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Charities
Charity Name	Code	Federation / Group	Description
ABC of NC Fndn.	1801	Independent Agency	ABC of NC is a non-profit dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to people with autism spectrum disorder; ensuring service accessibility to individuals from any economic background; and advocating for inclusion and acceptance.
Aces for Autism	3914	Independent Agency	Aces for Autism is a non-profit treatment center dedicated to providing doctor prescribed, evidenced-based therapies for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Action Against Hunger – USA	1388	Global Impact - Member	We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure everyone can access clean water, food, and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger.
Activate Good	4097	Independent Agency	Since 2013, we’ve connected over 85,000 individuals, businesses, and schools to community partners that rely on volunteer support. We make volunteering easy, welcoming, and fulfilling, which is critical to ensure that basic needs in our community are met and our collective civic health is strong.
Adult Center for Enrichment (Wellspring)	1422-001	UW Gtr Greensboro - Member	Well-Spring Solutions is committed to exceeding the needs of a diverse, evolving population of older adults through innovative and supportive home and community-based services.
African Wildlife Fndn.	1167	EarthShare NC - Member	AWF works to ensure wildlife and habitats thrive in modern Africa. Since 1961, our multi-faceted approach ensures conservation strategies work for wildlife and people.
After a Child Dies – Compassionate Friends	5152	America's Best Charities - Member	A child's death is devastating. Parents are inconsolable. Siblings experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Devastated grandparents are in shocked disbelief.
Aid for African Catholic Missions	5000	America's Best Charities - Member	Alleviate human suffering among the poor and marginalized in East Africa. Help supply basic human/spiritual needs; build churches, schools, health clinics and youth hostels.
Aid for Trash Dump Children – An UNForgotten Fund	2075	America's Best Charities - Member	Save hungry children and their mothers from eating trash and living in garbage dumps. Give them clean food and water, shelter, schooling and a future.
Air Force Association	5093	America's Best Charities - Member	Join the Force behind the Force to promote a dominate US Air Force and support Air Force families through professional development, scholarships, and other programs.
Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families	1470-018	UW Albermarle - Member	Provide services to children, their families and their child care providers to assure that all children are healthy and prepared for success.
Albemarle Hopeline	1470-001	UW Albermarle - Member	Albemarle Hopeline provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, outreach, and prevention education
Alcohol and Drug Services of Guilford	1423-001	UW Gtr High Point - Member	Serve clients regardless of their ability to pay. Offer behavioral health services from prevention through outpatient treatment.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fndn.	1973	America's Best Charities - Member	A four-year-old cancer patient's frontyard lemonade stand evolved to a nationwide movement to find a cure for pediatric cancer. Every person can make a difference.
Alight	1389	Global Impact - Member	We work closely with refugees, trafficked persons, and economic migrants to co-design solutions that help them build full and fulfilling lives.
Alley Cat Rescue	5077	America's Best Charities - Member	Stray, abandoned and feral cats are neglected. Healthy cats in shelters are killed. Your contribution helps us end feline overpopulation and suffering.
Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina	1802	Independent Agency	Serving the community through education, prevention, and connection to compassionate and non-judgmental care through three core services: Prevention, Care, and Support.
Alopecia Areata Fndn., National	2987	America's Best Charities - Member	Provides major research funding, patient educational materials and support for alopecia areata, a mystifying autoimmune disease affecting all ages, causing one's hair to fall out.
ALS Association, NC Chapter	1031	CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - Member	To discover treatments/cure for ALS, & to serve, advocate for, & empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC	1056	CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - Member	The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.
Alzheimer’s Association, Western NC	1041	CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - Member	The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.
Alzheimer’s Disease Research	1603	America's Charities - Member	Driving innovative research worldwide and educating the public about Alzheimer's disease, risk factors, treatments, and coping strategies.
Alzheimer’s Fndn. of America	2911	America's Best Charities - Member	Providing programs and services, including caregiver counseling and support from licensed social workers, educational materials, professional training and funding for research.
Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Fndn.	2046	America's Best Charities - Member	Help fight Alzheimer's disease and find a cure through research and prevention! Committed to ensuring peak mental performance and optimum brain function throughout our lives.
Alzheimer’s Research Fndn., Fisher Center	1998	America's Best Charities - Member	Unique research into cause, care and cure of Alzheimer's by Nobel Prize winner. Donate to change lives. Bring a cure to 5.4 million Americans.