Maureen C. Gilmer

maureen.gilmer@indystar.com

If the idea of holiday shopping leaves you feeling like a Grinch, warm your heart by giving to local organizations that pay it forward every day.

#GivingTuesday is this Tuesday. The philanthropic movement powered by social media unofficially kicks off the season of giving, coming just after the frenzy of buying on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Last year, the global giving drive raised more than $100 million in 71 countries.

Local nonprofits are getting in on the action again, planning events around their fundraising efforts. Here are 12 options for your consideration, or donate to your favorite local charity:

Dayspring Center

Dayspring Center, a shelter for homeless families at 1537 Central Ave., has two corporate partners: Silver in the City on Massachusetts Avenue and Bottom Line Performance in New Palestine. Together, they are teaming up with Dayspring to match every dollar donated on Tuesday, up to $10,000. Last year, Dayspring raised more than $20,000 on Giving Tuesday with the help of Silver in the City. Donate Tuesday at dayspringindy.org to see your gift matched.

Dress for Success

The international nonprofit helps women re-enter the workforce and achieve independence by providing professional clothing and support. The group is celebrating #GivingShoesDay on Tuesday. The one-day event encourages women to donate nearly new, professional shoes to the local Dress for Success office at 820 N. Meridian St. Or give a virtual pair of shoes by making a financial contribution at indianapolis.dressforsuccess.org.

Gleaners Food Bank

Thanks to a match from Sandor Development, donors to Gleaners Food Bank on Tuesday will be part of paying for 10,000 weekend BackSacks of food. Sandor will match up to $18,000 for the first 3,600 BackSacks. Your donation goes further to help reach 10,000 BackSacks in the #BackSackChallenge. A $5 donation provides one child with a BackSack of shelf-stable, nutritious food for the weekend; $20 pays for a BackSack for a month; and $200 pays for a year of BackSacks. More at www.gleaners.org.

Impact 100

Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis is a charitable women’s giving circle that combines its giving power to award grants of $100,000 and more to nonprofits in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, family, and health and wellness. On #GivingTuesday, the group hopes to plant the seeds for the next generation of philanthropists by funding several $1,000 scholarships, which covers the cost of membership for young women interested in a career or volunteering in philanthropy. Donations will be matched using a $10,000 challenge grant. To donate, visit www.impact100indy.org.

Indy Parks

Give back to parks on Tuesday and support safer neighborhoods, green spaces, education and more. Consider skipping one fancy coffee Tuesday and donate $5, or make it a monthly contribution. Pack your lunch Tuesday and donate the $10 you save to Indy Parks. You pick the amount, and let the parks do the work. Donate at www.indyparksfoundation.org.

Outside the Box

Outside the Box, which supports individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities on its campus at 3940 E, 56th St., is celebrating #GivingTuesday with 1,000 smiles of staff, supporters and participants, plus parent testimonials. Give at otbonline.org.

Project Purse

The year-old nonprofit that distributes gently used purses with toiletries to women in need invites supporters to take an #Unselfie with a sign that says why they give and send it to founder Chelsea Marburger. She will use these images throughout #GivingTuesday to encourage people to donate to Project Purse at projectpurseindy.com.

Riley Children's Foundation

Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue, IndyCar drivers Ryan Hunter-Reay, John Andretti and Graham Rahal, IndyStar's Gary Varvel and Santa Claus are among local celebrities participating in live Q&As with Riley donors Tuesday. Visit RileyKids.org/GivingTuesday to make a donation.

Second Helpings

The food-rescue organization is hosting a thank-a-thon, where volunteers, staff and board members call anyone who has donated within the past year to show appreciation for their contribution. The group also received a commitment from an anonymous donor to match any #GivingTuesday gifts up to $25,000. Those interested may donate at www.secondhelpings.org/donate. Second Helpings also hopes to renew volunteer commitments, enabling it to prepare and deliver the 4,000 meals it provides to Central Indiana residents in need every day.

The Villages

The not-for-profit child and family services agency at 3833 N. Meridian St. serves more than 1,400 children and their families every day. Support its work on #GivingTuesday by donating at donatenow.networkforgood.org/VillagesKids. Or consider donating winter clothing or becoming a holiday sponsor.

Westminster Neighborhood Services

Westminster, which supports at-risk children and families on the east side, is joining #GivingTuesday with a goal of raising $2,325 in 23 hours, 25 minutes. The hashtag #2325in2325 was created in celebration of the center's new Family & Adult Services building at 2325 E. New York St. The food pantry and soup kitchen have expanded to serve 70 percent more families in 2016. WNS also has partnered with organizations to offer adult education, counseling services, after-school programming and expanded free medical care. Donate at westmin.org.

WFYI

WFYI, Central Indiana's public broadcasting station, will be offering an embroidered WFYI tote bag to anyone who becomes a sustaining member ($10 month) on Tuesday (while supplies last). Visit www.wfyi.org.

Noteworthy

Methodist Hospital's Task Core will host its annual Art and Antiques Redux fundraiser Thursday-Dec. 4 at Midland Arts and Antiques Market, 907 E. Michigan St. The fundraiser supports nursing scholarships and continuing health education. Tickets start at $20. For more information: www.eventbrite.com.

Families First, the city's oldest nonprofit social services organization, is hosting a Give-A-Wrap party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 418 E. 34th St. Volunteers, staff and board members will wrap presents for adults with mental illness and other cognitive challenges.

Call IndyStar reporter Maureen Gilmer at (317) 444-6879. Follow her on Twitter: @MaureenCGilmer.

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