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.
  • Click here to view a virtual map of 2022 participating charities.
  • Donate using ePledge or our Digital Pledge Form. The form will automatically open in your web browser. Please download and open with an Adobe program to utilize the "submit" button, or save and email to seccsupport@ncsecc.org.
Charities
Charity NameCodeFederation / GroupDescription
America’s Charities1600America's CharitiesWorking to build strong communities. Addressing needs of children, families, communities by helping employers and employees support our member charities' programs.
American Lung Association1006CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member AgencyThe mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy.
Appalachian Voices4040Independent CharityAppalachian Voices brings people together and provides them with tools for grassroots campaigns that protect the land, air, and water of Central and Southern Appalachia.
Blue Ridge Conservancy1847Independent CharityBlue Ridge Conservancy partners with landowners and local communities to permanently protect natural resources with agricultural, cultural, recreational, ecological and scenic value in northwest NC. A donation to BRC is an investment in your community on behalf of its most vulnerable places.
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association2548Independent CharityFor 43 years, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association has successfully united farmers, consumers, and businesses to build a just and healthy food and farming future.
Coastal Conservation Association3705Independent CharityThe purpose of Coastal Conservation Association is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The objective of Coastal Conservation Association is to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of those coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment
Conservation Fund, The1612America's Charities - Member AgencyConservation should work for all Americans. We create solutions that make environmental AND economic sense. More than 95% of annual spending goes to conservation programs.
Ducks Unlimited1573Independent CharityDucks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
Durham Central Park4167Independent CharityDurham Central Park is a non-profit that manages, programs and improves the 5 acre city park of the same name in downtown Durham.
Episcopal Relief & Development1308Global Impact - Member AgencyFacilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease, in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.​
Friends of Great Smoky Mtns. Nat’l. Park3652Independent CharityFriends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds and public awareness and providing volunteers for needed projects.
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway3608Independent CharityOrganization dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the Blue Ridge Region. Our mission is carried out by recruiting volunteers and raising funds.
Human Rights Watch1383Global Impact - Member AgencyDefend the rights of people worldwide. We scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice.
lBoy Scouts of America, East Carolina Council3871Independent CharityWhile various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting encourages children to achieve a deeper appreciation of others in their communities.
NC Aquarium Society1578Independent CharityThe Aquarium Society supports the NC Aquariums' operational and capital needs in their mission to "Inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina's aquatic environments."
NC GreenPower3620Independent CharityNC GreenPower is a nonprofit improving our state's environment by supporting renewable energy, carbon offset projects and providing grants for solar installations at K-12 schools.
NC Zoological Society1521Independent CharityNC Zoo Society's mission is to champion our Zoo and its initiatives, wildlife and wild places, including animal well-being, conservation, education, field work and research.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy1616America's Charities - Member AgencyConverts thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback-riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats and nature appreciation.
Unitarian Universalist Service Comm.1358Global Impact - Member AgencyUUSC advances human rights and social justice. Our innovative approaches and impact are grounded in the belief that all people have inherent dignity and rights.
Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Fndn.4135Independent CharityProvide outdoor recreational opportunities, expand access to opportunities, and conserve natural resources. Establish partnerships that encourage participation in outdoor recreation that increases the economic impact for our local communities while supporting peoples mental and physical wellbeing.
Wilsons Creek Clean Up Fund4137Independent CharityWilson Creek is a National Wild and Scenic River in Caldwell and Burke Counties, NC. Our organization conducts River Patrol clean-up events to remove trash left by recreational users, and also conducts conservation education with user groups.