December 2, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity that takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It encourages people to support nonprofits, charities, and community groups through donations, volunteering, or simple acts of kindness. How It Started Giving Tuesday began in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y in New York, created as a response to the holiday shopping rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The idea was simple: dedicate one