Local area nonprofits kicked off Giving Tuesday Katy with a chili cookoff and festival at the Westlake Volunteer Fire Department at 19636 Saums Road, just east of Fry Road. The festival raised funds in support of six nonprofits that are active in the Katy area.

“We encouraged businesses, individuals and families to come out to #GivingTuesdayKaty and see how they can be more involved with the community in which they work and live. #GivingTuesdayKaty is part of the #GivingTuesday global movement to bring generosity and change to the world and the communities in which we live,” said event organizer Sarah Beaton via a press release.

Funds raised go to supporting Abigail’s Place, The Arc of Katy, Joe Joe Bear Foundation, Katy Responds, Stuff the Sleigh, upLIFTed Movement and Katy Area YMCAs. Additional events are set to happen throughout the month of November as nonprofits work to meet increased demands for services during the holiday season.

• Tuesday, Nov. 9 – Giving Tuesday Katy Eats at 1000 Degrees Pizzeria, 24600 Katy Freeway, Suite 800, Katy, TX 77494, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 10 – Giving Tuesday Katy Eats at Chuckwagon BBQ & Burgers, 4031 FM 1463, Suite 50, Katy, TX 77494, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 16 – Giving Tuesday Katy Eats at Block House Coffee, 9910 Gaston Road, Suite 170, Katy, TX 77494, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 17 – Giving Tuesday Katy Eats at The Toasted Yolk, 98 West Grand Parkway, Suite 100, Katy, TX 77494, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 22 – Giving Tuesday Katy Eats at Pappa Gyro’s, 23255 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 29 – Giving Tuesday Katy Eats at Chick-fil-A restaurants located at 369 Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450; 23860 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77494; and 19303 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 30 -- Giving Tuesday Katy Eats at Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen, 9711 South Mason Road, Suite 130, Richmond, TX 77407, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information visit www.givingtuesdaykaty.org or the organization’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GivingTuesKaty.