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Consider donating to these 9 amazing non-profits this GivingTuesday
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Do you want to extend your generosity after this Thanksgiving? Then you should consider participating in this year’s GivingTuesday!
If you’re not familiar, GivingTuesday is a holiday dedicated to promoting generosity worldwide. It started in 2012 and has occurred every year since on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
This holiday started as a way for community members to lend their support for movements big or small. Whether you choose to donate time, money or your voice, this holiday provides an excellent chance for all Huntsville residents to transform our community.
If you wish to participate in this charitable movement but you’re unsure of where you would like to donate, we encourage you to consider these terrific local organizations:
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8th Street Community
8th Street Community is a non-profit dedicated to providing housing and quality of life improvements for adults with disabilities.
All donations help offset the costs of full-care service and improve housing conditions. You can provide monetary contributions or physical items found on their Amazon wish list.
Also, you can donate at their upcoming Christmas on Eighth community event, which will include food truck, a petting zoo and more to help support their mission.
Arts Huntsville
Arts Huntsville is a non-profit aimed at advancing the arts in Huntsville by engaging local audiences in community events.
You can donate funds to these events or even volunteer your time at some of Huntsville’s premier events such as Panoply.
HudsonAlpha
If you’re invested in the sciences, then donating to HudsonAlpha may be the choice for you. All funds go toward funding the organization’s research, educational experiences and clinical services.
Additionally, all donations up to $50,000 will be matched, ensuring that the community will see the incredible benefits of HudsonAlpha’s work.
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The Huntsville Botanical Garden is truly one of a kind and deserves every bit of recognition as one of the best botanical gardens throughout the country.
Any donations to the annual fund ensure this Huntsville treasure can maintain the highest quality possible, which helps not only the plant life but also the human lives impacted by the garden.
Also, their Meaningful Commemorations options, such as a butterfly tribute or an engraved memorial, can honor a loved one while doing some good for the garden.
Huntsville Hospital Foundation
The Huntsville Hospital Foundation engages in some of Huntsville’s most crucial philanthropic endeavors by improving medical technology and patient experiences in Huntsville.
This GivingTuesday, the foundation is asking for donations to purchase new blood warmers and improve pre-hospital care for trauma patients.
Huntsville Museum of Art
The Huntsville Museum of Art hosts some of the city’s finest art exhibitions and educational events for visitors to appreciate.
This GivingTuesday, your donations can help this terrific non-profit continue to support the arts within Huntsville. You can also honor a loved one through your donation.
If you’re interested in volunteering time, you can become a museum docent to help educate museum visitors. Additionally, youth volunteers can join the Museum Academy Volunteer Program to assist at children’s art classes.
Kids to Love
Kids to Love is a non-profit devoted to improving the lives of children in foster care. While its ultimate goal is to help children find families, Kids to Love helps children experience the joys of childhood as they wait for adoption.
This GivingTuesday, you can help this organization meet its goals for the holidays by donating funds or new toys and clothes as part of its Christmas for the Kids program.
The Arc of Madison County
The Arc of Madison County’s mission is to provide care and support to people with disabilities. However, this non-profit goes above and beyond to support policy actions for improved justice, health care and housing for people with disabilities.
Your support on GivingTuesday helps people with disabilities find more opportunities and independence and helps this organization advocate for improved disability rights and conditions.
Village of Promise
Village of Promise is a non-profit devoted to reducing the negative effects of poverty by increasing access to affordable educational resources for low-income families.
By donating to this organization for this GivingTuesday, you can help people of all ages discover educational opportunities and help break cycles of poverty within our community.
While all of these non-profits perform important work within Huntsville, we hope this roundup helps you find the non-profit you resonate with the most.
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