On Giving Tuesday, Father Joe's Villages aimed to surpass its $400,000 gift campaign goal. Giving Tuesday happened last Nov. 29 – Dec. 1.
Breaking Record
Deacon Vargas told KUSI News about its target of surpassing their $400,000 gift campaign with Elizabeth Alvarez. He had the interview on Nov. 29, and the donation drive for Giving Tuesday was until Dec.1.
According to the report, money raised on Giving Tuesday for Father Joe's Villages will fund the organization's comprehensive services that help people leave homelessness for good. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.
The $200,000 gift from Martha Weigner Charitable Foundation and other anonymous donors will match donations from various individuals and institutions starting Monday.
Deacon Vargas gave more details about it. According to him, Father Joe's Villages can raise $400,000. He was grateful for the generosity of the Martha Weigner Charitable Foundation and other donations.
According to Alvarez, the match donation makes the difference. Deacon Vargas responded to Alvarez's request and talked further about the generosity of this organization.
As stated by Deacon Vargas, people step up for match challenges at least based on their experience. The Martha Weigner Foundation has been a great partner of Father Joe's Villages.
Other anonymous donors wanted to pull their funds to help challenge the community to step up, especially on Giving Tuesday.
Deacon Vargas expressed that the organization cannot do it alone. Without these donors, their services cannot operate and serve the community.
As Alvarez said on KUSI, the big push is on Dec. 1, though everyone can donate to the organization. Deacon Vargas further emphasized that the big push is up until midnight of the said date.
He encouraged everyone to continue giving throughout the days, especially now that the holidays are approaching. Deacon Vargas declared that the people served through such donations were not just numbers. Faces should be put on them.
Story of Melissa
Deacon Vargas narrated the story of a woman named Melissa. She was pregnant and homeless. Father Joe's Villages helped her give birth. Father Joe's Villages served as her child's first home.
According to Deacon Vargas, they are helping Melissa with employment. Additionally, they had secured affordable housing at the organization's affordable housing stock at Father Joe's Villages.
The deacon stated that she was now getting back on her feet.
Alvarez highlighted the uniqueness of Father Joe's Villages. It provides temporary shelter, food, and services. Yet, there are also different ways to help someone get off the street permanently.
She further stressed that there is more of a long-term solution, plans, and place.
Finally, Deacon Vargas shared neighbor.org and 619 - homeless for donations. He also asked everyone to share their social media on Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday
According to National Today, yearly on Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people give time to start the holiday season by giving back to their community.
It can be donating money to charitable institutions or volunteering. The Giving Tuesday event is a day set to benefit the community.
New York's 92nd Street Y, in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, founded Giving Tuesday in 2012.
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