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5 Stonington-Mystic Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.

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STONINGTON-MYSTIC, CT — If you’re like many of your Stonington-Mystic 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 Stonington-Mystic area.

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

  • CUSH (Clean Up Sound & Harbors), Inc.: This nonprofit works to eliminate nitrogen pollution, bacterial contamination, and plastic waste from our local waters.
  • New England Science & Sailing Foundation: The mission of the foundation is to empower students with a love of learning through ocean-based experiential programs that serve schools, teachers, and families.
  • Stonington Community Center: The center aims to engage residents, businesses, and community groups in building a strong, vibrant community.
  • Sails Up 4 Cancer: This group dedicates itself to doing as much as feasible to support cancer care, education, prevention, and research.
  • Stonington Historical Society: The mission of the society is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the town's history.

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