GivingTuesday is an extraordinary event that has been celebrated globally since 2012. It is a day that encourages individuals to give back to their communities by supporting causes that are significant to them. This day falls on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and has become a popular way for people to initiate the holiday season by giving back. One inspiring example of the power of community collaboration is the #raiseUPshiawassee movement in Shiawassee County. This movement aims to connect non-profit organizations with individuals who want to give back to their community.

The objective of #raiseUPshiawassee is to encourage local businesses and individuals to give where they live, making this shared community stronger and more connected. This movement has made a positive impact on non-profit organizations like Friends of the Shiawassee River whose mission is to Care, by maintaining and improving the health of the river; Share, by enhancing the community's appreciation and knowledge of the river; and Enjoy, by increasing recreational access and responsible use of the river.

By joining hands with the Friends of the Shiawassee River, you ensure that critical services like the MiCorps Stream Monitoring program will continue in 2025. You also support the  organization of hundreds of volunteers to undertake the most extensive river cleanup in the watershed as well as so much more. Thank you, for considering a gift today and ensuring a conservation future for tomorrow.