Giving Tuesday 2016: These Essex County Groups Deserve Your Donation

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Sometimes it’s truly better to give than to receive.

Giving Tuesday, described as “a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration,” is back for the 2016 holiday season. Established in 2012, GivingTuesday has since become a tradition that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.

When “Giving Tuesday” arrives for 2016 – and when it passes – here are just a few of the many donation-worthy nonprofits and causes in Essex County to keep on your radar.

American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey (Fairfield) - The American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey, located in Fairfield, serves a population of three million people in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Sussex Counties. Services include disaster relief, blood donation, health/safety training and other humanitarian efforts. Learn more here.

• See related article: Red Cross To Hold Blood Drives In Essex County

Runway of Dreams (Livingston) - Runway of Dreams “works to integrate wearable technology and design modifications into clothing, making it adaptive and wearable for all.” Learn more here.

• See related article: Tommy Hilfiger, Livingston Mom Launch Clothing Line For Disabled Kids

NJ SEEDS (Newark) – New Jersey SEEDS “changes the lives of motivated, high-achieving students from low-income families by transforming their educational opportunities.” Learn more here.

• See related article: Newark SEEDS Students Land $5.5 Million In Financial Aid

4th Wall Theater (Bloomfield) – The 4th Wall Theatre “sets the highest standards of excellence in producing diverse, seldom-performed and original productions, celebrating a wide spectrum of visions and voices in theatre.” Learn more here.

• See related article: 4th Wall Theater Celebrates 20 Years Of Living On The Edge

Know about some other nonprofits and causes in Essex County we missed? Let us know about them in the comments section!

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