8 Hoboken Nonprofits and Community Groups to Know

Hoboken may be only a square mile, but it has a deep bench of local nonprofits and volunteer groups. Our team rounded up eight Hoboken organizations in Hudson County, NJ that feed neighbors, run free programs for kids and families, answer 911 calls and house veterans. Each one welcomes volunteers, donations or new members.

1. Hoboken Community Center

The Hoboken Community Center is a 501(c)(3) at 1301 Washington Street. Its pantry, a member agency of the Community Food Bank of NJ, offers supplemental food, hygiene items and pet supplies, and takes donations every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the side entrance on 13th Street (look for the purple doors). The center’s Affordable Housing program provides single room occupancy units to 96 low-income men. Find volunteer and donation details on the Hoboken Community Center website.

2. Hoboken Family Alliance

Founded in 1999, the Hoboken Family Alliance is a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit and one of the oldest in town. It hosts community events such as the All Schools Open House, where families can meet representatives from 20+ schools, and a Bike Camp for People with Disabilities. HFA also awards college and trade school scholarships, including one for a special needs graduate, and donates over $15,000 a year through its Community Neighbor Grants. Learn more on the Hoboken Family Alliance website.

3. Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse

Billed as New Jersey’s largest free paddling program, the all-volunteer Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse offers free kayaking and other paddling on the Hudson at Maxwell Place Park. The program began in 2004, the boathouse was built in 2008, and it now serves an average of 4,000 paddlers a year, with 2026 marking its 22nd year. Check the season schedule and volunteer info on the Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse website.

4. Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps

The Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps at 707 Clinton Street was incorporated in February 1971 and calls itself the last all volunteer ambulance service in Hudson County. No one has ever received a bill for its services. The corps now runs 10 EMS vehicles and 6 bicycles, offers CPR classes and recruits new volunteers. Sign up for a class or volunteer on the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps website.

5. HOPES Community Action Partnership

HOPES CAP, Inc. has its administrative offices in the David E. Rue Building at 301 Garden Street and serves Hudson, Union and Somerset counties. In Hoboken it runs Early Head Start and Head Start, before and after school care, youth enrichment, and adult and senior services. Its Family Resource Center at 532 Jackson Street includes a food pantry for people applying for SNAP or other assistance. See programs and enrollment on the HOPES CAP website.

6. Community Lifestyle

Community Lifestyle is a Hoboken nonprofit for kids and teens, and every one of its programs is 100% free. Offerings include Story Time with the Hoboken Public Library, Imagination Station, homework help at The Learning Lounge, Next Gen Mentors, the T.A.L.E. teen entrepreneurship program and flag football. The group reports 20+ partnerships and 80+ kids served each week. Explore programs on the Community Lifestyle website.

7. Hoboken Public Education Foundation

The Hoboken Public Education Foundation is a parent-led, volunteer-based 501(c)(3) at 524 Park Avenue that raises private funds to support the Hoboken Public District Schools. Its fundraisers include Moms’ Night Out, Dads’ Night Out, an Annual Gala and a Back-to-School 5K. Read its annual report and upcoming events on the Hoboken Public Education Foundation website.

8. American Legion Post 107 and the Veterans Center of Hoboken

American Legion Post 107 at 308 2nd Street reopened in 2019 after Superstorm Sandy as a flood-resilient Post with six housing units for homeless veterans. The Veterans Center of Hoboken is now planning a 20,000 square foot addition with 18 new apartment units for homeless veterans. Learn how to support the project or join on the Hoboken American Legion website.

More Ways to Get Involved in Hudson County

Looking beyond the Mile Square? See our guides to Jersey City nonprofits and Bayonne nonprofits. After a volunteer shift, grab a bite from our list of the best restaurants in Hoboken, or plan your week with things to do in Hoboken this weekend.

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Featured image: Shop Hudson County, with logos from each organization’s website.

Want to support local businesses too? See our list of woman-owned businesses in Hoboken.