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Morris Township Gives Back: How To Make A Difference This Season And Beyond
Discover meaningful ways to give back — from volunteering and donating to supporting community programs year-round.
Giving Tuesday is all about generosity — and some of the most meaningful giving happens right here at home. Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday shifts the focus from finding deals to doing good. But there’s no reason to wait — or stop once the day has passed.
This year, Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting organizations in the Morris Township area that are making a difference and helping others in need. These local groups are doing important work, and there are plenty of ways to support them — from donating and volunteering to spreading the word. This isn’t a complete list, but it’s a great place to start, so be sure to reach out to each organization directly to learn how you can help.
The Seeing Eye
The Seeing Eye, located in Morristown, trains guide dogs and matches them with people who are blind or visually impaired. Volunteers can help raise puppies, assist with socialization, support events or help administratively.
Learn more: seeingeye.org
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Literacy Volunteers of Morris County
The Literacy Volunteers of Morris County provides free tutoring for adult learners who want to improve reading, writing or spoken English skills in Morris County. Volunteer tutors receive training and work one-on-one or in small groups.
Learn more: lvmorris.org
Interfaith Food Pantry Network
The Interfaith Food Pantry Network works to address food insecurity in Morris County by distributing groceries and providing cooking demonstrations, home deliveries and outreach. Volunteers can assist in the pantry, deliver groceries to home-bound clients, or help with bilingual outreach.
Learn more: mcifp.org
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Market Street Mission
The Market Street Mission in Morristown helps people experiencing homelessness or addiction recover and rebuild their lives. Volunteer roles include sorting and organizing thrift-store donations, maintenance/handyman tasks, tutoring residents or helping at special events.
Learn more: marketstreet.org
ArcMorris
The ArcMorris provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Morris County. Volunteers may engage in recreation programs, group fundraisers or community outings.
Learn more: arcmorris.org
Morris Habitat for Humanity
The Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates housing for low-income families and welcomes volunteer builders, site assistants and community outreach helpers. Volunteers can also support the ReStore by organizing donated items, helping customers or assisting with donation pickups, directly funding affordable housing projects that transform lives across Morris County.
Learn more: morrishabitat.org
Morris County Park Commission – Volunteer Natural Resources / Trails
The Morris County Park Commission offers volunteers opportunities to maintain trails, restore native habitats, install benches/signage and assist with horticulture across Morris County parks. Those interested in contributing financially can also make one-time or monthly donations to the Morris County Parks Alliance.
Learn more: morrisparks.net
Whippany River Watershed Action Committee
The Whippany River Watershed Action Committee (WRWAC) focuses on preserving and restoring the Whippany River watershed through clean-ups, habitat restoration and education. Volunteers can help with riverbank plantings, stream monitoring or community outreach.
Learn more: wrwac.org
Give back in whatever way feels right for you — together, we can make an impact in Morris Township.
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