Seasonal & Holidays

5 Branford Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

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

BRANFORD, CT — If you’re like many of your Branford neighbors, 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 Branford area.

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Here are five local nonprofits to consider getting behind on Giving Tuesday:

  • Branford Historical Society: Dedicated to preserving and sharing Branford's history through the maintenance of the historic Harrison House Museum and various educational programs.
  • Branford Compassion Club:
    Focuses on the rescue, care, and adoption of homeless cats, operating a feline rescue and adoption center.
    Branford Compassion Club
  • Read to Grow: Promotes early literacy by providing books and literacy resources to families and healthcare providers.
  • Community Dining Room: Provides meals and support services to individuals and families in need within the Branford community.
  • Feed Branford Kids: Aims to alleviate childhood hunger by supplying nutritious food to children during weekends and school vacations.
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