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Charities
Charity Name	Code	Federation / Group	Description
Aid for African Catholic Missions	5000	America's Best Charities - Member	Alleviate human suffering among the poor and marginalized in East Africa. Help supply basic human/spiritual needs; build churches, schools, health clinics and youth hostels.
American Near East Refugee Aid	1372	Global Impact - Member	Provides humanitarian assistance and sustainable development to advance the well-being of refugees and other vulnerable communities in the Middle East.
American Red Cross, Eastern NC	3834	Independent Agency	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.
American Red Cross, Gtr. Carolina	3835	Independent Agency	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.
Amref Health Africa	1302	Global Impact - Member	We train local health workers and provide health services to meet the continent's dynamic and critical health needs.
Brother’s Brother Fndn.	5156	America's Best Charities - Member	BBF helps bridge the gap between aid & sustainability by supporting localized programs and providing essential resources in healthcare, infrastructure, disaster response, and education.
Carolina for Kibera	3645	Independent Agency	CFK Africa is an NGO working with community members to improve public health, educational outcomes, and economic opportunities in informal settlements.
Carter Center (Jimmy & Rosalynn)	1990	America's Best Charities - Member	Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope. Led by former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter, the Center advances human rights and alleviates unnecessary human suffering.
Catholic Charities Diocese, Charlotte	1547	Independent Agency	An accredited agency providing help in western NC: food assistance, disaster services, case management, counseling, veterans services, refugee and immigration services, adoption, and more
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas	4042	Independent Agency	CCP's NC team based in Durham ensures nationwide access to lifesaving childhood cancer treatment for ALL North Carolina children
El Pueblo	3649	Independent Agency	We build power through leadership development, organizing & direct action so that the Latin American community & marginalized communities control our own stories and destinies.
Episcopal Relief and Development	1308	Global Impact - Member	Facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease, in three signature program areas: Women, Children and Climate.
Food For The Poor	3846	Global Impact - Member	Founded in 1982, we are one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the United States, serving the poorest of poor.
Global Impact	1300	Global Impact - Fed	Inspiring greater giving to address critical humanitarian issues throughout the world, Inspiring greater giving to foster humanitarian development and reduce global inequities; supporting international causes.
Heifer International	1315	Global Impact - Member	We work globally, along side the communities we serve, providing livestock and training in sustainable agricultural practices to create the most favorable opportunity for families.
HIAS	1376	Global Impact - Member	For over 100 years, this organization has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and freedom.
Institute for Black Charities	2096	Independent Agency	Life is still difficult for Black children, families and communities. Help us provide relief programs, services, economic and educational initiatives that help bridge the divide.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle	1894	Independent Agency	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 Rescue Committee	1363	Global Impact - Member	Responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
Islamic Relief USA	1391	Global Impact - Member	Provides relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities.
Pearl S. Buck International	5122	America's Best Charities - Member	Pearl S. Buck International® builds better lives for children around the globe, who without your support, would not be educated or have access to healthcare.
Rise Against Hunger	1378	Global Impact - Member	Growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives, and responding to emergencies.
Rowan Helping Ministries	2590	Independent Agency	Serving our neighbors in Rowan County who are in crisis by providing essential life needs, shelter, meals, food, clothing or financial assistance.
Salvation Army, Gtr. Winston-Salem	4054	Independent Agency	The Salvation Army offers Forsyth County's only family homeless shelter, two food pantries, emergency assistance programs, Boys & Girls Club, and a Senior Center.
Salvation Army, Wake Co.	1587	Independent Agency	We offer afterschool, summer, & athletic youth programs, senior's programs, services for homeless children / adults, soup line, crisis closet, food pantry, family shelter, regional emergency disaster services. In 2021, we helped nearly 100,000 individuals in Wake and Lee Counties.