Winnipeggers help out on Giving Tuesday [Video]

After the shopping frenzy of Black Friday and the online spending spree of Cyber Monday, charitable organizations hoped people would be equally excited for Giving Tuesday.

It’s a global generosity movement, all about giving back to the community, which is experiencing a time of need.

Hillary Gair with United Way Winnipeg said they’re seeing a demand for shampoo, toothpaste, and brushes.

“As soon as we get them, they’re being distributed out right away.”

Luckily, United Way Winnipeg had extra hands to help out as volunteers gave up their time as part of Giving Tuesday — a movement Winnipeggers appear to be responding to.

“People are behind it. They like to give on Giving Tuesday,” Gair said.

“It’s a reminder, you know, before the end of the year that, ‘Oh yes, I haven’t given my donation.’ It’s a reminder to give back.”

That reminder couldn’t have come at a better time.

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