Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Salem

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

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

1. We Care Charity — We Care Charity provides food and empowers children, individuals, and families in crisis in New England and beyond. They also facilitate feeding programs at eighteen shelters, four soup kitchens and two children's homes in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, serving an average of 4,000 people each month. Learn more at https://www.wecarecharity.org/.
2. Salem Animal Rescue League — Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL) is a no-kill animal shelter that saves the lives of abandoned, neglected and injured animals by providing a safe haven, compassionate care and new permanent homes. SARL also promotes awareness about treating animals humanely, and is committing to reducing animal overpopulation through their 100% spay and neuter policy. Learn more at https://www.sarlnh.org/.
3. Homeland Heroes Foundation — The Homeland Heroes Foundation offers an array of supportive services to active-duty service members, veterans and their families in their time of need to help restore a sense of community, independence, and well-being at home. They provide much-needed items and services to, such as furniture and household items, new mattresses, emergency housing, food and gas cards, holiday toy drives, and much more. Learn more at https://homelandheroesfoundation.org/donate-2/.
4. HAVEN — HAVEN is dedicated to addressing public health through violence prevention and providing services to improve the well-being of children and families. 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/.
5. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem enables all young people, especially those who need the most attention, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The Club provides a safe space for teens to exercise, compete in team sports and establish lifelong friendships. Learn more at https://www.salembgc.org/.

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

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