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We help foster faith-based stewardship in the community for the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of all. On Tuesday Dec. 3, the Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Cleveland will ask people to come together as one community for its annual giving day, #weGIVECATHOLIC, Northeast Ohio’s Online Day of Catholic Giving.
This crowdfunding event takes place each year on Giving Tuesday. Supporters can show their support at www.weGIVECATHOLIC.org for more than 240 parishes, schools, Catholic Charities sites and programs, and other Catholic nonprofits that serve communities of all faiths, races, and backgrounds throughout Northeast Ohio.
Last year’s campaign raised $3.4 million for 235 participating organizations thanks to more than 11,000 generous donors. Early gifts may be made from Nov. 23 to December 3 to offer more convenience to donors.
“The faithful of the Diocese of Cleveland come together every year in a spirit of thankfulness and generosity,” says Patrick Grace, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation. “We are so grateful for all of our donors, as well as our sponsors who provide matching gifts and prize funds that add to the enjoyment of giving day.”
Participating #weGIVECATHOLIC organizations will engage in a friendly competition to gain support and earn prizes from a $65,000 prize pool. Some are random drawings, while others, including the grand prizes, are based on donations.
There are also opportunities for donors to have their #weGIVECATHOLIC donations matched. Nearly $200,000 has already been secured by individual participating organizations for matching funds. The Foundation will roll out a $100,000 matching gift throughout the day to support technology, teacher, and tuition assistance for students at the 84 registered Catholic high schools and elementary schools. A $15,000 matching gift sponsored by Boyd Watterson will be available to all participating organizations.
The Catholic Community Foundation hopes to build on the momentum of the past eight years of Catholic Giving. Since its inception in 2016, #weGIVECATHOLIC has seen an increase in the number of participating organizations, donors, and total amounts raised each year, for a grand total of over $17 million raised.
Bishop Edward C. Malesic, JCL invites people in Northeast Ohio to unite for this day of generosity: “As we enter this season of giving, I warmly invite you to join me for #weGIVECATHOLIC on Giving Tuesday. This is a special day when our community comes together for Northeast Ohio’s online day of Catholic Giving. It’s a perfect chance to support your favorite parish, school, ministry, or Catholic nonprofit.”
To learn more about #weGIVECATHOLIC and view participant pages, visit www.weGIVECATHOLIC.org and follow #weGIVECATHOLIC on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Promotional Video: #weGIVECATHOLIC - 2024
About the Catholic Community Foundation:
The Catholic Community Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives by encouraging faithful philanthropy. The Foundation supports the mission of the Diocese of Cleveland to provide for the spiritual, educational, and charitable needs of people throughout Northeast Ohio. Since its inception in 2000, the Foundation has raised more than $621 million to support Catholic Charities, Catholic Education, Priestly Formation, and other ministries in the Diocese of Cleveland.
Contact: Lisa King, Catholic Community Foundation
Phone: (216) 696-6525 ext. 1042
Email: lking@catholiccommunity.org