GivingTuesday – November 29, 2022

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement. The event was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Everyone has something to contribute!

What are you passionate about? If it’s Evelyn Meador Library, you’re in the right place. The library benefits greatly from Friends donations. The Friends depend largely on membership dues, book sales, and financial donations. Our fundraising efforts help support library programs and offerings that enhance the community in which we serve. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax deductible! Here are a few convenient options to consider:

  • Join the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library. Here are just a few of the programs and events that the Friends recently supported: Konradi Memorial Herb Garden, Outdoor Learning Exploration Center groundbreaking, Little Free Library (Remodel), Summer Reading Program, Evelyn Meador Library’s 33rd Birthday Celebration, Petting Zoo, Grand Opening of StoryWalk® and Garden Tool Library, and many more!
  • Link your Kroger Card to the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Sign in with your Kroger account information or create a new account (a digital account is required to activate this feature). Find your Organization – search for “FRIENDS OF THE EVELYN MEADOR LIBRARY”, organization number AX730. Select and enroll. It’s that simple! Purchases will not count towards rewards until after you have registered your Kroger Plus card and linked it to the Friends account.
  • Register with Amazon Smile. Every time you make an eligible Amazon purchase, Amazon will donate 0.5% to the Friends of Evelyn Meador Library! Sign in using your existing Amazon account or register for an account. Under “Pick your own charitable organization” search for “Friends of the Evelyn M Meador Community Library”. Click “Select” and you’re done! You should get an email confirming your Amazon Smile registration.
  • Donate on the secure Network for Good web site. You’ll find it to be an easy, no fuss donation experience! A receipt will be sent to your registered email address.
  • If your employer uses the Benevity online donation platform, search for “FRIENDS OF THE EVELYN M MEADOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY”. Don’t forget to check for a company match!
  • Volunteer in the Friends Bookstore. Contact our Friends Bookstore Coordinator at KLTaylor352@gmail.com.

There are so many different ways to show generosity on GivingTuesday. Be sure to share how you’re giving with the hashtag #GivingTuesday and inspire others!