Coronavirus has impacted people, businesses, and nonprofits around the world, from individuals caring for a sick family member, to hospital workers on the front lines, to local small businesses struggling to stay afloat. We’re experiencing unprecedented impacts on every faction of life – the economy, mental health, and physical safety, just to name a few – and we’re living in uncertain times.
With so much hardship, the outpouring of grassroots generosity and giving from around the world has been inspiring. We’re witnessing neighbourhoods come together for weekly clapping for our key workers and windows decorated with rainbows, and entertainers all around the world raising millions while bringing us music and laughter to comfort us from the safety of our home.
The pandemic has demonstrated the need for collaboration and leadership across industries, geographies, and sectors. At PayPal we’ve stepped up to support the needs of our global workforce, leveraged our platform to enable relief for our customers and made contributions to relief efforts on the front lines. We’re also hearing from an unprecedented number of businesses and organisations looking to raise funds in new ways, including Spotify’s Artist Fundraising Pick.
Today, we’re continuing that support for COVID-19 relief by joining organisations around the world to amplify #GivingTuesdayNow on 5th of May, a new global day of giving and unity.
At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people together across the world. Even as we practice social distancing, we can remain connected through kindness and generosity.
In this spirit of generosity, whether you need help or want to help, we’re announcing new ways to show your support for COVID-19 relief and highlighting additional ways you can join the effort on the 5th of May for #GivingTuesdayNow.
Donate to COVID-19 relief efforts:
Together with PayPal Giving Fund, PayPal has launched COVID-19 fundraising campaigns in 12 markets including the UK. Customers can donate here or in the PayPal app today. PayPal covers all processing costs if donating through these methods , ensuring that 100% of your donation will support charities providing relief and recovery efforts.
Giving doesn’t have to cost money: Volunteer virtually with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women
PayPal is also partnering with the Cherie Blair Foundation for women, which enables virtual mentoring sessions for women entrepreneurs around the world. Learn more about donating your time and making a difference in the lives of people especially hard hit by the pandemic.
Giving at the checkout: Make a small donation while shopping online
With online shopping increasing while lockdown is in effect, you can integrate giving into your everyday shopping. Look for the option to donate at the checkout when you check out with PayPal, adding a small donation can make a big difference.
Collect money for those in need:
If you’d like to collect money to buy groceries for high-risk populations, or to pay bills for someone struggling to make ends meet you can create a personalized PayPal.Me link. Sharing the link will help others know it’s you they’re paying, so you can easily gather and distribute funds to those in need.
For Nonprofits: Activate your donor base on the 5th of May
If you are a charity looking to join the #GivingTuesdayNow movement, visit their website for resources to get started. If you’re not set up to take donations online please visit our site for more information. And if you’re a registered charity visit PayPal Giving Fund to learn more. PayPal Giving Fund helps people support their favourite charities online and helps charities raise funds through PayPal, eBay and other technology platforms.
To find out more about PayPal Giving Fund works, click here.