Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Middletown

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that brings people together to harness the potential of collective generosity. Fortunately for folks in the Middletown area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that could greatly benefit from your support.

Here are five outstanding organizations in the Middletown area. Please consider volunteering or donating to them for Giving Tuesday and beyond.

1. Epilepsy Foundation Connecticut — The Epilepsy Foundation Connecticut improves the lives of people with epilepsy by promoting awareness, providing support and advancing research towards better treatments and a cure. They strive to empower those affected by epilepsy to live their fullest lives and to ensure that all individuals with epilepsy have access to quality care and resources. Learn more at https://epilepsyct.com/.
2. U.S. Pain Foundation — The Middletown-based U.S. Pain Foundation is an organization dedicated to empowering, educating, connecting and advocating for people living with chronic conditions that cause pain. The organization serves those who live with pain conditions and their care providers and helps individuals find resources and inspiration. Learn more at https://uspainfoundation.org/.
3. Middlesex United Way — Middlesex United Way is a locally based organization dedicated to strengthening lives, helping people, and improving community conditions in the fifteen towns in Middlesex County. By cultivating leadership and partnerships, bringing resources together, and investing in our community, Middlesex United Way acts as a catalyst to achieve measurable, positive impact in education, health, housing and financial stability. Learn more at https://www.middlesexunitedway.org/.
4. The Women and Families Center — The Women and Families Center (WFC) is committed to promoting equity and improving quality of life through services that foster empowerment and independence. They provide a variety of enrichment and support programs for both youths and adults, as well as some confidential services for victims of abuse and sexual assault. Learn more at https://womenfamilies.org/.
5. Oddfellows Playhouse — The Oddfellows Playhouse provides high-quality theater by and for young people and believes that high-quality arts experiences are a fundamental right. They promote the growth of young people through the performing arts and offer opportunities to underserved and at-risk youths to promote the development of a genuinely multiracial, multicultural society. Learn more at https://www.oddfellows.org/.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Middletown that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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