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Giving Back In Scituate: Local Causes To Support This Season

Celebrate Giving Tuesday all season long by donating, volunteering and spreading the word about these amazing local organizations.

Giving Tuesday encourages community engagement after Thanksgiving, and this list highlights local organizations, causes and businesses, offering a starting point for year-round involvement.
Giving Tuesday encourages community engagement after Thanksgiving, and this list highlights local organizations, causes and businesses, offering a starting point for year-round involvement. (Shutterstock)

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to give back to their communities, typically through charitable donations, volunteer work or acts of kindness. It takes place annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S., right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While it's celebrated widely, the real impact happens when we do good right at home by supporting local businesses, causes and organizations working to uplift our own communities.

We've rounded up a list of some great organizations, causes and initiatives in the Scituate area. Please keep in mind, this is by no means an exhaustive list — just a starting point for discovering amazing local opportunities to give back, not only on Giving Tuesday but year-round! Be sure to contact each organization directly to find out about their hours or the best ways you can contribute.


The Empowerment Factory

The Empowerment Factory (TEF) is a nonprofit dedicated to helping K-8 students in Rhode Island through after-school programs, events and partnerships. TEF fosters creativity, self-esteem and civic pride, and helps students develop the skills needed for healthier, happier lives.
Learn more: empowermentfactory.org

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Women's Fund of Rhode Island

The Women's Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI) advances gender equity by supporting research, advocacy and strategic collaborations. Emphasizing intersectional feminism, WFRI prioritizes access, fairness and inclusion to create lasting change and position Rhode Island at the forefront of policies that uplift women and families.
Learn more: wfri.org


Rhode Island Tree Council

The Rhode Island Tree Council (RITree) is dedicated to building healthy urban forests and promoting public awareness about the value of trees. RITree works to protect Rhode Island’s trees, address challenges like forest fragmentation and encourage sustainable community decisions.
Learn more: ritree.org

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Project Hand Up

Project Hand Up (PHU) is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit that offers low-cost food assistance to help families and individuals manage expenses with dignity. With a $6 contribution, participants can access around $200 in groceries, promoting food security while minimizing waste and easing financial burdens.
Learn more: projecthandup.net


Audubon Society of Rhode Island

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island was founded in 1897 and manages nearly 10,000 acres of wildlife habitat. The nonprofit is focused on protecting wildlife and their habitats through conservation, education and advocacy.
Learn more: asri.org


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