It's Giving Tuesday: Explore 5 Causes That Need Your Support
As the holiday season approaches and the spirit of giving takes center stage, there's no better time to make a positive impact on the world. This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting organizations that are dedicated to meaningful causes, ranging from criminal justice reform to ensuring equal rights for everyone. Here are five organizations that deserve your support and attention:
1. Last Prisoner Project
The Last Prisoner Project is a non-profit organization committed to criminal justice reform, particularly focusing on cannabis-related offenses. With the mission of releasing every last prisoner of the unjust war on drugs, the organization works tirelessly to provide clemency and reentry support. This Giving Tuesday, your donation to the Last Prisoner Project will go even further as Dutchie has pledged to match donations up to $1,000,000. You can contribute to this cause and double the impact by visiting Dutchie's donation page.
2. Vera
Vera is on a mission to end the overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants, and individuals experiencing poverty. By advocating for systemic change, Vera aims to create a fair and just system that treats everyone equally. Your support can help fund research, policy advocacy, and direct services that address the root causes of injustice. Learn more about Vera's initiatives and make a donation on their official website: vera.org.
3. Your Local Food Bank
In the midst of the holiday season, it's essential to remember those who may be struggling to put food on the table. Consider supporting your local food bank through monetary donations, non-perishable food items, or by volunteering your time. Every contribution, big or small, can make a meaningful difference in someone's life. Check with your local food bank for specific needs and opportunities to get involved.
4. Your Local LGBTQ Center
Supporting your local LGBTQ center is a powerful way to contribute to the well-being and inclusivity of your community. These centers often provide crucial resources, support, and services for LGBTQ individuals, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding. Your donation can contribute to programs that not only promote equality, education, and advocacy, but also provide essential healthcare services and more. Search for LGBTQ centers in your area and explore ways to offer your support.
5. The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)
The ACLU has been at the forefront of defending civil liberties for over a century. Committed to safeguarding individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution, the ACLU tackles a wide range of issues, including free speech, racial justice, and reproductive freedom. Your donation can empower the ACLU to continue its vital work in protecting and preserving civil liberties for all Americans.
This Giving Tuesday, let's come together to make a positive impact on the world. Whether you choose to support criminal justice reform, advocate for equal rights, or contribute to local community services, your generosity can create a ripple effect of positive change.
For More Cannabis Related Advocacy
Read Honestly Grown Magazine
This website is intended for use only by adults over the age of 21 who are legally allowed to purchase and consume cannabis products in the state they legally reside. The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as medical or legal advice. LEUNE does not make any medical claims about the benefits of cannabis, and any statements made on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA. LEUNE makes no guarantees about the effects of cannabis on individual users, and the effects may vary from person to person. Our brand complies with all applicable state laws regarding the sale and use of cannabis products in California, New Mexico, Missouri, Maine, Montana, and Arizona. While it has made a constant care to make sure that content is accurate on the date of publication, given the especially nascent and evolutionary nature of the cannabis industry, any facts contained in any materials published may change following the date of publication and Honestly Grown is not responsible for their accuracy thereafter. The views expressed in these blogs reflect the opinions of the authors and any interviewers or interviewees on an individual level and are not necessarily the views of the publisher, editor, or LEUNE. The cultivation, harvesting, manufacturing, production, marketing, commercialization, distribution, transfer, sale and/or possession of cannabis is illegal under u.s. federal law. Neither LEUNE nor its affiliates have made any representation to the contrary. Each reader assumes all risks associated with any cannabis activities in which it partakes irrespective of when such actions were taken with respect to such reader’s reading of any publications or its statements released by LEUNE, including risk of criminal prosecution. Giving Tuesday, charitable organizations, donations, Last Prisoner Project, Dutchie donation match, criminal justice reform, Vera organization, overcriminalization, mass incarceration, food bank donations, volunteer opportunities, LGBTQ Center support, ACLU, civil liberties, social impact, holiday giving, philanthropy, non-profits, community support, social justice initiatives.