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

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. 

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.

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

The Undoing Racism’s Team at UUCM's mission is to understand, challenge, and act to dismantle systemic, cultural, and individual racism with the goal of collective liberation.

The Montclair History Center (MHC), a private, nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization, promotes preservation, study and appreciation of local history.

Our mission is to eliminate racism, and empower women

The League of Women Voter is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to voter education and registration. And open to not only women!

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice uses cutting-edge racial and social justice legal advocacy to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power—from the ground up—in New Jersey.

Located in Montclair, NJ, Studio Players is a non-profit theatre company that has been providing high quality entertainment at an affordable price since 1937. Each season delivers a variety of shows ranging from hit Broadway plays and musicals, to original works, to shows for children.

Educating and engaging the community through farm, food, and health.  Montclair Community Farms is a local non-profit.  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.  At the heart of Montclair Community Farms is its Coalition, partners, and community volunteers.  

S.O.F.I.A. is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that provides advocacy, supportive services and referrals for temporary housing to “at risk” women and children of domestic violence. We promote awareness, prevention, healing and education to eradicate domestic violence.

MSF has been providing need based scholarships for college bound MHS seniors for over 65 years

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE), Montclair’s local education fund, is an independent non-profit that raises private dollars to engage and empower students, teachers and supporters of public education. MFEE drives innovation and collaborates with the Montclair community to create equitable access to high quality education for all students.

We are the LGBTQIA+ community organization for Montclair and the region. 

Professional Filipino American Youth (PFAY) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit networking organization for young professional Filipino Americans (“Fil-Ams”). Founded in November 2017 in New Jersey, PFAY seeks to gather ambitious Fil-Ams who are established in their careers for the purposes of building a community of young professionals.

We connect ordinary people and organizations to help them build the power necessary to create measurable change.

The mission of GRDIA is to create and foster an environment where all people feel welcome and included in our Glen Ridge community.

Sharing Belleville's long and rich history from 1697 onward. Including our unique role as the home to the first successful Chinese community on the East Coast of the United States.

Challenging social and cultural narratives through professional theater dedicated to DREAM: Diversity, Reciprocity, Education, Activism, and Mentorship.

Be SMART is a public education program of Everytown For Gun Safety.  Our campaign provides a framework for adults to start a conversation about the importance of secure firearm storage to prevent access to loaded, unsecured firearms by children to prevent child gun deaths and injuries.

The Montclair Foundation nurtures growth in our community through support and grant giving to local nonprofits and the preservation of the historic Van Vleck House & Gardens which are open to the public year round.

Montclair Local is an independent, local online news organization sparking dialogue and building community in Montclair. Montclair Local merged with Baristanet in April 2023.

Kiwanis Club of Montclair strives to work with and for organizations to support children in our community. Kiwanis members dedicate many hours of service each month locally to help strengthen our community and serve children through partnerships and club initiatives. We also strive to increase funds we raise for scholarships and organizations within Montclair serving children each year.

New Jersey LCV is the statewide political voice for the environment. We elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, advocate for strong environmental policies, and hold our elected officials accountable to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy. 

The Juneteenth Collaborative is a committee of several organizations who work together to educate our community about the history African Americans in Montclair and beyond. The James Howe House is our main focus as it gives a place for our stories to live on forever.  

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.