Giving Tuesday: 10 Michigan Non-Profit Causes to Support This Holiday Season  

Giving Tuesday is the perfect jumpstart to the holiday season of giving. Since it began in 2012, Giving Tuesday has inspired people everywhere to support nonprofits and local causes making a real difference in their communities. At Honor Credit Union, giving back is built into our DNA. As a not-for-profit credit union, supporting our Michigan communities is at the heart of everything we do. Michigan is where our members live, play, and work, and it is the heart of everything we do. Throughout the year, we partner with local organizations to bring people together at events near our branches and across the communities we proudly serve.

10 Nonprofits We Know You’ll Love

📍 Battle Creek

Miles for Memories

An all-volunteer organization that raises awareness, funds, and hope for those impacted by dementia, celebrating movement and community while working toward meaningful change.

🔎 Learn More: Miles For Memories

✋ How to Volunteer: Miles For Memories – Volunteer

🎁 How to Give: Miles For Memories Donations

Veterans Helping Veterans

A veterans advocacy group, known as Veterans Helping Veterans SWMI Foundation, has passionately advocated for homeless veteran families in Southwest Michigan for more than 14 years.

🔎 Learn More: Furniture for Vets – Providing Support to Homeless Veterans

✋ How to Volunteer: Visit their website and fill out the contact form at the bottom or call (269) 966-5764 or 269-420-7638 (Larry), 269-986-5777 (Rick)

🎁 How to Give: Donate

📍 Buchanan and Berrien Springs

Neighbor to Neighbor

A 501(c)(3) that offers client-centered programs, emergency assistance, and one of Berrien Springs’ most beloved thrift stores stocked entirely by generous donors and run by dedicated volunteers.

🔎 Learn More: Home | Neighbor To Neighbor

✋ How to Volunteer: Volunteer | Neighbor To Neighbor

🎁 How to Give: Donate gently used furniture, clothing, housewares, toys, books, and décor during business hours at 9147 US Highway 31, Berrien Springs.

Red Bud Area Ministries

An interdenominational and interracial ministry serving the Buchanan and Galien school districts by responding to individual and family needs.

🔎 Learn More: REDBUD AREA MINISTRIES – Home

✋ How to Volunteer: Contact Red Bud Area Ministries for current volunteer opportunities.

🎁 How to Give: Financial Support – Redbud Area Ministries

📍 Allegan

Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center

A local advocacy center that provides hope and healing to children through nationally accredited services offered at no cost to victims or their families.

🔎 Learn More: Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center | West Michigan

✋ How to Volunteer: Volunteer Opportunities | Safe Harbor

🎁 How to Give: Donate To Support Child Advocacy Center | Safe Harbor

Camp Kidwell

A nonprofit youth camp offering summer programs, teambuilding experiences, facility rentals, and community events all designed to help kids grow, learn, and have fun.

🔎 Learn More: CAMP KIDWELL – Camp Kidwell | Traditional Summer Camp for Kids Ages 4–14

🎁 How to Give: Camp Kidwell

📍 Grand Rapids Area

One Day Niche

A faith-based, activity-focused day program for adults with disabilities. Their mission strengthens mental health, boosts economic participation, and builds understanding within the community.

🔎 Learn More: One Day Niche Home – One Day Niche

✋ How to Volunteer: Get Involved with One Day Niche – One Day Niche

🎁 How to Give: Donate to One Day Niche

Friendship Miles

A community built around conversational running, encouraging connection, unity, and an inclusive space for runners of all kinds.

🔎 Learn More: Home – Friendship Miles

🗓 Events: Support Friendship Miles Mission

🎁 How to Give: Support Friendship Miles Mission

📍 Kalamazoo

Helping Hands Wellness Center

A wellness-focused organization helping patients access medical providers, trauma specialists, nurses, and nutrition coaches. Their whole-person approach supports healthier individuals and healthier communities.

We are building a healthier community, one person at a time.

🔎 Learn More: Helping Hands Wellness Center

✋ How to Volunteer: General 1 — Helping Hands Wellness Center

🎁 How to Give: Donate — Helping Hands Wellness Center

Kalamazoo Youth Development

KYD supports anti-racist, youth-driven out-of-s