Travel Writer and Publisher T.R. Threston Joins 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation as a Social Media Ambassador for Giving Tuesday™

Online, October 23, 2013 (Newswire.com) - On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation will host it's second annual Giving Tuesday™. Giving Tuesday™ is a "giving back" program that was created as a global movement dedicated to charitable giving that brings about real world change. The program encourages people, small businesses, and, corporations to donate their time, resources or talent through locally hosted events and fundraisers. Additionally, the Giving Tuesday™ program encourages charitable activities that aid and support nonprofit organizations.

As a Social Media Ambassador, T.R. (Tina) Threston will help bring attention to the global event by posting in Facebook, Twitter and other media about the event and repost tweets from partner companies such as Kenneth Cole, Ebay, Darden Restaurant Group, Microsoft, jcpenney, and many others. Additionally, Ms. Threston will be writing about Giving Tuesday™ event for online media outlets, and, those articles will be sent out via social media to Threston's large audience of over 60,000 Facebook fans and over 160,000 Twitter followers.

When asked about Giving Tuesday™ Threston said "It's an important program that does deserve exposure and hopefully it brings out the generosity of people. And, the holiday season is the perfect time to host this event since people are already in the giving spirit."

To learn more about Giving Tuesday™ (including how small businesses and coporations may participate) please visit:

Website: www.givingtuesday.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday
Twitter: @GivingTues

Mission Statement
#GivingTuesday™ is a campaign to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. It celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations.