Press Release
Contact:
Executive Director
The BALSA Foundation
Executive.director@balsafoundation.org
The BALSA Foundation Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement
Support First Time Entrepreneurs in underserved communities through our Free Entrepreneurs Road Map, Idea Support and Cash grant through the BALSA Grant
This #GivingTuesday, The BALSA Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on November 27th and will kick off the giving season by inspiring people to collaborate and give back.
The BALSA Foundation joins this movement because of our mission to service the growing Entrepreneur community in St. Louis and help first time Entrepreneurs from underserved communities. Our 2018 #GivingTuesday initiative is to raise $5,000 to present to a past BALSA Foundation finalist who has shown continued business growth and potential since becoming a BALSA Finalist.
“St. Louis is one of the top cities in America for start-ups to thrive. We at the BALSA Foundation want to ensure that those from underserved communities can participate and thrive in this unique start-up ecosystem. As we reduce barriers to entry through education and cash grants, St. Louis will continue to grow and become the #1 location for entrepreneurs to be successful. The choice to join the #GivingTuesday movement was an easy one. St. Louisans aren’t just fostering a top-flight start-up community, it is also home to the most giving Philanthropic communities in the United States. We all have the same goal, which is to see St. Louis grow and prosper. Let’s get it done!”
-Mike Bynum – Executive Director
About 92Y
Founded in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y – a community and cultural center in New York City − #GivingTuesday inspired millions of people to give back and support the causes they believe in. Over $300 million was raised online to benefit a tremendously broad range of organizations, and much more was given in volunteer hours, donations of food and clothing, and acts of kindness. “We are incredibly inspired by the way the #GivingTuesday community has embraced this concept for a worldwide movement,” said Henry Timms, founder of #GivingTuesday and Executive Director of 92Y. “As we prepare for November 27, we’re energized and encouraged by the community’s generosity. The levels of creativity, effort and the quality of the new ideas people have contributed and shared are phenomenal.” Those who are interested in joining The BALSA Foundation’s #GivingTuesday initiative can find us on social media at: Twitter- @BALSAfoundation, Instagram- @balsafoundation and Facebook- @BALSAFoundation. Like, re-tweet, re-post and favorite our #GivingTuesday posts today!
About The BALSA Foundation
Founded in 2014, The BALSA Foundation is a volunteer-run organization of entrepreneurs, scientists, community leaders, and young professionals. The Foundation aims to make entrepreneurship accessible – and success attainable – to everyone.
We believe that helping first-time entrepreneurs start and grow their business is an effective way to promote community, equity, and economic growth in our region. We are passionate about providing opportunities to thrive especially to those in our underserved communities.
We are the philanthropic arm of The BALSA Group, and serve to fulfill its mission of community service. From The BALSA Group we obtain significant financial support and the expertise of its members and alumni.
For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTues and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on Twitter.
About #GivingTuesday
Founded by the team in the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at 92nd Street Yhttp://www.92Y.org, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. This year, #GivingTuesday falls on November 27. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together.
To learn more about #GivingTuesday participants and activities or to join the celebration of giving, please visit: Website: www.givingtuesday.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday Twitter: twitter.com/GivingTues
