Early giving for #weGIVECATHOLIC, the Dec. 1 event which coincides with Giving Tuesday, begins on Nov. 21.

Coordinated by the Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Cleveland, hundreds of parishes, schools, Catholic Charities sites/programs and other Catholic nonprofits are  participating in the 24-hour fundraiser. Even Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine is in the mix. Donors are invited to “Give back. Give Catholic.” as they support one or more of the participants.

Some entities are planning fun events or friendly competitions. Their message will be shared through videos, social media, text messages, email and more. Participating entities also can compete for prize money.

Last year, #weGIVECATHOLIC celebrated a decade of raising awareness and inspiring the Catholic community to support the participating parishes, schools, Catholic Charities sites/programs and other Catholic nonprofits.

Check out the list of participants (that had registered by the deadline) in this issue, then get ready to “Give Back. Give Catholic.”