TogetherTuesday is coming! And it's an opportunity for you and your community to work together in service of others. But it's much more than just a day of good works and deeds.
Taking place on the fourth Tuesday in June, its organizers, GivingTuesday, describe it as "[an] activation that uplifts the spirit of generosity in local communities across the country." It is part of Be the People, which GivingTuesday says is "a national call to action that encourages people to come together to strengthen their communities through everyday action."
This year's event is June 23, 2026. On that day, community members are encouraged to pick an "activation," carry it out, and then share what they did in order to inspire others. An activation can be any act of kindness — checking in on a neighbor, sharing a meal, teaching someone a new skill. Organizations can also use it as a time to host volunteer activities, donation drives, workshops, or other events.
Anyone can join in — there's no registration required.
The idea here isn't to pat ourselves on the back; it's to encourage all of us to engage with our communities in a deeper, more meaningful way. And in an era marked by isolation and loneliness, being in community with one another is more important than ever.
As an individual, you can choose to take on any activity you'd like at whatever scale you can reasonably handle. But as an organization, you may find it helpful to guide your community toward activities that are relevant to your mission area or your community's needs.
You can do this in a number of ways. For example, you could compile a list of activities that your supporters can do on their own and then share that to your email list or on your social media accounts. Encourage your supporters to post about what they're doing and have them tag you (and include the #TogetherTuesday hashtag) so you can share those posts.
You could also organize an event and invite your community to take part in it. If you're a local environmental organization, maybe you hold a cleanup day along a local beach. If you're a bicycle club, maybe you hold a clinic where you teach basic bike repair skills. While the team at GivingTuesday recommends about six to eight weeks of lead time for an organized event, so if you haven't already started planning for one this year, consider starting with something small.
Unsure where to start in either case? Check out this guide on how to participate and find ideas in the Generosity Toolbox.
Watch this archived webinar, presented by TechSoup and the TogetherTuesday team, to see how you can activate tech volunteerism within your community.
Community is at the core of TogetherTuesday. So if you hold a TogetherTuesday event, consider offering ways for your community members to connect — not just with your organization and its work, but with one another.
Another idea? Use your TogetherTuesday event to facilitate the creation of informal mutual aid networks that augment your work. Mutual aid networks often exist outside the formal structures of the nonprofit sector, but they are a fantastic way to foster community, and they provide a way for folks to quickly respond to the immediate needs of others on an ongoing basis. Curious? This article series from Nonprofit Quarterly looks at mutual aid in more detail.
We've also partnered with TogetherTuesday to put together a Tech Capacity Toolkit (PDF) that you may find useful for managing your tech and security as you plan your activities.
If you'd like to learn more, the folks behind TogetherTuesday have provided a wealth of resources.
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