As the festive holiday season unfolds, one special day deserves to be marked on your calendars: Giving Tuesday. This global day of generosity takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving — November 28, 2023 — and is often seen as a way to kick off the season of giving.
On Giving Tuesday, people are encouraged to come together and support their favorite charitable causes through donations, volunteering or other forms of generosity and kindness. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of local Morristown organizations that could use your support, from educational initiatives and environmental movements to animal rescue foundations and community kitchens.
To simplify things, we’ve rounded up some amazing Morristown charities, nonprofits and organizations that you can consider donating to this Giving Tuesday (and beyond)!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey — This mentoring program matches a child with a caring volunteer who becomes a mentor, a guide and a friend. Their goal is to make a positive difference in youth’s lives as they pursue their goals and dreams. Make a donation or become a mentor today.
In addition to getting involved, when you visit Morristown-based restaurants TOWN Bar + Kitchen, The Office Tavern Grill and NOM Mexican Table + Tequila Bar this November, you can order the Mentor-Sip Margarita and the proceeds will be donated to BBBSCNNJ all month long.
Volo Kids Foundation — This foundation focuses on the power of play to build active, resilient and confident kids. They create safe, youth-centered programs that provide a platform for youth mentorship, health and wellness, while removing barriers to athletic participation, such as limited financial resources and transportation. Learn more about getting involved today.
Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House — Dedicated to strengthening communities by helping people build better lives, Cornerstone Family Programs and Morristown Neighborhood House provide resources to people ages 2 to 102 in the Greater Morris County area. They believe that everyone deserves a chance for a happy, healthy and productive life and impact the lives of over 6,000 people. Click here to donate today.
Grow It Green — A thought leader in the sustainability movement across northern New Jersey, Grow It Green creates sustainable farms and gardens in urban spaces and educates communities on healthy eating and environmental stewardship. They believe that fresh, local food should be accessible to all. Learn how you can make a donation or become a volunteer today!
Homeless Solutions — As a private, non-profit organization, Homeless Solutions has been helping people experiencing homelessness and the working poor in the community since 1983. Their philosophy is “a Hand-up, not a Handout.” Their goal is not just about providing a meal and shelter. It’s giving those they serve the tools they need to rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient. Learn how you can help.
The Women’s Club of Morristown — Founded in 1910, this non-profit provides diverse, educational, charitable, and entertaining programs and activities to the community. The WCOMT have provided countless volunteer hours and raised tens of thousands of dollars for a broad range of charities and not-for-profit organizations throughout greater Morristown, New Jersey, and beyond. Learn how you can make a difference.
Market Street Mission — Since 1889, this non-profit organization has been changing the lives of those who are homeless, poor and struggling with addiction through Christ’s power and community support. They offer emergency services like meals and shelter, addiction recovery, counseling and more. Their current goal is to provide 7,500 meals to hungry people by Thanksgiving. Share a special gift today.
Mayo Performing Arts Center — The MPAC is where the community comes together to be inspired, entertained and uplifted by the power and the passion of the performing arts. Aside from bringing the world’s greatest entertainers to the stage, they also offer arts education and community outreach programs to provide cultural enrichment for both young audiences and the public at large. Make a donation today.
Morris Educational Foundation — As a 501(c)(3) corporation, the foundation enhances educational opportunities for more than 5,700 students in all 10 schools of the Morris School District. By providing grants, scholarships, programs and more, they work to enrich and inspire the academic pursuits of all our students, from preschool through high school. Learn how you can give back.
911 Dog and Cat Rescue — This Morristown-based 501(c)(3) volunteer organization provides fostering, rescue and adoptions for dogs and cats in need of permanent forever homes. They believe that every animal deserves a loving home. Click here to donate today.
Mrs. Wilson’s Treatment Center — Since 1976, this private, non-profit organization has offered women individualized recovery treatment for substance abuse, mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. The program addresses the individual woman’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and vocational needs and includes Transitional Living, Family and Couples Counseling, Trauma Counseling, and more. Make a donation today.
Additionally, Mrs. Wilson’s Treatment Center is holding its annual Poinsettia Plant Sale Fundraiser. Pre-order poinsettias from Great Swamp Greenhouse and the proceeds will support the mission at Mrs. Wilson’s. Pre-order your poinsettias and get more details here.
Jersey Battered Women’s Service — JBWS is a private, confidential service welcoming survivors of dating, domestic, or partner abuse, along with their family members. Their mission is to prevent domestic violence by protecting and empowering the victim, rehabilitation of the family, advocacy for social reform to prevent partner violence and public education about domestic abuse and its consequences. Make a donation today.
Nourish NJ — This social services organization creates lasting solutions to the problems of hunger, homelessness and poverty. They offer food, housing, work readiness, medical, social and educational services 365 days a year in a warm, safe and caring environment, free of charge, no questions asked. If you donate by December 31, 2023, an anonymous donor will match your donation up to $50,000. Make a donation here.
Additionally, this holiday season, Nourish NJ is encouraging you to spread some holiday cheer to the children in your life by participating in their Letters from Santa Fundraiser. All you have to do is submit a donation of your choice and fill out a form, and you’ll have a personalized letter from Santa sent to a child or children in your life. Click here to submit your donation and get more details about Letters from Santa.
Table of Hope – This community kitchen and mobile food pantry distributes food weekly throughout Morris County. Table of Hope is open to anyone in need of a “warm meal and a smile.” It has become a place where “Hope Starts and the Community Gathers to Share.” Make a donation today.
Morris Habitat for Humanity — Morris Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with families in need. Their goal is to put God’s love into action and bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. They believe in a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Learn how you can donate or contribute.
The Seeing Eye — This philanthropic organization’s mission is to enhance the independence, dignity and self-confidence of people who are blind, through the use of specially trained Seeing Eye® dogs. The Seeing Eye breeds and raises puppies to become Seeing Eye dogs, trains them to guide blind people, instructs blind people in the proper use, handling, and care of the dogs and conducts and supports research on canine health and development.
When you donate to The Seeing Eye for Giving Tuesday, your donation will be matched, making your gift go twice as far. Donate here today.
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, Morristown residents have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on various local causes. When you make a donation to or get involved with any of the charities listed above, you are not only making a genuine difference in the community but also transforming the lives of those facing challenges. Your generosity ensures a brighter and more hopeful future for the Morristown community during this festive season. Happy Holidays!