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Giving Back In Huntsville: Local Causes To Support This Season

Celebrate Giving Tuesday all season long by donating, volunteering and spreading the word about these amazing local organizations.

Giving Tuesday encourages community engagement after Thanksgiving, and this list highlights local organizations, causes and businesses, offering a starting point for year-round involvement.
Giving Tuesday encourages community engagement after Thanksgiving, and this list highlights local organizations, causes and businesses, offering a starting point for year-round involvement. (Shutterstock)

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Huntsville area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.


Food Bank of North Alabama

The Food Bank of North Alabama provides immediate hunger relief to residents of Huntsville and the surrounding areas, securing donations of food and distributing donations to partner organizations. It also addresses the root cause of hunger through local food initiatives, which connect family farms to area schools, food pantries and grocery stores.
Learn more: foodbanknorthal.org

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Free 2 Teach

Through Free 2 Teach, Madison County teachers receive the supplies and resources they need to provide high-quality education to their students. Individual, group and teacher volunteers are welcome, as are financial and product donations.
Learn more: free2teach.org


Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley

The River Valley branch of Habitat for Humanity builds affordable housing for income-restricted families across Madison and Limestone County. In addition to monetary contributions, those interested in giving back can volunteer on a Habitat build site or at the retail ReStore.
Learn more: habitatrivervalley.org

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Still Serving Veterans

Still Serving Veterans provides free-of-charge assistance in connecting military veterans with fulfilling civilian careers. Alongside nationally available career transition services, the North Alabama region offers additional veteran support programs, including VA claims and benefits assistance.
Learn more: ssv.org


United Way of Madison County

United Way of Madison County strives to improve the lives of residents through various supportive programs and resources, as well as by mobilizing the community to volunteer and give back. The organization’s primary areas of focus include education, financial stability and health.
Learn more: uwmadisoncounty.org


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