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Charities
Charity Name	Code	Federation / Group	Description
ABC of NC Fndn.	1801	Independent Charity	Dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to people with autism spectrum disorder.
Aces for Autism	3914	Independent Charity	HOPE, JOY, SUCCESS Aces for Autism walks alongside individuals and families impacted by autism providing a variety of services to meet the needs of each individual.
Activate Good	4097	Independent Charity	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.
Albemarle Alliance for Children & Families	1470-018	Albemarle Area United Way	Provide services to children, their families and their child care providers to assure that all children are healthy and prepared for success.
Alcohol & Drug Services, Guilford Co.	1423-001	United Way of Greater High Point	Our mission is to promote health & wellness by providing high quality substance abuse prevention and treatment services that transforms lives.
Alliance for Children	2323	Smart Start	Union County, NC commits to investing our resources in the critical first five years to ensure children are prepared for success in school and life.
American Dance Festival	7336	Independent Charity	A recognized leader in modern dance, we present dance performances, offer educational opportunities, & community programs, while maintaining an international reach.
American Heart Assoc.	3856	Independent Charity	The AHAA's mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives through research, training, advocacy, community impact and education.
American Indian Youth Running Strong	5109	America's Best Charities	We teach Native American children traditional life skills, healthy lifestyles, & respect for Mother Earth, & we also provide relief & development to Indian Reservations.
Amref Health Africa	1302	Global Impact	Amref's mission is to empower the people of Africa, through better health, to escape poverty and improve the quality of their lives.
Arc of High Point	1423-037	United Way of Greater High Point	We are committed to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play.
Arts Access	7003	Independent Charity	We create a positive impact at the intersection of arts, education, and disability.
Artspace	6791	Independent Charity	Artspace is a downtown Raleigh visual arts center connecting the public to North Carolina artists with no- or low-cost admission, cultural experiences, and arts education.
Assoc. on American Indian Affairs	4171	Independent Charity	The Association on American Indian Affairs is the oldest non-profit serving Native Country protecting sovereignty, preserving culture, educating youth and building capacity.
Assure the Future	4099	Independent Charity	Our mission is to provide enrichment activities not provided by the state for our residents, young children and adults with disabilities, of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center.
Autism Society of NC	2543	Independent Charity	The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
BackPack Beginnings	1513	Independent Charity	Our mission is to connect children and their families to resources needed to thrive.
Baptist Children’s Homes of NC	3641	Independent Charity	We offer help and hope to children through foster care and adoption, and we assist families in crisis, single and birth mothers, college students, disabled adults, and aging adults.
Believe in Tomorrow National Children’s Fndn.	1639	America's Best Charities	Keeping families together during medical crisis. We provide exceptional hospital/respite housing to critically ill children and their families, so they find hope and comfort.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Central Piedmont	1423-017	United Way of Greater High Point	Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Triangle	3858	Independent Charity	We create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We empower youth to achieve their full potential.
Blue Ridge Parkway Fndn.	1121	EarthShare North Carolina	The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is the fundraising partner for the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing critical support for initiatives along the 469-mile route.
Book Harvest	3918	Independent Charity	Provides an abundance of books and literacy support to families/children. Their vision is books for every child from birth, support for every parent, and literacy for every community.
Boy Scouts of America, East Carolina Council	3871	Independent Charity	Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, and leadership skills.
Boy Scouts of America, Occoneechee Council	3500	Independent Charity	We provide young people in North Carolina with responsible fun and adventure while instilling in them lifetime values, leadership and ethical character development.