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Edgemont Roots & Shoots Club is part of the Jane Goodall Institute. The main objective of our club is to help the Earth, the animals, and our community. 

A network of neighbors giving and receiving essential needs throughout the Montclair area. We collect & distribute essential resources to families & individuals who need them. We help community gardeners harvest vegetables for distribution and partner with other non-profit in organizations in town to connect people with resources.

Toni's Kitchen provides food to our neighbors in need in ways that respect their dignity, improve health and foster independence.

Cross-Cultural Works is a community non-profit behind the Diwali Fest NJ;  Lunar Fest NJ; Hola Fest, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and the HAPI Fest, celebrating AAPI Heritage Month. The organization supports and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the South Orange and Maplewood, NJ community, and beyond. To learn more, visit crosscultrualworks.org and www.hapifestnj.org.

We are dedicated to fostering community and providing support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ population in and around Montclair, NJ.

Our mission is to engage and coordinate with New Jersey’s coalition communities to drive progressive change across the Garden State and promote the values of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee (NJDSC).

The CRC serves as an advisory board to the Township Council.  The CRC recommends programs designed to eliminate discrimination and addresses problems involving tensions in the community.  

Our mission is to serve as a local hands-on resource that engages and educates the community through urban farming, affordable food access, and healthy living.

Montclair Scholarship Fund, Inc. (MSF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, awards scholarships to college-bound Montclair High School seniors with financial need.

The YMCA of Montclair has been making a positive impact in our community since 1891. We are committed to caring for individuals and families, with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

YWCA Northern NJ works daily to fight systemic racism, advance gender equity, and enhance the wellbeing of communities. We also operate healingSPACE, Bergen County's only sexual violence resource center. 

MFEE is Montclair’s local education foundation that serves as a learning lab to boost the educational experience of every Montclair public school student by: awarding grants to teachers for innovative classroom tools and initiatives; piloting programs that address gaps; and connecting community resources.

Founded in 1893, Montclair Public Library serves the citizens of Montclair, New Jersey through two facilities: the Main Library and the Bellevue Avenue Branch. Montclair Public Library provides unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and community engagement.

Since 1982, the Human Needs Food Pantry (HNFP) has provided food, clothing, and other services to people in need who live in Montclair and other communities throughout Essex County. We also provide food to out-of-county residents throughout NJ.  

Grounded in faith, we come together to nurture the soul, inspire hope, and bring into being a more just and loving world.

SMAPA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, inclusive developmental training in dance and related theater arts for children, teens, and adults. 

Studio Players is a non-profit theatre company located in Montclair, New Jersey. Since 1937, we have been providing high quality entertainment at an affordable price. Each season delivers a variety of shows ranging from hit Broadway plays and musicals to original works.

Montclair Film connects global filmmakers with audiences in a diverse, culturally vibrant community by presenting films and year-round programs that engage, entertain and educate through the power of visual storytelling.

Seeking to unite the Latino community in the Montclair area.

The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to encouraging participation in our democracy. We register voters; provide information on how, when, and where to vote; and share educational materials for children and adults alike on the processes of our government.

Succeed2gether is a non-profit that addresses unequal access to educational resources by providing free, high-quality enrichment and academic programs and a post-high-school pathway to children in need from Montclair and Essex County, New Jersey.

The mission of the Mental Health Association is to promote mental health, including the integration of physical healthcare, to improve the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, and to remove the stigma associated with emotional and mental disorders. 

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has gained a reputation as one of the nation’s preeminent arts education and performance organizations. Their mission is to transform young lives and open doors to the future by offering pre-professional, year-round musical training along with community engagement and education programs for K-12 students from diverse backgrounds.

APEX Ensemble in Montclair is the premier organization developing the next generation of orchestral musicians. Students from leading conservatories learn to play alongside professional Mentors from world renowned orchestras, resulting in world class performances right in Montclair. 

An institution that teaches Korean culture to 2nd generation Americans and performs Korean dance & drumming.

Our mission is to provide Korean Cultural experiences for members, diverse families and the local community. 

Parents Who Rock is a non-profit association of musicians and others based in Montclair, NJ, who volunteer their time and talents onstage and behind the scenes to raise money for non-for-profit organizations throughout the community.

Since 1968, we have helped thousands of children enter school ready to achieve academic success and assist families on the road to self-sufficiency.  MCDC receives federal, state, and private funding, which supports our delivery of comprehensive, inclusive Head Start services to children birth to five years of age living in Belleville, Bloomfield, Montclair, Orange, and West Orange, New Jersey. 

Montclair High School's student-run a cappella group