It’s a big day for your favorite charity or programs in the community that make a significant impact on others. Whether you donate to help homeless shelters, food distribution for the hungry, veterans, pets, the arts, organizations that help kids, or churches, this day kicks off giving that makes a difference.
GivingTuesday began in 2012 as a movement that encourages people to do good. It’s now a global initiative that inspires millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. The day is a major catalyst for year-end giving, with donations helping to balance budgets, launch new programs and ensure long term sustainability.
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, located at 2020 Kay Circle in Columbus, is launching their 1st year GivingTuesday push for an annual fund with a goal of $50,000. It is the only Catholic school serving SW Georgia and offers pre-school to 12th grade college preparatory classes. Their overall fund goal is $150,000.
“Donations will be used for classroom resources, student wellness and safety programs, athletics, and for a new school bus,“ said Jenniffer Sillitto, St. Anne-Pacelli’s Director of Communications and Community Relations.
She says the school is like a family, and she would understand that better than most. Her husband, Brian, graduated from Pacelli and is now Vice President of the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce. They have 3 daughters, two of which are Pacelli graduates and one is a sophomore.
To learn more about the St. Anne-Pacelli giving program, click here. You can also access their progress from Facebook.
To view the full list of area programs listed for GivingTuesday, click here.
GivingTuesday often acts as the launchpad for the critical fundraising period at the end of the year, setting the tone for other campaigns. Whether it’s offering a kind smile, a helping hand, or an hour of your time—these acts have a way of rippling out, becoming part of something much greater.
