Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Princeton

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

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

1. Friends of Princeton Open Spaces — With events, public outreach and advocacy, the Friends of Princeton Open Spaces is focused on preserving the community’s natural resources. This organization hosts nature walks, provides volunteer opportunities and organizes annual events like the Fall Fest and Opt Outside Photo Exhibition. Learn more at fopos.org/.
2. Sustainable Princeton — Dedicated to environmental sustainability, this organization seeks to inspire positive changes through education, events and community outreach. One of Sustainable Princeton’s recent campaigns was centered around providing financial support to landscapers to switch to battery-powered lawn care tools. Learn more at sustainableprinceton.org/.
3. Youth Leadership Development Program — This organization is focused on instilling confidence in young people. The Youth Leadership Development Program offers courses for students to develop their public speaking skills, leadership and social-emotional learning. Learn more at yldp.org/.
4. Good Grief — With the belief that grief can be beneficial when experienced among a supportive community, this organization teaches resilience and healthy coping skills to help people manage their feelings of loss. This organization offers peer support programs, events and narrative therapy for people in need of support. Learn more at good-grief.org/.
5. HiTOPS — With essential resources and education, HiTOPS seeks to support young people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. For over 30 years, this organization has provided peer support, educational materials and support for LGBTQ+ identifying youth. In addition, HiTOPS provides a clothing closet, lending library and health care resources for people in need. Learn more at hitops.org/.

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

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