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

Mayor Al Strathdee, Giving Tuesday committee members Julie Shackleton, Julie Docker-Johnson and Jackie Cousins, student Brynn Feeney and deputy mayor Brogan Aylward were on hand to raise the Giving Tuesday flag Monday.

By Wendy Lamond

Town council has declared Tuesday, Dec. 2, 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 in the initiative 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. Taking one small step starts a ripple effect leading to the world becoming a better place.

Committee member Julie Docker-Johnson says this is the ninth year St. Marys has participated. The Giving Tuesday flag was raised on Monday at St. Marys town hall.

Watching was Nancy Wojcik’s grade 3/4 class from Holy Name of Mary School. Docker-Johnson spoke to the kids and explained the importance of such an important day and the meaning of Giving Tuesday.