Small Business Saturday popped up in response to Black Friday and then Cyber Monday was a way for online retailers to get a piece of the holiday shopping pie.  Non-profits are hoping people still have some money left on what's been dubbed Giving Tuesday. 

The City of Danbury recently declared today as Giving Tuesday. During the ceremony, Mayor Boughton presented Housatonic Habitat for Humanity with a proclamation, recognizing the global day of giving, now in its fifth year.  Boughton called the day a celebration of philanthropy and volunteerism. 

Among those issuing a reminder about the "reason for the season' is Danbury Youth Services.  The organization is highlighting a success story today, Danbury High School Freshman Brian Morquecho.  He enrolled in the DYS Earn-A-Bike program at age 11, refurbishing a secondhand bike for his own use.  He went on to help DYS form a riding group called Come-up, which works to plan rides in the community and create a calendar of volunteer events to participate. Last year, Brian participated in the Chili-Cook off at the Danbury Sports Dome, helping to raise $200.00 for the DYS EAB program, worked to help restore 12 bicycles to give away to families through the Wheels-for-Kids Project, and participated in Cyclefest 2016, riding 53 miles in support of the EAB program. 

Giving Tuesday is being highlighted by the Women's Center of Greater Danbury as a day for giving back.  A survivor and advocate against child sexual abuse has shared her story and submitted it to the My Giving Story contest on behalf of the Women's Center.  The nonprofit has the potential to be gifted up to $10,000 if her story wins.