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The nonprofit community has been given a year-end gift: A couple of key provisions of the CARES Act were just extended into the new year (and, in one case, increased). Let’s take a look at what the new stimulus package means for the Catholic Foundation in El Paso and turn that calendar page to 2021.

We started the year like any other. We quickly had to pivot and re-imagine how we do things. In the blink of an eye, the year is done and we have you—your support, prayers, and faith—to thank for making it an extraordinary year.

Following special tax law changes made earlier this year, cash donations of up to $300 made before December 31, 2020, are now deductible when you file their taxes in 2021. There is still time to make a difference.

Catholic churches and drive-by parades have become synonymous with bringing the community together, commemorating special occasions like ordinations and weddings, and celebrating feast days.

The Foundation’s My Sunday Parish Offertory online option gives you the opportunity to donate to your church’s Sunday Collection as often as you like. You still have time to give for Christmas and you can continue to give on a weekly and monthly basis.

Do you love the Catholic Church, helping ministries, coordinating fundraising, working on events, communicating, being part of a team, and solving problems? Do you enjoy being part of a fast-paced, challenging, fun environment? If so, we’re looking for someone to join our team as the Annual Appeal Coordinator.

More than 600 families receive food provided by El Pasoans Fighting Hunger every Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Westside El Paso.

Cathedral High School and the Cathedral High School Alumni Association are starting a new Christmas holiday tradition with the lighting of the entire school. Adolfo Sanchez, Principal of Cathedral High School, said he hopes to make this an annual festive celebration starting with the Advent Season.

Pasko na naman! The Christmas season is almost here! Even in the midst of the pandemic, the Filipino community will be celebrating an age-old Christmas tradition dear to their hearts, the Simbang Gabi. This year’s virtual event is set for December 19, 2020 at 6pm and will be livestreamed on the Pinoy Monthly Mass of El Paso Facebook page.

Andrea Tirres, a 1995 graduate of Loretto Academy, put together COVID-19 resources for her beloved community so that our abuelos, fathers, mothers, tíos, co-workers, primos, compañeros, children, and neighbors can plan for a future that is once again filled with laughter, abrazos, dancing, and pachangas for the young and old in our community.