Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Portsmouth

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

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

1. The Housing Partnership — The Housing Partnership develops quality, affordable housing for low and moderate-income households. They also provide HUD-approved first-time homebuyer education seminars and forecloser prevention referral services, among other programs and initiatives. Learn more at https://housingpartnership.org/.
2. HAVEN Violence Prevention and Support Services — HAVEN is dedicated to addressing public health through violence prevention and providing services to improve the well-being of children and families. HAVEN believes that preventing abuse and providing support for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence leads to healthier, more secure children and adults. Learn more at https://havennh.org/.
3. Step Up Parents — Step Up Parents offers financial assistance to grandparents and other relatives who have stepped up to raise the children of parents struggling with substance use disorder. Through this work, they aim to support and honor these everyday heroes by preserving their dignity and stability and responding to their families’ immediate needs. Learn more at https://stepupparents.org/.
4. Connections Peer Support Center — Connections Peer Support Center offers an alternative or complement to traditional treatments for mental health issues by promoting the health, wellness, and recovery of members through groups and educational opportunities. Their mission is to promote health, wellness and hope-based recovery by providing housing, legal help, respite programs and substance misuse support. Learn more at https://www.connectionspeersupport.org/.
5. New Hampshire Art Association — The New Hampshire Art Association is dedicated to presenting and supporting emerging regional art and artists in New England. They aim to cultivate creativity, community and culture through education, events and exhibitions. Learn more at https://www.nhartassociation.org/.

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

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