Need Help Choosing a Charity?

  • Start by asking yourself, “What’s important to me?” Think about people in your life, your hobbies and interests, and things you would like to change or are concerned about.
  • Review the Charity Listing in the Giving Guide or use the search engine below to search by service area, location and more to find a charity you'd like to support.
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  • Donate using ePledge, our website Donate Now or our Digital Pledge Form.  Please save and email to lauren@ncsecc.org.
Charities
Charity NameCodeFederation / GroupDescription
Americans Helping Americans5026America's Best CharitiesFighting American poverty by providing low-income families, elderly, and veterans with basic relief, educational support and affordable housing.
Breast Cancer African American, Sisters Network2039America's Best CharitiesWe save lives by empowering women through support, education, financial assistance and promoting early detection through free mammography and ultrasound screenings.
Brunswick Family Asst. Agency1541Independent CharityWe are dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals in crisis in Brunswick County by providing emergency assistance and educational and skills development programs.
Burke United Christian Ministries1850Independent CharityBurke United Christian Ministries is a nonprofit serving Burke residents with nutritious foods, financial assistance, and educational opportunities.
Carolina Common Enterprise7008Independent CharityWe provide training and technical assistance to cooperative and community owned businesses across our state. We work by “helping people help themselves”.
Center for Community Transitions3920Independent CharityWe strengthen the community by helping justice-involved people build a better quality of life via employment services, alternatives to incarceration, and strengthening family bonds.
Chatham Trades3925Independent CharityProvides employment & training for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities including activities and skills for daily living, socialization, comm. awareness & integrated employment with supports.
Children International1333Global ImpactWe aim to create a world without poverty where every child, family and community is connected, productive and thriving, through health, education, empowerment and employment.
Community Empowerment Fund2553Independent CharityCEF’s programs sustain transitions out of homelessness and poverty. We combine person-centered support with financial services that pursue equity and reduce the racial wealth gap.
Community Link – Travelers Aid Society7012Independent CharityCommunity Link enables individuals to obtain and sustain safe, decent and affordable housing. We have been successfully serving our customers since 1929.
Crisis Assistance Ministry1809Independent CharityCrisis Assistance Ministry provides families with assistance meeting life's basic needs (housing, utilities, clothing, furniture), helping them move towards self-sufficiency.
Dorcas Ministries7017Independent CharityWe help our neighbors thrive by providing financial and food assistance, training and coaching, client advocacy, and a best-in-class thrift shop for our community.
Durham Rescue Mission3659Independent CharityThe Durham Rescue Mission offers more than just shelter. We provide meals, spiritual counseling, education, and job training, fostering transformative change for individuals in need.
Extraordinary Ventures4192Independent CharityExtraordinary Ventures is a non-profit that operates small businesses to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities such as autism.
Families Moving Forward3875Independent CharityFamilies Moving Forward provides temporary housing, case management, skills education, and connection to community resources to help parents and children thrive in stable homes.
Fayetteville Urban Ministry1413-012United Way of Cumberland Co.Transforms lives through our Find-A-Friend youth mentorship program; our Adult Literacy & Education Center, our Emergency Assistance and our Nehemiah Emergency Home Repair program.
Gabi’s Grounds Coffee Shop4115Independent CharityGabi’s provides purposeful, paid employment; job-skill training; and life-skill programs to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to help each person live a fulfilling life.
Goodwill Industries, Central NC2596Independent CharityWe are a locally-operated organization dedicated to improving lives and enriching communities through the power of work.
Helping Hands Fndn., Surry Co.7024Independent CharityHelping Hands annually feeds 6,000+ hungry individuals with >180,000 lbs. of food and connects clients to case management and wraparound services that promote permanent food security.
HUBZone Technology Initiative4187Independent CharityHUBZone Technology Initiative collects donated laptops, converts them into Chromebooks, and donates them to community organizations to help close the digital divide for marginalized populations.
Legal Aid of NC1514Independent CharityLegal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal help to low-income people to ensure equal access to justice and remove barriers to economic opportunity
myFutureNC4080Independent CharityOur goal is to ensure that by 2030, 2M North Carolinians will have a high-quality credential or post-secondary degree - something that less than half of North Carolinians ages 25-44, currently have.
NC Council on Economic Education1821Independent CharityNCCEE promotes economic and financial literacy by providing professional development to teachers and academic competitions for students as well as financial literacy programs for low-income families.
NC Down Syndrome Alliance7050Independent CharityWe offer statewide resources to families touched by Down syndrome through resources to new babies, educational support/tutoring, social gatherings, mentor partnerships, advocacy, annual conference, and more.
NC Justice Center3953Independent CharityWe ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services, and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security.