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5 East Haven Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

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

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EAST HAVEN, CT — If you’re like many of your East Haven 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 East Haven area.

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

  • East Haven Fall Festival: Hosts an annual community festival to support local culture and economic development.
  • East Haven Land Trust: Protects and maintains open spaces in East Haven, focusing on conservation and public accessibility Nonprofit Locator .
  • Friends of the East Haven Hagaman Library: Provides support for the local library through fundraising and volunteer effort.
  • East Haven Food Pantry: Offers food assistance to local residents in need, aiming to combat hunger in the community.
  • Momauguin Little League: Encourages youth participation in sports, emphasizing teamwork and community spirit.

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