Paxton Ministries - #GivingTuesday

Double your impact this Giving Tuesday

Your gift to Paxton Ministries will go twice as far this December 2nd, thanks to a $_____ matching gift!

Each and every day, the residents of Paxton Ministries count on us to meet their needs. We’re here because God has called us to see those needs, and to respond with Christ-like love. Can we count on you to partner with us in this work? 

Paxton Ministries - #GivingTuesday

DOUBLE your IMPACT this Giving Tuesday

Your gift to Paxton Ministries will go twice as far this December 2nd, thanks to $10,000 in matching gifts!

Each and every day, the residents of Paxton Ministries count on us to meet their needs. We’re here because God has called us to see those needs, and to respond with Christ-like love. Can we count on you to partner with us in this work? 

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Man in blue vest and sunglasses smiles, standing near brick building.

“I spent a long time homeless, in and out of jail and hospitals. Back then I wasn’t able to imagine a place like Paxton. I never imagined that I’d one day be in a place like this, doing so well.”  – Kevin

Man with glasses and oxygen tube smiling on a porch with wooden railing, brick building background.

“I love it here. I have a roof over my head. I have people I can talk to. I have a meal. And I have staff who will help me with just about anything!” – Frank

Woman with glasses, short gray hair, smiling, wearing a blue sweater over a white shirt, outdoors.

“If I hadn’t come to Paxton, I’d probably be in jail by now.”  – Doris

Woman smiling, leaning on a railing of stairs outside a brick building, holding a cane.

“It’s nice here. I used to be homeless. Now I have my own room. I feel safe. The staff are good. The meals are good. I like the activities, especially the arts & crafts. It’s good to live here.”  – Linda

What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a worldwide movement to promote generosity. Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this movement encourages people to step back from the consumerism associated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and instead use their power of generosity –-through donations, volunteering, or acts of kindness—to support their communities. 

When is Giving Tuesday this year?

Giving Tuesday will take place globally on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Why give to Paxton Ministries on Giving Tuesday?

Your charitable dollars go further at Paxton Ministries! Because of our strong commitment to fiscal stewardship and accountability, as signaled by our ECFA accreditation, you can count on making a meaningful difference when you give to Paxton. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, 84% of Paxton's total operating expenses went to programs providing housing and support services to some of Central Pennsylvania's most vulnerable adults. A gift to Paxton Ministries means that you are helping ensure these individuals have safe, stable housing, three meals a day, and the daily support they require to thrive.

What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a worldwide movement to promote generosity. Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this movement encourages people to step back from the consumerism associated with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and instead use their power of generosity –-through donations, volunteering, or acts of kindness—to support their communities. 

Giving Tuesday will take place globally on Tuesday, December 2nd.

When is Giving Tuesday this year?

What are the best ways to raise money for Giving Tuesday?

There are lots of ways to raise money and maximize your impact on Giving Tuesday. One of the best ways is to use social media to share about the causes you’ll be supporting this Giving Tuesday, and to encourage your friends and family to do the same. 

Why give to Paxton Ministries on Giving Tuesday?

Paxton Ministries provides housing and support services to some of Central Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable adults. A gift to Paxton Ministries means that you are helping ensure these individuals have safe, stable housing, three meals a day, and the daily support they require to thrive.