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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).
ALS Association NC Chapter	1031	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	Our organization funds global research, public policy and care programs for families living with ALS in North Carolina.
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 Council of the Blind	2486	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	Our mission is to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
Arc of Greensboro	1422-050	United Way of Gtr. Greensboro - Member Agency	Through advocacy, services, programs and education, ARCG supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in choosing options that lead to productive and satisfying lives.
Arc of High Point	1423-037	United Way of Gtr. High Point - Member Agency	The Arc of High Point is committed to securing for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they live, learn, work and play.
Arc Of NC	1008	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	Committed to securing for all people with intellectual & developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose & realize their goals.
Autism Society of NC	2543	Independent Charity	ASNC is the best source in NC for connecting people who live with autism through advocacy, resources, support, information, and services throughout their lifespan.
BEGINNINGS Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing	2534	Independent Charity	BEGINNINGS provides support, unbiased information, and technical assistance to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, deaf parents, and professionals serving them.
Black Mountain Center Fndn.	1537	Independent Charity	Enhance and support Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center's care of persons with intellectual disabilities and individuals with dementia, through programs, initiatives, activities and equipment.
Canine Companions for Independence	1929	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	A cold nose and a warm heart! Our companion dogs provide independence, assistance and friendship that transforms the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
Canines for Disabled Kids	2925	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Autism silences a child's laugh. Disability halts a child's life. These specially trained service dogs liberate children, promote independence and social awareness, and help families.
Canines for Service	3602	Independent Charity	CFS provides service dogs at no cost to Veterans from all conflicts with service-connected PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, military sexual trauma, or mobility challenges.
Cape Fear HealthNet	1406-034	United Way of the Cape Fear Area - Member Agency	The HealthNet exists to facilitate a coordinated system of healthcare for the poor and uninsured in a four-county region of North Carolina.
Cerebral Palsy Fndn	1061	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	The Cerebral Palsy Foundation works to transform the lives of people with cerebral palsy (and related disabilities) today through research, innovation and collaboration.
Chatham Trades	3925	Independent Charity	Provides employment and training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including teaching activities and skills for daily living, socialization, community awareness and integration.
Child Development Center	1406-007	United Way of the Cape Fear Area - Member Agency	Child Development Center, Inc. provides special education and therapy services to young children with disabilities along side their typically developing peers.
Compassion Care for Disabled Children	2017	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Providing poor, disabled children worldwide with corrective surgery, free distribution of specialty wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, rehabilitation equipment and therapy. Serving war and disaster victims worldwide.
CORRAL Riding Academy	3843	Independent Charity	CORRAL pairs at-risk girls with rescued horses for long-term holistic intervention. The program provides an opportunity for youth who might not succeed otherwise.
Disability Rights NC	6205	Independent Charity	Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) is the only organization dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of people with all types of disabilities, of all ages, statewide.
Dogs for Deaf & Disabled Americans (NEADS)	1913	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Independence and companionship for wounded warriors, autistic children, the deaf and disabled by providing custom-trained Service Dogs. Help provide these much needed Service Dogs!
Dogs for the Deaf	5049	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Since 1977, Dogs for the Deaf has been rescuing, training and placing dogs from animal shelters to help people with different disabilities, challenges and needs.
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Ctr	1569	Independent Charity	Duke Children’s provides the most advanced medical treatment & research available in a compassionate, family-centered environment for children from the Southeast & around the world.
Duke HomeCare & Hospice	1522	Independent Charity	Duke Hospice provides care to terminally ill patients and their families focused on pain/symptom management and issues of death, dying and bereavement.