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WHY GIVE TO NJCTS?

NJCTS offers a beacon of hope for individuals and families affected with TS through programs, services, support, and professional assistance. The first Center of Excellence of its kind in the nation, NJCTS is at the forefront of education, advocacy, and research.

From blazing trails in addressing education and support needs, to advocating for access to treatment and services, NJCTS has become the voice for individuals and families in need. Still, there is much work to be done to educate the public, reach new families, and forge ahead with research ever searching for more effective treatments.

Your generous support is key to making those advances and our ongoing services possible. There are myriad ways to support NJCTS—simply use one of the links below! Your financial support is vital, and simply put, we cannot do what we do without you.


General Donations: You can click the button below to give online. You can also call 908-575-7350 between 9 am and 2:30 pm Mondays-Fridays, or donate by mail—whatever is most comfortable for you! To give by mail, send a tax-deductible check to NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, 50 Division Street, Suite 205, Somerville, NJ 08876

The Jeff Vitek Memorial Fund for Youth Development: In the fall of 2015, Susan and Patrick Vitek established the Jeff Vitek Memorial Fund for Youth Development at NJCTS in honor of the cherished son they loved and lost. Learn More

Don’t Forget About Matching Gifts! Many employers will match gifts to a charity. Ask your human resources department about their policy on this and double your support for NJCTS! And don’t forget to ask about employee giving campaigns.


– Giving Programs –

Become One of the GreaTS! – Make an annual donation of $1,000 and become One of the GreaTS who are ensuring that our programs are available to all individuals with TS. This program offers an opportunity for individuals and families to show their appreciation for our programs. NJCTS shows gratitude to these generous donors through regular organizational and research updates and an annual reception. DONATE NOW
Be a Superhero and Become a Monthly Donor – Be a superhero and become a recurring monthly donor of any amount. The TWITCHA monthly giving program is for those who want to make an ongoing commitment to education, advocacy, and research for individuals with TS or related tic disorders. This incredible giving community is composed of generous, passionate, and determined people—like you. They’re life-changers and history makers. DONATE NOWThis image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is twitcha-small.jpg


– Other Ways to Donate –

RaiseRight: Gift card fundraising is the easy way to raise money for NJCTS. Buy gift cards from your favorite brands to earn on your daily purchases—like grabbing your morning coffee or buying groceries. No extra money spent. No extra time wasted. Sign up here.

Facebook Fundraisers: It’s easy to create a fundraiser, share it with friends and reach your goal in support of NJCTS! Start here.

Donate your vehicle: CARS is a free, convenient service for turning that old car, RV, or boat into a tax deductible donation benefiting NJCTS. Free pick-up is available and vehicles do not need to be running. Learn how to make your donation.

Stop & Shop Giving Tag: With the Giving Tag, shoppers can support the community they call home by directing their $1 donation generated from the purchase of the $2.50 Community Bag to the non-profit of their choice. Shoppers can simply follow the instructions on the back of the Giving Tag to select the non-profit they would like to support!


Go Fund Me for Charity: GoFundMe is a very simple crowdfunding tool that allows individuals to raise money for charities they know and love. Start your campaign.

PayPal Giving Fund: PayPal Giving Fund is a grant-giving IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity  that makes online giving a part of everyday ecommerce activity by enabling donors to support their favorite causes across a number of platforms, including PayPal, eBay, GoFundMe, Nextdoor’s Sell for Good, and Humble Bundle.

Planned Giving Options: There are lots of creative ways to help NJCTS continue helping those who need—special gifts in someone’s name, gifts that are favorable to your estate, vehicle donations, and more. Please call the office at 908-575-7350 or email info@njcts.org and someone will help explore a Planned Giving option that will work best for you.

In Honor of a Loved One: Has someone with TS or their story touched your life? Celebrate them with a donation in their name! This is also a great opportunity to give a gift in recognition of a birthday, wedding, graduation, or anniversary. This option is available on the donation form.


NJ Walks for TS: Our annual virtual walk campaign takes place each spring. You can start a team of family, friends or coworkers and crowdfund to support NJCTS. Learn more. 


New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN #26-1388409. Consult with your tax adviser as contributions and sponsorships may be tax deductible.

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