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Charities
Charity Name	Code	Federation / Group	Description
Alight	1389	Global Impact	Building a meaningful life for and with the displaced. Not simply addressing basic needs, but building a life filled with joy, dignity, connection and purpose.
American Red Cross – NC	3835	Independent Charity	The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Americares Fndn.	1348	Global Impact	To save lives and improve health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential.
Animal Protection Society, Durham	4060	Independent Charity	We strengthen bonds between people and animals through community engagement and compassionate care for animals in need.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Raleigh	1503	Independent Charity	Providing help to our brothers and sisters in need by alleviating the effects of poverty and creating hope by developing solutions to transform lives.
Conservation Trust for NC	1107	Independent Charity	From the Blue Ridge Parkway to Bald Head Island, CTNC is building a more resilient NC through innovative land conservation practices.
Cooperative for Assistance & Relief Everywhere (CARE)	1337	Global Impact	Started in 1945 delivering CARE Packages to war-torn Europe. Today, working around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.
Direct Relief International	2089	America's Best Charities	Providing essential medical resources to the most vulnerable communities in the U.S. and worldwide, improving health and transforming lives.
Episcopal Relief & Dev.	1308	Global Impact	Advancing lasting change in communities impacted by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change focusing on early childhood development, women and girls, climate resilience & disaster response.
Global Impact	1300	Global Impact	Inspiring greater giving to foster critical humanitarian development and reduce global inequities; supporting international causes such as disaster response, global health, education and economic development.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle	1894	Independent Charity	At Inter-Faith Food Shuttle we FEED our neighbors, TEACH self-sufficiency, GROW healthy food, and CULTIVATE innovative approaches to end hunger in our communities.
International Relief Teams	1350	Global Impact	Alleviates human suffering by providing health services and other assistance to victims of disaster, poverty and neglect, in the United States and around the world.
International Rescue Committee	1363	Global Impact	Helping people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and regain control of their future.
Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas	1897	Independent Charity	Serving the most vulnerable through foster care and adoption, residential and supportive services for adults with disabilities, disaster response, mental health services, and refugee resettlement.
NC Cooperative Ext. Svc. Ag Programs Fndn.	6010	NC Agricultural Foundation	NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state.
Plan International USA	1356	Global Impact	We are a global girls’ rights organization. We partner with adolescent girls, children and young women to overcome oppression and gender inequality.
Project HOPE	1345	Global Impact	Placing power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives across the globe.
Rise Against Hunger	1378	Global Impact	Growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies.
Salvation Army, Forsyth Co.	7034	Independent Charity	We provide services to 3,000+ individuals annually including emergency shelter nights to homeless families, meals/snacks, emergency financial assistance, operating a Boys & Girls Club, and Senior Center.
Salvation Army, Gtr. High Point	1423-016	United Way of Greater High Point	Organization committed to building strong communities by providing assistance to children and families, the elderly and those in crisis. Also serves as community convener and facilitator.
Salvation Army, Wake Co.	1587	Independent Charity	Serving100,000 people annually, we provide Family Shelter, case management, crisis services, weeknight community kitchen, senior programs, afterschool/summer/holiday programs, and youth sports programs.
Salvation Army, World Service Office (SAWSO)	1324	Global Impact	We represent the interests of The Salvation Army U.S.A. Territories who work to improve health, economic and spiritual conditions of the vulnerable throughout the world.
Samaritan’s Purse	2419	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities	Christian relief agency, led by Franklin Graham, providing food, medicine, clothing, shelter, and other emergency assistance to victims of war, poverty, disease, and natural disasters.
Save the Children Federation	1341	Global Impact	Save the Children does whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – transforming children’s lives and the future we share.
Seed Programs Inc.	2956	Global Impact	Sow Seeds To Fight Hunger. We provide quality vegetable seed, expertise, and resources that local people deploy to boost nutrition, income and climate resilience.