Won’t You Be My Neighbour: Giving Tuesday flag raised at St. Marys town hall

Afton Poidevin helps Julie Docker-Johnson and deputy mayor Brogan Aylward raise the Giving Tuesday flag.

By Wendy Lamond

Town council declared Tuesday, Dec. 3 as Giving Tuesday, a day that encourages people to do a good deed and to help others.

Many businesses, service clubs and individuals have joined the initiative with a goal of giving back. Why? Because it makes us smile and feel good to share with those less fortunate or just to show our generosity.

Everyone is welcome to participate simply by giving their time, helping a neighbour or making a donation.

The Giving Tuesday flag was raised on Monday at St. Marys townhall. In attendance was Nancy Wojcik’s Grade 3/4 class from Holy Name of Mary School, deputy mayor Brogan Aylward and Giving Tuesday committee member Julie Docker-Johnson.