One of the great things about the Greater Newburyport area is how many organizations we have that take care of the people and places that make up this area. Please browse through our non-profit members and considering donating time, funds or both to help them continue their missions.
Regional Collaborative Non-Profit Organizations:
A National Historic Landmark and working museum dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the art and craft of wooden boat building. Newburyport's ''Yankee Homecoming'' is the second oldest homecoming festival in the United States. The NAA is located along Newburyport's waterfront, steps from the center of town, in a historic 1795 brick building housing three galleries, & gift shop that are open year-round to the general public. Founded in Newburyport, North of Boston Cancer Resource (NBCR) is a support organization that enriches the well-being of people living with cancer and their loved ones by enhancing access to resources Preserve and protect the river and its ecosystem through the development of community based coalitions who will act to protect it for future generations. Great little theater~ convenient location~ adult acting classes The mission of the Newbury Town Library is to provide free and open access to materials, services, and new technologies supporting life-long learning, as well as to encourage and enable the pursuit of Youth serve from the Lower Merrimack Valley area from grades 1st-H/S. We provide a safe place for kids to come to afterschool and participate in numerous educational, hands on activities. Historic seaports and New England town commons; industrial mills and pristine beaches; renowned museums and wildlife refuges; working farms and inviting natural trails! Storm Surge provides science based information about climate change causes; the effects on flora and fauna in marine, river, and estuary spaces; and actions we can take. Inspiring students for a faith-filled academic journey. Historical House Museums (The Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Coffin House, Swett-Ilsley House, and The Rocky Hill Meeting House) Non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Salisbury Beach Center, and the preservation of the beach as a natural resource and recreation area. Non-profit group to assist the Council on Aging and developing and funding social & human services for elderly persons in the Newburyport area. Empowering People... Changing Lives for adults with disabilities, throughout the Greater Merrimack Valley and North Shore. Bar Association for attorneys to join in the Greater Newburyport Area An energized and engaged Christian congregation providing diverse worship opportunities, vibrant multi-generational education and varied community service. The Belleville Roots Music Series celebrates music with concerts throughout the year. On the waterfront in NBPT, this 191-seat theater offers ''arts inspired experiences'' incl. film, dance, theatre, concerts, children's programming & art gallery. Operating a radiological airborne monitoring system in the Massachusetts Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) communities near the Seabrook, NH nuclear power plant. HSI is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 housing development corporation with a mission of providing housing and related support services to low income, homeless and disabled individuals in Merrimack Valley. The Library is the centerpiece of our community, welcoming and empowering all in the pursuit of knowledge, culture, and social connections. United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley brings the community together to help improve people's lives and strengthen the neighborhoods in our region. Assisted Living Center - Salisbury: Where you can have it all. Where you can AFFORD it all! Hope is a community of people on a spiritual journey, where you can get to know others, grow in your faith, and serve with the gifts God has given you. The ''go to'' place for business owners at every stage of business development, providing business owners with the knowledge & skills to grow profits & succeed. We offer worship and Christian education for all ages, especially families. The parks conservancy was established to allow individuals, groups, or organizations to support general park maintenance and to direct donations to specific projects and beautification efforts. A non-profit organization that is committed to providing exceptional services to adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities by teaching, empowering and encouraging them to be self-confident The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center's mission is to empower individuals and engage communities to end domestic violence. The Greater Newburyport Village is a nonprofit, membership organization powered by volunteers. We are part of a national movement that believes we each have a choice about how and where we grow old. Plum Island Outdoors promotes the fossil fuel free enjoyment of Plum Island including the North Point in Newburyport, the Central area in Newbury, the Refuge, and the Sandy Point State Park. Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation's mission is to protect marine mammals in the Gulf of Maine through education, research and conservation. Turn your 'gently used' clothing, household items, and furniture into cash donations to support local charities in your community. YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The Merrimack Valley's One-Stop for Employment and Career Services. The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport advocates with and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the Merrimack Valley & Seacoast communities. The Newburyport Literary Festival is a celebration of literature, authors, and readers. Make an appointment for your counseling session at one of our conveniently located Branches in Beverly, Burlington, Cape Ann, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Newburyport, Revere or Stoneham A bookstore operated by First Church of Christ, Scientist in Newburyport offering spiritual solutions to life's challenges. Promoting Community Through and With the Arts. St. Paul's is a Christian community where people are met and accepted without judgment for who they are and are adopted into a loving and caring family. The River Valley Charter School is the first public Montessori school in Massachusetts. RVCS serves children in grades K-8 from Amesbury, Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport and Salisbury. We are group of men and women who value service to the community. Our programs include Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and Child Abuse Prevention. The Salvation Army, Newburyport Corps (Church) & Community Center. Essex County Greenbelt is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to conserving the open space heritage of Essex County, Massachusetts. The Pettengill House, Inc. is a nonprofit community social service agency providing wraparound programs and services for individuals, children, and families of all ages. Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center is located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, on the Merrimack River estuary, and at the gateway to Plum Island. AIM works to improve state business economy for employers; includes employer resources, event information, and legislative issues of note. The mission of Community Service of Newburyport, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing economic assistance in a caring environment. Series of self-guided history tours available through website; offering a dozen uniquely different stories of Newburyport history. Explore the maritime history of Newburyport and its people through art, artifacts, and documents related to its role as an early American port, including the US Customhouse in which it resides! NEER North actively rescues horses and donkeys, from a variety of situations, including owner surrenders, abuse, neglect, and at risk of heading to slaughter. Real Music - Real People - Real Time The Newburyport Film Festival annually produces the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival. Held in mid-September, the festival screens high-caliber thought-provoking films. Environmental, conservation & educational volunteer based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Maudslay State Park Association is a volunteer group involved in fundraising and devoted to restoring and maintaining park facilities in a time of tight state budgets. Public Busline in the Merrimack Valley Region Non-profit, all volunteer northeast region fishing club with members in MA, NH, ME, & NY. The Plum Island Surfcasters membership is good for you and your family. Addiction Recovery Programs and Clinical Treatment Providers. Unity on the River is a welcoming, all-denominational spiritual center. A century old retreat nestled in the woods of Byfield offering respite to individuals and a perfect environment for non-profit board meetings, staff development, art programs or educational events. Some of our biggest fundraisers: Yankee Homecoming 10 mile and 5K road race, Lions bed race. Coastal Trails Network, a 30-mile public system of bicycle and pedestrian trails connecting the communities of Amesbury, Newbury, Newburyport and Salisbury. Protecting the Piscataqua region's maritime heritage and environment through education and action MVPC promotes community & regional collaboration and innovation; plans for the strategic growth & development and assists in regional development economically, efficiently & with an eye to the future. 110 Years of Stewardship - preserving the life and works of John Greenleaf Whittier through his Amesbury home and its extensive collection of artifacts & records. An independent lending library in Newburyport's south end. Housed in two antique rooms, this little gem offers a host of adult, teen and children's books, youth and adult's programs and lots more. Be alerted to the latest scams and get trustworthy tips from your BBB. Start With Trust®. | Need Help? #BBBHelp from 7am-7pm EST Mission: ease the impact of poverty on people of GRTR NBPT by promoting dignity; supporting allied orgs financially and collaboratively, increasing awareness of poverty, and inspiring volunteerism. Seacoast United is dedicated to providing athletic opportunities to youths and adults in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. Home of PortMedia and Joppa Radio. The Friends of the Newbury Council on Aging is a private non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to raise money to support programs and services for elders in Newbury, including Plum Island and STAR is an animal rescue working to save and rehome abandoned and surrendered animals. Our mission is to deliver joy, comfort, and quality of life to children with cancer and their families through free integrative therapies. Affordable function room & conference space for up to 175 people, seated. Large kitchen facility. Supporting the Success of Our Members - Leading in Sustainable Economic Development - In Harmony with the Communities we Serve. 2 function halls & one conference room available for rental. Weddings, bar & bat mitzvahs, receptions, political events, business meetings; seats up to 200 & up to 25 in conference room. For over 40 years, Theater in the Open has produced groundbreaking theater in the outdoors and in non-traditional theater spaces, with most productions offered free to all. We are actively involved in a variety of civic & philanthropic efforts on a local, national & international level. Consecrated in 1842, Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the first rural garden cemeteries in the United States. Friends of NYS is a non-profit board providing fundraising and advocacy for Newburyport Youth Services through community events, awareness campaigns, and partnerships. Private meeting rooms seating 10 - 35 people. Perfect for small business meetings. Full kitchen amenities. An educational, non-profit organization dedicated to excellence in performance and to bringing outstanding choral music to the North Shore of Boston. The award-winning North Shore Music Theatre produces musicals, concerts & kids shows. A non-profit organization dedicated to building affordable homes across Essex County. The Newburyport Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization created to offset the financial pressures put on the Newburyport School System. Newburyport's premiere indoor / outdoor venue for music, dance & special events. Linking the past with the present and the future. The Newburyport Waterfront Trust owns and manages Market Landing Park and the Boardwalk. Five Trustees are appointed by the Mayor to rotating five-year terms. Preserving historic lighthouse structures for future generations, to open them up to public use and enjoyment, and to document their history and that of their keepers. Public technical school and training facility. At Merrohawke, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, youth grow strong by nature through experiential learning on land, river and sea all year round. The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Rotary is a service organization. Since 1910, the Rotary Motto has been ''Service Above Self.'' The museum provids tours May - October, lectures, and research library open year round by appointment Hunger relief to individuals & families in the greater Newburyport area through community-based, food pantry programs, & a weekly community dinner. Anna Jaques Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving 17 cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Southern New Hampshire. An alliance of stewardship organizations dedicated to positively impacting our planet climate and the health of our environment
Lowell's Boat Shop
A National Historic Landmark and working museum dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the art and craft of wooden boat building.
Newburyport Yankee Homecoming
Newburyport's ''Yankee Homecoming'' is the second oldest homecoming festival in the United States.
Newburyport Art Association
The NAA is located along Newburyport's waterfront, steps from the center of town, in a historic 1795 brick building housing three galleries, & gift shop that are open year-round to the general public.
North of Boston Cancer Resource
Founded in Newburyport, North of Boston Cancer Resource (NBCR) is a support organization that enriches the well-being of people living with cancer and their loved ones by enhancing access to resources
Parker River Clean Water Association
Preserve and protect the river and its ecosystem through the development of community based coalitions who will act to protect it for future generations.
The Actors Studio
Great little theater~ convenient location~ adult acting classes
Newbury Town Library
The mission of the Newbury Town Library is to provide free and open access to materials, services, and new technologies supporting life-long learning, as well as to encourage and enable the pursuit of
Boys & Girls Club
Youth serve from the Lower Merrimack Valley area from grades 1st-H/S. We provide a safe place for kids to come to afterschool and participate in numerous educational, hands on activities.
Essex National Heritage Commission
Historic seaports and New England town commons; industrial mills and pristine beaches; renowned museums and wildlife refuges; working farms and inviting natural trails!
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Storm Surge
Storm Surge provides science based information about climate change causes; the effects on flora and fauna in marine, river, and estuary spaces; and actions we can take.
Immaculate Conception School
Inspiring students for a faith-filled academic journey.
Historic New England
Historical House Museums (The Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Coffin House, Swett-Ilsley House, and The Rocky Hill Meeting House)
Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc
Non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Salisbury Beach Center, and the preservation of the beach as a natural resource and recreation area.
Friends of the Newburyport Council on Aging (FONCOA)
Non-profit group to assist the Council on Aging and developing and funding social & human services for elderly persons in the Newburyport area.
Opportunity Works
Empowering People... Changing Lives for adults with disabilities, throughout the Greater Merrimack Valley and North Shore.
Greater Newburyport Bar Association
Bar Association for attorneys to join in the Greater Newburyport Area
Central Congregational Church
An energized and engaged Christian congregation providing diverse worship opportunities, vibrant multi-generational education and varied community service.
Belleville Roots Music Series
The Belleville Roots Music Series celebrates music with concerts throughout the year.
Firehouse Center for the Arts
On the waterfront in NBPT, this 191-seat theater offers ''arts inspired experiences'' incl. film, dance, theatre, concerts, children's programming & art gallery.
C-10 Research & Education Foundation
Operating a radiological airborne monitoring system in the Massachusetts Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) communities near the Seabrook, NH nuclear power plant.
Housing Support Inc.
HSI is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 housing development corporation with a mission of providing housing and related support services to low income, homeless and disabled individuals in Merrimack Valley.
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library
The Library is the centerpiece of our community, welcoming and empowering all in the pursuit of knowledge, culture, and social connections.
United Way of Mass Bay & M.V.
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley brings the community together to help improve people's lives and strengthen the neighborhoods in our region.
Assisted Living Center-Salisbury
Assisted Living Center - Salisbury: Where you can have it all. Where you can AFFORD it all!
Hope Community Church
Hope is a community of people on a spiritual journey, where you can get to know others, grow in your faith, and serve with the gifts God has given you.
Enterprise Center @ Salem State College
The ''go to'' place for business owners at every stage of business development, providing business owners with the knowledge & skills to grow profits & succeed.
Old South Church, First Presbyterian
We offer worship and Christian education for all ages, especially families.
Newburyport Parks Conservancy
The parks conservancy was established to allow individuals, groups, or organizations to support general park maintenance and to direct donations to specific projects and beautification efforts.
Turning Point, Inc.
A non-profit organization that is committed to providing exceptional services to adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities by teaching, empowering and encouraging them to be self-confident
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, Inc.
The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center's mission is to empower individuals and engage communities to end domestic violence.
Greater Newburyport Village
The Greater Newburyport Village is a nonprofit, membership organization powered by volunteers. We are part of a national movement that believes we each have a choice about how and where we grow old.
Plum Island Outdoors, Inc.
Plum Island Outdoors promotes the fossil fuel free enjoyment of Plum Island including the North Point in Newburyport, the Central area in Newbury, the Refuge, and the Sandy Point State Park.
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation's mission is to protect marine mammals in the Gulf of Maine through education, research and conservation.
Leeward Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Turn your 'gently used' clothing, household items, and furniture into cash donations to support local charities in your community.
YWCA Greater Newburyport
YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board
The Merrimack Valley's One-Stop for Employment and Career Services.
The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport
The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport advocates with and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout the Merrimack Valley & Seacoast communities.
Newburyport Literary Association Inc
The Newburyport Literary Festival is a celebration of literature, authors, and readers.
SCORE
Make an appointment for your counseling session at one of our conveniently located Branches in Beverly, Burlington, Cape Ann, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Newburyport, Revere or Stoneham
The Christian Science Reading Room
A bookstore operated by First Church of Christ, Scientist in Newburyport offering spiritual solutions to life's challenges.
Byfield Community Arts Center
Promoting Community Through and With the Arts.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's is a Christian community where people are met and accepted without judgment for who they are and are adopted into a loving and caring family.
River Valley Charter School
The River Valley Charter School is the first public Montessori school in Massachusetts. RVCS serves children in grades K-8 from Amesbury, Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport and Salisbury.
Exchange Club of Greater Newburyport
We are group of men and women who value service to the community. Our programs include Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities and Child Abuse Prevention.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, Newburyport Corps (Church) & Community Center.
Christian Church and Social Service Organization.
''Heart to God, Hand to Man''
Christian Church and Social Service Organization.
''Heart to God, Hand to Man''
Essex County Greenbelt
Essex County Greenbelt is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to conserving the open space heritage of Essex County, Massachusetts.
The Pettengill House, Inc.
The Pettengill House, Inc. is a nonprofit community social service agency providing wraparound programs and services for individuals, children, and families of all ages.
Massachusetts Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center
Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center is located in the beautiful city of Newburyport, on the Merrimack River estuary, and at the gateway to Plum Island.
Associated Industries of Massachusetts
AIM works to improve state business economy for employers; includes employer resources, event information, and legislative issues of note.
Community Service of Newburyport, Inc.
The mission of Community Service of Newburyport, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing economic assistance in a caring environment.
Clipper Heritage Trail
Series of self-guided history tours available through website; offering a dozen uniquely different stories of Newburyport history.
Custom House Maritime Museum
Explore the maritime history of Newburyport and its people through art, artifacts, and documents related to its role as an early American port, including the US Customhouse in which it resides!
NEER North
NEER North actively rescues horses and donkeys, from a variety of situations, including owner surrenders, abuse, neglect, and at risk of heading to slaughter.
Newburyport Chamber Music Festival
Real Music - Real People - Real Time
Newburyport Film Festival
The Newburyport Film Festival annually produces the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival. Held in mid-September, the festival screens high-caliber thought-provoking films.
Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Environmental, conservation & educational volunteer based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Maudslay State Park Association
Maudslay State Park Association is a volunteer group involved in fundraising and devoted to restoring and maintaining park facilities in a time of tight state budgets.
Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority MVRTA
Public Busline in the Merrimack Valley Region
Plum Island Surfcasters, Inc.
Non-profit, all volunteer northeast region fishing club with members in MA, NH, ME, & NY. The Plum Island Surfcasters membership is good for you and your family.
Link House, Inc.
Addiction Recovery Programs and Clinical Treatment Providers.
Unity on the River
Unity on the River is a welcoming, all-denominational spiritual center.
Adelynrood Retreat & Conference Center
A century old retreat nestled in the woods of Byfield offering respite to individuals and a perfect environment for non-profit board meetings, staff development, art programs or educational events.
Newburyport Lions Club
Some of our biggest fundraisers: Yankee Homecoming 10 mile and 5K road race, Lions bed race.
Coastal Trails Coalition, Inc.
Coastal Trails Network, a 30-mile public system of bicycle and pedestrian trails connecting the communities of Amesbury, Newbury, Newburyport and Salisbury.
Gundalow Company
Protecting the Piscataqua region's maritime heritage and environment through education and action
M. V. Planning Commission
MVPC promotes community & regional collaboration and innovation; plans for the strategic growth & development and assists in regional development economically, efficiently & with an eye to the future.
Whittier Home Association
110 Years of Stewardship - preserving the life and works of John Greenleaf Whittier through his Amesbury home and its extensive collection of artifacts & records.
Emma L. Andrews Library & Community Center
An independent lending library in Newburyport's south end. Housed in two antique rooms, this little gem offers a host of adult, teen and children's books, youth and adult's programs and lots more.
Better Business Bureau
Be alerted to the latest scams and get trustworthy tips from your BBB. Start With Trust®. | Need Help? #BBBHelp from 7am-7pm EST
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Pennies for Poverty! 2 Cents 4 Change
Mission: ease the impact of poverty on people of GRTR NBPT by promoting dignity; supporting allied orgs financially and collaboratively, increasing awareness of poverty, and inspiring volunteerism.
Seacoast United
Seacoast United is dedicated to providing athletic opportunities to youths and adults in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.
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Greater Newburyport Community Media Hub, Inc. d/b/a NCM Hub
Home of PortMedia and Joppa Radio.
Friends of the Newbury Council on Aging Inc
The Friends of the Newbury Council on Aging is a private non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to raise money to support programs and services for elders in Newbury, including Plum Island and
Safe Tails Animal Rescue Corp.
STAR is an animal rescue working to save and rehome abandoned and surrendered animals.
Lucy's Love Bus
Our mission is to deliver joy, comfort, and quality of life to children with cancer and their families through free integrative therapies.
Masonic Center
Affordable function room & conference space for up to 175 people, seated. Large kitchen facility.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Supporting the Success of Our Members - Leading in Sustainable Economic Development - In Harmony with the Communities we Serve.
Nicholson Hall
2 function halls & one conference room available for rental. Weddings, bar & bat mitzvahs, receptions, political events, business meetings; seats up to 200 & up to 25 in conference room.
Theater in the Open
For over 40 years, Theater in the Open has produced groundbreaking theater in the outdoors and in non-traditional theater spaces, with most productions offered free to all.
Odd Fellows of Newburyport
We are actively involved in a variety of civic & philanthropic efforts on a local, national & international level.
Proprietors of Oak Hill Cemetery
Consecrated in 1842, Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the first rural garden cemeteries in the United States.
Friends of NYS
Friends of NYS is a non-profit board providing fundraising and advocacy for Newburyport Youth Services through community events, awareness campaigns, and partnerships.
First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist
Private meeting rooms seating 10 - 35 people. Perfect for small business meetings. Full kitchen amenities.
Newburyport Choral Society
An educational, non-profit organization dedicated to excellence in performance and to bringing outstanding choral music to the North Shore of Boston.
North Shore Music Theatre
The award-winning North Shore Music Theatre produces musicals, concerts & kids shows.
Essex County Habitat for Humanity
A non-profit organization dedicated to building affordable homes across Essex County.
Newburyport Education Foundation
The Newburyport Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization created to offset the financial pressures put on the Newburyport School System.
Maudslay Arts Center, Inc.
Newburyport's premiere indoor / outdoor venue for music, dance & special events.
Newburyport Preservation Trust
Linking the past with the present and the future.
Newburyport Waterfront Trust
The Newburyport Waterfront Trust owns and manages Market Landing Park and the Boardwalk. Five Trustees are appointed by the Mayor to rotating five-year terms.
Lighthouse Preservation Society
Preserving historic lighthouse structures for future generations, to open them up to public use and enjoyment, and to document their history and that of their keepers.
Whittier Regional Tech High School
Public technical school and training facility.
Merrohawke Nature School
At Merrohawke, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, youth grow strong by nature through experiential learning on land, river and sea all year round.
Newburyport Rotary Club
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Rotary is a service organization. Since 1910, the Rotary Motto has been ''Service Above Self.''
Museum of Old Newbury
The museum provids tours May - October, lectures, and research library open year round by appointment
Our Neighbors' Table
Hunger relief to individuals & families in the greater Newburyport area through community-based, food pantry programs, & a weekly community dinner.
Anna Jaques Hospital
Anna Jaques Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving 17 cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore and Southern New Hampshire.
Alliance of Climate & Environmental Stewards
An alliance of stewardship organizations dedicated to positively impacting our planet climate and the health of our environment
