Giving Tuesday encourages people to be generous [Video]

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — ‘Tis the season to be generous. People around the world are giving their time, money and support to community organizations, businesses and other groups. It’s all part of a campaign called Giving Tuesday.

Giving Tuesday was started in 2012. The purpose is to promote generosity on a global scale as well as encourage people to make positive changes in their communities.

Giving Tuesday has grown over the years into a global movement with people celebrating generosity. Anyone, anywhere can participate in the campaign. People usually give what they can to community organizations, businesses and other groups of their choice. If people can’t give money, they donate their time.

The American Red Crossis one of many nonprofits participating in Giving Tuesday this year. The Red Cross depends on …