By Tara DeGrave, Associate Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates generosity and inspires people to give back through their time, talents, or treasures. It occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which falls on December 2 this year.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay is a non-profit agency that is the social services arm of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Green Bay. Catholic Charities is called to serve all people throughout the 16 counties of the diocese in Northeast Wisconsin.
Annually, Catholic Charities staff and volunteers reach over 10,000 people through direct services and community outreach. The organization provides mental health resources, financial health counseling, adoption and pregnancy support services, immigration legal services, refugee integration services, and wellness and support services.
Catholic Charities meets individuals and families where they are at, often during times of struggle — whether facing mental health challenges, loneliness, unexpected pregnancy, financial hardship, or adjusting to life in a new country. Catholic Charities accompanies people through these struggles, providing counseling and supportive services that reflect the face of Jesus and help people achieve their personal wellness goals.
No act of generosity is too small! Here are a few ways you can support Catholic Charities this Giving Tuesday:
Monetary Donation
Text CCGBgive to 41444 to donate from your phone or visit our fundraising page at dioc.io/givingtuesday25. Two gracious donors have come forward to match donations up to $2,000! Monetary donations received both online or a donation check will support the work of Catholic Charities in Northeast Wisconsin.
Volunteer
Feeling called to serve your community? Join Catholic Charities as a volunteer. We offer an array of opportunities with time commitments ranging from one-time events to a few hours a week. Text CCGBtime to 41444 or visit our volunteer page at catholiccharitiesgb.org/volunteer to learn more.
Donate Items
Catholic Charities often assists individuals and families with needed items to help make ends meet. View our wish list of needed items at catholiccharitiesgb.org/social-ministry/catholic-charities-wish-list. Not sure how to get items to Catholic Charities? Order from our Amazon wish list, and items will be delivered directly to us.
If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Charities or have questions about Giving Tuesday, please contact us at charitiesgb@gbdioc.org or visit our website at catholiccharitiesgb.org.