Donors help reach #GivingTuesday match

Thank you to all those who generously responded to a #GivingTuesday opportunity Catholic Charities had to receive $35,000 in matching funds. Gifts made for #GivingTuesday have double the impact as you helped us reach the goal!

We are grateful that Fugate Enterprises and Mechanical Systems, Inc., each offered $15,000 in matching funds to create the initial $30,000 pool. Late in the day Nov. 29, a friend of Catholic Charities stepped forward with another $5,000 in matching funds to encourage more donations in the final hours of #GivingTuesday.

To give you an idea on the impact of #GivingTuesday gifts and the matching funds, here is how Catholic Charities can use those funds to help others:

Provides one month of shelter, food and supplies at St. Anthony Family Shelter for 19 families.

Provide meals for 22 days for the children and adults seeking safe shelter at Harbor House.

Offers 90 sessions of therapy at Cana Counseling through a sliding fee scale or uninsured and underinsured clients.