While the holiday period is a time for giving gifts and bringing happiness to friends and family, some people even view it as an opportunity to assist people in their neighborhood.
Giving Tuesday on November 28 is a celebration of returning to local, national, or international organizations that aid the less wealthy in the wake of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For Giving Tuesday, which was first started in 2012 and runs all year long, a dozen nearby philanthropic organizations are currently accepting donations and volunteers.
Land Trust for North County
Regional land conservation nonprofit Land Trust for North County (NCLT) protects the forest, farms and natural spaces in 16 communities in the North Central Massachusetts area, including Gardner, Ashburnham, Hubbardston, Templeton, Westminster and Winchendon. The organization’s main office is in Leominster at 325 Lindell Ave.
Land Trust for North County has 10 conservation areas with public trails and organizes free environmental education programs for all ages. The trust is accepting donations to fund its Growth Project to continue promoting inclusive land conservation efforts.
Association for Gardner Athol Area Mental Health
Association for Gardner Athol Area Mental Health (GAAMHA) is a regionally known nonprofit that offers programs focusing on rehabilitation services for substance abuse disorders, transportation services, employee guidance, and more. The main office is at 208 Coleman St. in Gardner.
On its site, GAAMHA accepts gifts at all times.
Veterans Outreach Center in Massachusetts
Veterans Outreach Center in Massachusetts (MVOC) supports over 700 veterans and their families in the Greater Gardner area with financial assistance, employment guidance, mental health services, food and clothes pantries, and more. The center is in downtown Gardner at 268 Central St.
The charity is attempting to expand its cover program. The middle currently houses six homes in Gardner and Winchendon that are used to provide housing for families of veterans who are poor and in need of assistance. The firm plans to purchase the unoccupied Streeter and Poland School properties in Winchendon and convert them into 44 veteran-friendly flats. To help with the cost of the new housing project, MVOC is requesting donations from people, venues, other nonprofits, and businesses.
In addition to requesting donations for the cover development, MVOC is also soliciting donations to help it reach its annual goal of$ 100,000,000. This money will be used to support programs, furnish and maintain housing, stock the food and clothing pantry, transport veterans to appointments, and other things.
You can make all funds at website. Veterans- community service. com.
The Community Action Committee
Both the Gardner and Winchendon The Community Action Committees (CAC) provide food for low-income families and individuals in the Greater Gardner area. Both nonprofits offer food pantries, holiday dinner programs, transportation to medical appointments, fuel assistance, back-to-school supplies, and more. Dozens of Greater Gardner families rely on the Winchendon and Gardner CAC for the resources they offer.
The Winchendon CAC has a junior program that gives neighborhood teenagers the chance to collaborate with one another to better their neighborhoods. Explore the Winchendon CAC website to make a donation.
Low-income people can access annual clothing, personal care and hygiene items, children’s playthings, and more through a number of programs offered by The Gardner CAC. The CAC’s website has a wish list with items and products that are in demand if you do n’t want to donate money.