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Charities
Charity Name	Code	Federation / Group	Description
ABC of NC Fndn.	1801	Independent Charity	ABC of NC is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to people with autism spectrum disorder from any economic background.
Aces for Autism	3914	Independent Charity	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).
America’s Charities	1600	America's Charities	Working to build strong communities. Addressing needs of children, families, communities by helping employers and employees support our member charities' programs.
American Indian Youth Running Strong	5109	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Raising standard of living, self-esteem of Native American children. Providing relief, development to Indian Reservations. Teaching traditional life skills, healthy lifestyles, respect for Mother Earth.
AMIkids NC Family Services	4059	Independent Charity	Since 2011, AMIkids has fostered growth and success for NC families by providing in-home, individualized, respect-based Functional Family Therapy to at-risk kids and their families.
Amref Health Africa	1302	Global Impact - Member Agency	We train local health workers and provide health services to meet the continent's dynamic and critical health needs.
Arts Center, The	3701	Independent Charity	The ArtsCenter inspires artistic creativity and enriches the lives of people of all ages in the triangle area through classes, performances and art exhibits.
Asheville City Schools Fndn.	3515	Independent Charity	ACSF’s innovative programs include the Racial Equity Ambassadors, In Real Life After-School, grants to educators, teaching artist classroom residencies, scholarships, and emergency assistance for families.
Ashoka	1375	Global Impact - Member Agency	To advance an Everyone a Changemaker world, where anyone can apply the skills of changemaking to solve complex social problems.
Association on American Indian Affairs	4171	Independent Charity	The Association on American Indian Affairs - serving Indian Country to protect sovereignty, preserve culture, educate youth and build capacity while changing the destructive path of federal policy from assimilation, termination and allotment, to sovereignty, self-determination and self-sufficiency.
Backpack Beginnings	1513	Independent Charity	Our mission is to deliver child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need to promote a community of healthy, well-nurtured children.
Baptist Children’s Homes of NC	3641	Independent Charity	Baptist Children’s Homes of NC provides compassionate homes to abused and neglected children as well as care for senior adults and special needs adults. 800-476-3669
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Central Piedmont	1423-017	United Way of Gtr. High Point - Member Agency	Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Triangle Area	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.
Black Charities for Children, Families, Communities	2096	Independent Charity	Life situations are still difficult for children, families and communities worldwide; help provide relief efforts and programs to make life better for those in need.
Blue Ridge Parkway Fndn.	1121	EarthShare North Carolina - Member Agency	Philanthropic partner for Blue Ridge Parkway supporting projects and programs focused on natural resource preservation, cultural heritage, education and outreach, and enriching visitor experiences
Book Harvest	3918	Independent Charity	Book Harvest provides book access and ongoing literacy support to families and their children from birth and serves as a model for communities committed to ensuring that children are lifelong readers and learners.
Boy Scouts of America, Old Hickory Council	4064	Independent Charity	The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Boy Scouts of America, Old North State – Gtr. High Point	1423-004	United Way of Gtr. High Point - Member Agency	Youth adventure program for fun, character development, citizenship training and fitness. Groups for boys and girls ages 6-20. Able to accommodate youth with disabilities.
Boy Scouts of America, Old North State – Randolph Co.	1438-007	United Way of Randolph Co. - Member Agency	Youth adventure program for fun, character development, citizenship training and fitness. Groups for boys and girls ages 6-20. Able to accommodate youth with disabilities.
Boy Scouts of America, Tuscarora Council	1450-002	United Way of Wayne Co. - Member Agency	Prepare young people to make moral and ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Boy Scoutsof America, Central NC	3867	Independent Charity	ScoutReach works to remove as many barriers to entry as possible to allow these Scouts the ability to participate in a Scouting Program. Youth are provided with registration fees, a uniform, scout book, activity fees, and any other costs incurred during their scouting career.
Boys & Girls Club, Albemarle Area	1470-020	United Way of Albemarle Area - Member Agency	To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to realize their full potential as responsible productive caring citizens.
Boys & Girls Clubs, Brigade	4065	Independent Charity	Provides after school and summer programs for at-risk youth (kindergarten - 12th grade) in New Hanover, Onslow and Pender Counties.
Boys & Girls Clubs, Coastal Plain	1530	Independent Charity	BGCCP's mission is "to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens." Our vision is for every youth and teen who walks through our doors is inspired and prepared for the future of their choice.