shelter relies on financial contributions to care for the thousands of animals that come through its doors each year and offers year-round volunteer opportunities.
Many other local charities, such as the United Way of Greater Knoxville, Ladies of Charity, and the Ronald McDonald House, also have donation and volunteer opportunities.
To find even more options, search the national GivingTuesday website for local campaigns, or look for specific organizations that align with your interests in your community.
National organizations with local impact
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- American Cancer Society: Focuses on cancer research and patient support.
- American Red Cross: Provides disaster relief and health services.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Creates one-on-one mentoring relationships for young people.
- Boys & Girls Club of Tennessee: Offers after-school programs and services for youth.
- CASA Tennessee: Advocates for abused and neglected children in the court system.
- Feeding America: Works to end hunger in the United States.
- Girls Inc.: Empowers girls through education and mentorship.
- Goodwill: Provides job training and employment services.
- Habitat for Humanity: Builds homes for families in need.
- Humane Society: Protects animals and promotes animal welfare.
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