5 Stratford Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

STRATFORD, CT — If you’re like many of your Stratford 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 Stratford area.

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

1. Sterling House Community Center: Provides community services, recreational programs, and educational opportunities for all ages in Stratford.
2. Stratford Animal Rescue Society: Focuses on rescuing and rehoming animals and supports the Stratford Animal Control Facility.
3. Shakespeare Market: A nonprofit supporting local agriculture and small businesses in Stratford through a community-driven market.
4. Stratford Historical Society: Preserves and promotes Stratford’s history and heritage.
5. Stratford EMS Fund: Supports Stratford Emergency Medical Services through community donations and outreach.