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  • 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.
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Charities
Charity NameCodeFederation / GroupDescription
Aces for Autism3914Independent AgencyAces for Autism is a non-profit treatment center dedicated to providing doctor prescribed, evidenced-based therapies for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Fndn.1973America's Best Charities - MemberA four-year-old cancer patient's frontyard lemonade stand evolved to a nationwide movement to find a cure for pediatric cancer. Every person can make a difference.
Blind Vietnamese Children Fndn.2937America's Best Charities - MemberFor over fifteen years, we have pioneered support for homes providing healthcare, education, and career development to once-neglected visually-impaired children in Vietnam.
Boys & Girls Homes, NC4095Independent AgencyBoys and Girls Homes of North Carolina is dedicated to providing a continuum of care to meet the physical, emotional, mental, behavioral, social, educational and spiritual needs of children, youth and families in distress or at-risk.
Carolina for Kibera3645Independent AgencyCFK Africa is an NGO working with community members to improve public health, educational outcomes, and economic opportunities in informal settlements.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Assoc. N. America5115America's Best Charities - MemberEvery child deserves a voice. We're improving the lives of children with apraxia by ensuring each child has their best opportunity to develop speech.
Children’s Cancer Assistance Fund2425CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberThousands of children with cancer, internationally, are affected by inadequate or nonexistent medical care. We distribute donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in 42 countries.
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas4042Independent AgencyCCP's NC team based in Durham ensures nationwide access to lifesaving childhood cancer treatment for ALL North Carolina children
Children’s Council of Watauga Co.1583Independent AgencyChildren's Council builds a strong foundation for children’s learning and development by strengthening families, the early childhood system, and the wider community.
Children’s Hospital Fndn.1098CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberAs the nation's children's hospital, the mission of Children's National is to excel in Care, Advocacy, Research and Education.
Children’s Hospital King’s Daughters (CHKD)1470-006UW Albermarle - MemberCHKD provides a continuum of inpatient and outpatient pediatric medical services for children and families throughout southeast Virginia, the Eastern Shore, and northeast North Carolina.
Children’s House, Johns Hopkins Hospital1638America's Best Charities - MemberProvides a warm "home away from home" for families in the midst of a medical crisis so their critically ill children may focus on healing.
Children’s Organ Transplant Assoc.2056America's Best Charities - MemberCOTA gives hope to children and young adults who need a life-saving organ transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support.
Dental Fndn. of NC3721Independent AgencyChildren's Dental Treatment Fund, Dental Foundation of North Carolina supports dental care for financially disadvantaged children being treated at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.
Diaper Bank of NC3931Independent AgencyDBNC removes barriers to education, employment, and well-being by distributing free hygiene products to low-income NC residents through community partners that offer additional support services.
Disability Rights NC1544Independent AgencyDRNC is a state-wide legal advocacy agency fighting for the rights of people with disabilities in North Carolina. All services are at no cost.
Dream Factory of NC2576Independent AgencyThe Dream Factory provides dreams to children ages 3 - 18 with a critical or chronic illness.
Dream On 34195Independent AgencyDream On 3 grants sports dreams for kids and young adults who live with life-altering conditions including mental health challenges and intellectual disabilities.
Duke Children’s Hospital1569Independent AgencyDuke Children’s provides the most advanced medical treatment & research available in a compassionate, family-centered environment for children from the Southeast & around the world.
Family Support Network, Central Carolina3546Independent AgencyTo provide support, education, and caring connections to those who have a child with a disability, or who have experienced a NICU stay.
Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC3779Independent AgencyOur mission is to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. We serve 51 counties in NC from Alamance westward.
Make-A-Wish Eastern NC1555Independent AgencyMake-A-Wish Eastern NC creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1986, we serve all medically eligible children who reside in the 49 counties east of the Orange/Alamance county line - serving the Triangle to the coast.
NC Central Univ., WNCU 90.7FM1725Independent AgencyWNCU 90.7 FM-A jazz, news and information public radio station that impacts its audience through culturally diverse music and news programs that inform, educate, and enrich the community and abroad. www.wncu.org
Partnership for Children, Blue Ridge1518Independent AgencyBlue Ridge Partnership for Children supports initiatives that assure Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties' children arrive at school healthy and ready to succeed.
Partnership for Children, Chatham Co.2311Independent AgencySupporting quality early care and education for all children through Smart Start, NC Pre-K, Child Care Food Program, and Child Care Resource and Referral Services.