CENTRAL FLORIDA — After days dedicated to shopping both locally and online, Tuesday is designated as a day to give back.
Charities across the country – and here in Orlando – are hoping to collect donations as part of Giving Tuesday.
"While we are receiving for Christmas and during the holiday season, it's just a good time to give back and help people in need," said Alexi Wyatt, with the Mustard Seed of Central Florida.
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Many Central Florida charities said they set specific fundraising goals for Giving Tuesday.
Wyatt said the Mustard Seed aims to raise $3,000 to help 20 families. That money would help each family by providing 14 to 16 pieces of furniture each.
The Ronald McDonald House of Central Florida wants to raise $50,000 for all three of its Orlando houses. And, a company plans to match all donations there up to $10,000.
Second Harvest Food Bank set a goal of $100,000 to provide an additional 400,000 meals to hungry families, seniors and children in Central Florida.
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The food bank also has a company committed to matching dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000.
Wyatt, with the Mustard Seed of Central Florida, said two companies, DDC and CESO, are going beyond a monetary donations by giving their time.
"The companies are renting two U-Haul trucks. They are going to sponsor two families, which means they're going to help load furniture onto the trucks and deliver it to the families in need," Wyatt said.
[ Click here to learn more about Giving Tuesday efforts nationwide. ]