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Charities
Charity Name	Code	Federation / Group	Description
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 Lung Association	1006	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy.
Appalachian Voices	4040	Independent Charity	Appalachian 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 Conservancy	1847	Independent Charity	Blue 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 Association	2548	Independent Charity	For 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 Association	3705	Independent Charity	The 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, The	1612	America's Charities - Member Agency	Conservation 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 Unlimited	1573	Independent Charity	Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
Durham Central Park	4167	Independent Charity	Durham 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 & Development	1308	Global Impact - Member Agency	Facilitates 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. Park	3652	Independent Charity	Friends 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 Parkway	3608	Independent Charity	Organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the Blue Ridge Region. Our mission is carried out by recruiting volunteers and raising funds.
Human Rights Watch	1383	Global Impact - Member Agency	Defend 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 Council	3871	Independent Charity	While 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 Society	1578	Independent Charity	The 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 GreenPower	3620	Independent Charity	NC 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 Society	1521	Independent Charity	NC 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 Conservancy	1616	America's Charities - Member Agency	Converts 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.	1358	Global Impact - Member Agency	UUSC 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.	4135	Independent Charity	Provide 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 Fund	4137	Independent Charity	Wilson 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.