5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Bernardsville-Bedminster Area

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in Bernardsville-Bedminster area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially, and that need your help.

Here are seven outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Bernardsville-Bedminster area:

1. Heartworks: This organization is a local movement of women committed to replicating and sustaining the kindness and connection witnessed in the wake of September 11, 2001. Inspired by the healing that takes place through receiving and giving, we offer hope to people experiencing a chronic illness with an acute need, an unexpected injury, a natural disaster, or unbearable grief, while taking part in our own self-growth.
2. Mr. Local History Project: A 501c3 non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting Jersey history with a social twist.
3. The Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate: The estate entered into an agreement with the Somerset County Parks Commission, permitting the charitable organization to conduct historical and cultural events on the property. They set out to enhance the public understanding of the lives of Elias Boudinot, Samuel Southard, and Edmund Ross, and their families, and other residents of the property. They hope to develop and produce public events utilizing the site’s landscape, buildings, and historical legacy, and plan to create a repository and research center for local genealogical and oral history resources.
4. Steps Together: Is a Hillsborough based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring our community to pay their blessings forward and support Somerset County families facing a medical crisis.
5. Somerset Regional Animal Shelter: Every year they take in nearly 1,000 animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, and more. In addition to finding these animals their forever homes, they provide Behavior Modification, Animal Control, Affordable Spay & Neuter, Pet Retention Programs. Volunteer and monetary donations are always needed.
6. Safe + Sound Somerset: Since 1978, Safe+Sound Somerset has been answering the call of domestic violence survivors – often literally – with calls to our 24/7 helpline that are the first step in breaking free from the domestic violence and sexual abuse for many who are being beaten, battered, and berated. Volunteers and donations are needed.
7. Visions and Pathways: Visions and Pathways has helped abused, neglected, homeless, missing and at-risk youth since 1970. Monetary contributions to meet the day-to-day expenses such as food, bedding, heat and electricity, recreational activities and counseling services.

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