AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many nonprofits are facing a growing demand for help, but not enough aid is available. However, there’s a national movement to help raise money to support local nonprofits through #GivingTuesdayNow.
The national movement falls under the well-known Giving Tuesday, which usually happens in the late fall, but the pandemic has created a need no one expected.
Leaders at one east Austin nonprofit said since the shutdown, they’ve experienced about a 20% spike in calls from women in need of help. Dress for Success Austin Executive Director Mia Johns said they’re working to connect women with community resources.