We did it! We weathered one of the most bizarre and challenging years in recent history. But while it's easy to dismiss 2020 as simply a "bad year," the fact is, there was also a lot to be thankful for. With every challenge that 2020 brought, people from around the world rose to the occasion. When the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire season, or "Black Summer," struck, fire crews fought to preserve some of Earth's most unique ecosystems. When COVID-19 crossed American shores, it wasn't just doctors and nurses who stepped up. Millions of frontline workers in fields like phlebotomy, housekeeping and direct care also put their lives on the line to help keep America safe. When religious organizations moved services online, they kept congregants safe while also combatting senior loneliness, which is linked to a host of physical and mental health challenges. On the heels of one of the highest years for charitable giving on record, together, Americans donated $2.47 billion on Giving Tuesday alone. That said, economic and public health crises don't subscribe to the limitations of a calendar year. We still have many hurdles yet to come. But the grit, determination, selflessness and hope we saw from people all around the world in 2020 shows that we're ready. So whether you're giving what you can... | 
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