Seasonal & Holidays
Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Exeter
This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that brings people together to harness the potential of collective generosity. Fortunately for folks in the Exeter area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that could greatly benefit from your support.
Here are five outstanding organizations in the Exeter area. Please consider volunteering or donating to them for Giving Tuesday and beyond.
- The Community Children’s Fund — The Community Children's Fund, founded in 1989, raises funds to provide warm winter clothing and bedding to children in need in the Exeter area communities. It collaborates with local social service agencies and schools to distribute funds through a voucher system, assisting thousands of children and families. Learn more at exeterareacharitablefoundation.org.
- Seacoast Family Promise — Seacoast Family Promise is a vital organization that offers support to families facing sudden hardships, helping them regain stability and hope for a brighter future. Especially focused on youth affected by homelessness, it collaborates with community partners and provides essential strategies for family success. Learn more at seacoastfamilypromise.org.
- Exeter Historical Society — The Exeter Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and heritage of Exeter. It maintains historical artifacts and provides educational programs. Learn more at exeterhistory.org.
- Friends of the Exeter Public Library — The Friends of the Exeter Public Library is a nonprofit community support group that assists the library through fundraising, accepting donations and providing volunteers for library events and special projects. Its mission is to support and cooperate with the Exeter Public Library in obtaining resources and services for the public, focusing on charitable, literary and educational purposes. Learn more at exeterpl.org/friends-of-the-library.
- Exeter Area GFWC Women's Club — The Exeter Area GFWC Women's Club is dedicated to community service and charitable efforts in the Exeter area. It supports local causes, initiatives and community development. Learn more at eagfwc.org.
Do you know of another volunteer organization in Exeter that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!
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