It’s Giving Tuesday and nonprofit organizations need your help now more than ever. Not sure where to give? Want to know that what you do give will make an impact?
Here’s a list of local organizations that directly impact our Morristown community and could definitely use a little extra help this holiday season.
Big Brothers Bis Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a local nonprofit that provides one-to-one mentoring for children ages 6-18 throughout 10 counties in New Jersey, including right here in Morristown. Volunteer Bigs provide consistent and essential mentorship to their Littles who need a positive role model to guide and support them on their paths to becoming responsible adults themselves. Support the BBBS mission this giving season and you’ll be helping to ignite a child’s potential. For more information on becoming a Big or to donate, visit: www.mentornj.org
The Greater Morristown YMCA
Founded in 1874, The Greater Morristown YMCA, Inc. is an organization focused on youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living. As part of one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations, we work to ensure that the Y is accessible to ALL people, regardless of age, income or background. We play a critical role in enriching the lives of hundreds of underserved residents by offering financial assistance for programs, services, and memberships through our Annual Support Campaign. Although the YMCA is best known for its fitness and aquatics facilities, the Greater Morristown YMCA’s philanthropic focus is childcare. We manage three renowned NAEYC accredited childcare centers and a before care and after school care program with Morris Plains, taking care of hundreds of children each day. To learn more and donate please click here.
Grow It Green
Giving to Grow It Green Morristown supports the community you call home. With you, we bring young children of Morris School District, Morristown high school students, local families, aspiring young farmers, and volunteers of all ages back to The Urban Farm and Early Street Community Garden, safely reconnecting and learning. Your gift gets more people eating and growing fresh food while caring for the environment at the farm, garden, greenhouse and winter market, which carries greater health into their own homes. Join with Grow It Green to put local fresh food on people’s tables; together we create a more just, equitable and sustainable food system right in your own backyard. Click here to #GiveBack.
Homeless Solutions
Our philosophy is “a hand up, not a handout.” As a private, nonprofit organization, Homeless Solutions has been helping the homeless and working poor in our community since 1983. We are unique in what we do. It’s not just about providing a warm meal and a place to sleep. Our goal is to give those we serve the tools and surroundings they need to rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient. Our Continuum of Housing sets our nonprofit apart from others through our Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Program (THP), Warming Center, Mt. Kemble Home, and Affordable Housing. #GiveBack here. 
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Mayo Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit organization, is the heart of arts & entertainment in Morristown. MPAC presents world-class touring acts including rock & pop concerts, stand-up comedy, Broadway tours, family shows, dance, jazz and more on the mainstage, plus free community events throughout the year at locations throughout Morristown. MPAC’s Education Program and Performing Arts School provide arts experiences for over 40,000 children and their families each year through theatre classes, school time shows, workshops, seminars, student recognition programs, and enrichment opportunities. #GiveBack here.
Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House
Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House provide resources to people from age 2 to 102 in the Greater Morris County area. Together we impact the lives of over 6,000 people. We believe that everyone deserves a chance for a happy, healthy, and productive life. Our mission is to strengthen the community by helping people build better lives. #GiveBack here.
The Morris Educational Foundation
The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that enhances educational opportunities for more than 5,700 students in all 10 schools of the Morris School District. Since its beginning in 1992, the MEF has granted $4.6 million to enrich the education of our students. Last year, the MEF awarded over $700,000 in grants, programs and scholarships to support literacy, STEM, the arts and more! Be the Impact! Join us in the pursuit of excellence in every school and every classroom by visiting www.morrisedfoundation.org/
The Market Street Mission
The Market Street Mission is an experienced organization with a proven method of helping to fight alcoholism, drug abuse, hunger and homelessness in Northern New Jersey. Since 1889, we have been serving the community through our Emergency Services and addiction recovery Life Change Program. Our mission at Market Street is to surround our neighbors with God’s love and everything they need to get back on their feet – food and shelter, counseling and job training, spiritual guidance and Bible study – to live stable, productive lives in our community. Thanks so much for your support of the work we do here! #GiveBack here.
911 Dog & Cat Rescue
911 Dog & Cat Rescue is a volunteer-run 501c3 rescue group formed in Morristown in 2010. We have spent the past decade rescuing dogs and cats from the streets of Morristown as well as from the overcrowded local shelters. We could not save the lives we do if it wasn’t for the support of our community! #GiveBack here.
Mrs. Wilson’s Treatment Center
Mrs. Wilson’s provides compassionate, comprehensive treatment and housing for women who are seeking services for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Recovery begins the moment a woman reaches out to Mrs. Wilson’s. The clinical staff implements a program of recovery designed to address the individual woman’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and vocational needs. #GiveBack here.
