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5 Clinton Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

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

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CLINTON, CT — If you’re like many of your Clinton 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 Clinton area.

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

  • Bare Necessities, Inc.: This organization provides diapers and other essentials to families in need throughout the Shoreline area. It is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network.
  • Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries: Serves meals and distributes groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity along the Shoreline.
  • Henry Carter Hull Library: A community-focused library offering educational programs, public resources, and cultural activities.
  • Clinton Historical Society: Dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Clinton through exhibits, events, and educational initiatives.
  • Families Helping Families: A volunteer-driven organization that assists local residents with food, heating fuel, and other essentials.

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