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We help foster faith-based stewardship in the community for the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of all. On Tuesday, November 30, St. Joseph School in Avon Lake joined 210 Catholic organizations and ministries throughout Northeast Ohio for #weGiveCatholic, Northeast Ohio's online day of Catholic giving.
"Each year we are so grateful to our stakeholders for their participation in the amazing #weGiveCatholic fundraiser," says principal John Stipek. "This program gives us an opportunity to make a meaningful change for both our parish and school community. Over the past few years, we have been able to grow our playground, create a Collaboratory for hands-on science, and add a digital sign for the school and parish. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of our families and parishioners. #weGiveCatholic provides the avenue for this growth and change."
Their efforts paid off again in 2021 as the school raised $25,090 in one day, which included $250 from the Boyd Watterson matching gift, $800 from the diocesan tuition assistance matching grant, and a $1,000 prize for third place in the small school category. All of the funds raised were used to replace the school sign that was nearly 30 years old. Today, a new digital sign greets visitors at the school entrance on Electric Boulevard.
This was the sixth year for #weGiveCatholic, which captures the spirit of gratitude and generosity and is celebrated by the Northeast Ohio Catholic community. This 24-hour crowdfunding event elevates awareness for Catholic schools, parishes, ministries, Catholic Charities sites and programs, and other Catholic nonprofits that make a positive impact through the variety of programs and services they provide.
In total during the #weGiveCatholic 24 hours of giving, $3,194,704 was raised by parishes, schools, Catholic Charities sites/programs, and nonprofits. For more information about #weGiveCatholic, contact Linda Corcoran, lcorcoran@catholiccommunity.org, 216-696-6525 x1042.