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Proclamation Designating December 1st, 2026 as Giving Tuesday in Los Alamos County (Accepted by Alison Watkins, Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director)
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WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday was established as a national day of giving where people give whatever and however they can on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, which is December 1st this year; and
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday is a day when citizens come together to share commitments, rally for their favorite causes, and connect with others to build community and help others; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper on Giving Tuesday to recognize the tremendous impact of philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service in Los Alamos County that happens throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, the Los Alamos Community Foundation manages losalamosgives.org, an online portal for citizens to donate to area nonprofit organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim December 1st, 2026 as
“GIVING TUESDAY IN LOS ALAMOS COUNTY”
and we encourage all citizens to give back to the community in a personally meaningful way, either through philanthropy or volunteering.
DATED this 17th day of November 2026.