Local, Catholic Giving: 15 Ways to Make an Impact This Giving Tuesday
- Denver Catholic Staff
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As we break open our piggy banks to give gifts this season, here are 15 ways to give a gift with lasting impact right here in Northern Colorado.
As Advent begins and we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, Giving Tuesday offers a chance to pause, look around our own communities and ask: How can I share the love I’ve received?
Every year, this global day of generosity invites people to support causes that matter. But here in Northern Colorado, Catholics have a unique opportunity — to give locally and give in a way that strengthens the mission of the Church.
From families in need to seminarians in formation, from children seeking a Catholic education to women rebuilding their lives — the ministries of the Archdiocese of Denver reach thousands of people right where they are. And your generosity helps make it possible.
One Day, Countless Ways to Bless your Neighbor
For those who want their gifts to have a broad and lasting impact, the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal supports more than 40 ministries across Northern Colorado. It’s one of the most effective ways to care for the poor, form new disciples, sustain our parishes and schools and strengthen the Church for generations to come.
Or, for those who feel called to support a specific mission, Giving Tuesday is the perfect moment to choose a Catholic ministry that resonates with your heart:
Catholic Charities serves thousands across the archdiocese, offering shelter, food, counseling, housing support, early childhood education and life-affirming care for mothers and families.
The Catholic Foundation of Northern Colorado helps families invest in the ministries they love — from parishes to charities to seminaries — ensuring their gifts glorify God and bear lasting fruit.
Seeds of Hope provides scholarships that open the doors of Catholic education for K–8 students.
Annunciation Heights invites youth, families and groups into powerful encounters with Christ through the beauty of the mountains.
Centro San Juan Diego supports Hispanic families through education, integration and leadership formation.
St. John Vianney Seminary and Redemptoris Mater Seminary form future priests for our parishes and for missionary outreach.
St. John Vianney Lay Division forms lay disciples through accessible, faithful, inspiring coursework.
The Retired Priests Appeal supports our senior priests, helping to provide care for our shepherds who have spent their lives caring for us.
Christ in the City brings Christ’s love to the homeless on Denver’s streets through radical encounter and friendship.
Creatio fosters transformative encounter with God, self, others and creation through pilgrimage and adventure.
FIRE Foundation of Denver ensures that children with disabilities can flourish and belong in our Catholic schools.
Julia Greeley Home welcomes women experiencing homelessness into a family-style community of dignity, healing and hope.
Mother Cabrini Shrine offers a sacred place for prayer, pilgrimages and inspiration.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Denver serves neighbors in need through personal relationships and hands-on charity.
A Gift that Shines Brighter than the Season
Giving Tuesday isn’t about checking a box — it’s about participating in God’s work of mercy. When we give locally and Catholic, we strengthen the very ministries that touch the lives of our friends, neighbors, parishes and families.
Most of all, generosity prepares our hearts for Advent. It draws us deeper into gratitude, reminds us that everything we have is a gift, and invites us to share that gift freely.
This year, choose a Catholic ministry that speaks to your heart. Support their work. Pray for those they serve. And let your generosity be a light — a small but meaningful echo of Christ’s own self-gift.
This Giving Tuesday, give where faith, hope and love take root. Give local and Catholic. And help transform lives right here at home.
