Seasonal & Holidays

5 Southbury Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

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

Rich Kirby's profile picture
Rich Kirby, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge

SOUTHBURY, CT — If you’re like many of your Southbury 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 Southbury area.

Find out what's happening in Southburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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

  • SMART, Inc.: This nonprofit focuses on mental health advocacy, education, and community wellness, serving Southbury and surrounding areas. It emphasizes prevention, education, and support for mental health challenges and substance misuse.
  • Southbury Land Trust: Dedicated to preserving natural resources, including open spaces and wildlife habitats, in Southbury. It promotes environmental stewardship and conservation efforts.
  • Companion Pet Rescue: Specializing in rescuing and rehoming dogs, CPR operates an adoption center in Southbury and organizes regular events to facilitate adoptions
  • Southbury Women's Club: A community-oriented group organizing charitable events and initiatives to benefit local families and individuals through volunteerism and fundraising
  • Whiskers Pet Rescue: A volunteer-run organization dedicated to the care and adoption of cats and other small animals in Southbury and nearby communities.

    • Find out what's happening in Southburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

    Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

    Related:Giving Tuesday 2024

    More from Southbury