Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday: dementia caregivers need you
This Giving Tuesday, dementia caregivers in Central Florida need your support. Your gift helps people caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Every service the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) offers is provided at no cost to caregivers and care partners in Orange and Seminole counties and beyond, and your generosity helps keep it that way.
No one should walk the dementia journey alone
At the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC), we meet caregivers every day who face dementia with courage and uncertainty. Some call us in crisis. Some are just confused and don't know where to start. Some lean on us for years.
Many caregivers feel lonely and unsure where to turn. Some are holding down a full-time job at the same time. Others are helping a parent from another state.
Caregivers have been turning to ADRC since 1984, when our first support group met in one family's living room. Read our history.
Your generosity helps make sure no one has to walk that journey alone. Through personal guidance, education and caring programs, ADRC is a place where families feel seen, heard and supported.
What does my Giving Tuesday gift support?
Your gift funds free support for caregivers. These services are available at no cost, and your donation helps us keep and grow them.
Facilitated support groups
Find a groupIn-person and virtual groups, led by a facilitator.
Local resource information
Information & referralClear information on local resources for caregivers.
Care Navigation
About Care NavigationOne-on-one guidance to help caregivers plan and cope.
Arts and wellness programs
Harmony in CareEngaging programs, including our free Music Box.
A little free library
Resource libraryEasy access to helpful materials for caregivers.
The State of Florida Brain Bank
About the Brain BankSupport for families who take part in the State of Florida Brain Bank research program.
What does a Giving Tuesday gift look like in a caregiver's week?
Your gift isn't abstract. It shows up on the days caregivers find hardest.
The day the questions won't stop
A call to ADRC connects a caregiver with our team, who will listen and help, and a free Care Navigation session gives a caregiver practical tools for repeated questions, arguments and refusals, plus a plan to follow.
The night he keeps asking to go home
When a caregiver feels they can't do this anymore, a free virtual or evening support group lets them talk with people who understand, without finding a sitter.
The week the choices pile up
A call or email to ADRC gets them local options for adult day care, in-home care and elder law, from lists providers can't buy their way onto.
The moment a song reaches them
The power of musicArts and wellness programs like our free Music Box help care partners share a moment of connection.
How can I help on Giving Tuesday?
We hope you'll give on Giving Tuesday. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us keep offering free resources and support across Central Florida. Here are three easy ways to join in.
Mark your calendar
Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Share our mission
Tell friends and family about ADRC and why caregivers matter to you.
Give early
Make an early gift to help us start strong.
Giving Tuesday questions
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity. It's held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. People give to the causes they care about, and many choose a local dementia charity like ADRC.
Is GivingTuesday still a thing?
Yes. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Many people use it to support causes close to their hearts, including local dementia charities like ADRC.
When is Giving Tuesday this year?
This year, Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 1, 2026. You don't have to wait, though. Early gifts help us start strong.
Is this the same as the Alzheimer's Association's Giving Tuesday?
No. The Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) is a local, community-based nonprofit in Central Florida. We are not affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association and do not receive income from them. A Giving Tuesday gift to ADRC stays in Central Florida. If you need help in a crisis, the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline is 800-272-3900; call 911 in an emergency.
Can my business support ADRC?
Yes. Businesses and families can support ADRC all year as Champions of Care. Meet our Champions of Care sponsors, or email sponsorships@adrccares.org.
How do I stay updated after Giving Tuesday?
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter to hear how your gift helps caregivers, plus caregiver tips and ADRC news.
Can I give at another time of year?
Yes. You can support ADRC any day of the year, in many ways, including gifts by mail, in memory of someone, or through stock. See all the ways to give.
Be part of a community that believes in dignity, compassion and hope
Thank you. With your support, we can keep walking alongside the caregivers who need it most. Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC), 1470 Gene Street, Winter Park, FL 32789. Call (407) 436-7750. Serving Orange and Seminole counties.
