Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season, 2023

Thursday, November 30, 2023


As we head into the “most wonderful time of the year”, let us take a step back from our holiday lists and think about those in need within our communities and how we can help. Here are just a few ways you can make a difference in the lives of others this holiday season. 

Help students succeed in their educational career: donate or become a volunteer at New Haven Reads  

newhavenreads.org/  

Donate a toy, volunteer, or host a Toy for Tots event 

new-haven-ct.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/donate-toys.aspx 

Donate to Yale New Haven Health Toy Closet Program 

ynhh.org/about/community/auxiliary/toy-closet-program  

Help fight hunger and reduce homelessness by supporting the Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project (YHHAP)  

yhhap.org/get-involved 

Volunteer at the Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen to ensure that no one goes hungry this holiday season 

deskct.org/volunteer/

Check out Elm City Communities for more ways to give back this holiday season! 

elmcitycommunities.org/community-resources/food-banks-pantries/