5 Nonprofits In Newark To Support This Holiday Season

NEWARK, NJ— If you’re like many of your neighbors in Newark, you may spend a good part of the holiday season with your credit card in hand buying gifts for family and friends. Coming up soon is a chance to give back to the local community.

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups. Since 2012, nonprofits worldwide have used the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to galvanize fundraising, rally volunteers and add momentum to their causes.

Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Newark area.

Here is a short list of local nonprofits to consider getting behind on Giving Tuesday (although there are many more that also deserve highlighting!)

UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK - The United Way of Greater Newark empowers residents in its 14 municipalities (Essex and Hudson counties) to live healthier lives with access to quality education and opportunities for economic advancement through our four pillars of childhood success, youth success, economic mobility, and access to health. Through its leadership and partnerships, it serves as a conduit for government, funders, and corporations to make positive impact. Learn more about this local nonprofit here.

UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION - Guided by service, compassion and fairness, the UCC's mission is to assist low-income, disadvantaged and at risk individuals and families, including seniors and youth, to become self-sufficient and self supporting; while enhancing their quality of life and standard of living. Learn more about this local nonprofit here.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties works with volunteers, parents and families to create one-to-one mentoring relationships that defend, inspire and empower the potential that lives within every kid. Learn more about this local nonprofit here.

NEWARK ARTS - The Newark Arts Council (NAC, aka Newark Arts) is a key anchor institution that drives Newark as a global City of the Arts. Founded in 1981, for the past 43 years, Newark Arts has elevated Newark’s arts and culture ecosystem for the benefit of all Newarkers. Learn more about this local nonprofit here.

NJ INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE - The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice's team of advocates works day in and day out to erase racial disparities in wealth, reform the criminal justice system, and ensure access to wealth and opportunity for all residents. Learn more about this local nonprofit here.

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