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 2023 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
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.
Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina1802Independent AgencyServing the community through education, prevention, and connection to compassionate and non-judgmental care through three core services: Prevention, Care, and Support.
Alopecia Areata Fndn., National2987America's Best Charities - MemberProvides major research funding, patient educational materials and support for alopecia areata, a mystifying autoimmune disease affecting all ages, causing one's hair to fall out.
ALS Association, NC Chapter1031CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberTo discover treatments/cure for ALS, & to serve, advocate for, & empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC1056CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberThe Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.
Alzheimer’s Association, Western NC1041CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberThe Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.
Alzheimer’s Fndn. of America2911America's Best Charities - MemberProviding programs and services, including caregiver counseling and support from licensed social workers, educational materials, professional training and funding for research.
Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Fndn.2046America's Best Charities - MemberHelp fight Alzheimer's disease and find a cure through research and prevention! Committed to ensuring peak mental performance and optimum brain function throughout our lives.
Alzheimer’s Research Fndn., Fisher Center1998America's Best Charities - MemberUnique research into cause, care and cure of Alzheimer's by Nobel Prize winner. Donate to change lives. Bring a cure to 5.4 million Americans.
American Assoc. for Cancer Research1974America's Best Charities - MemberWe fund groundbreaking scientific cancer research that saves lives. By contributing, you can help speed up the pace of scientific discovery, and fight cancer.
American Assoc. of Kidney Patients2047America's Best Charities - MemberAAKP fights for early detection; increased kidney transplantation/pre-emptive transplantation; full patient choice/either in-center or home dialysis.
American Cancer Society1504Independent AgencyThrough advocacy, research, and patient support, we are the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
American Council of the Blind2486CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberOur mission is to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
American Diabetes Association1003CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberCommitted to finding a cure for diabetes, improving care, and providing information and support to help fight diabetes through research, community programs and advocacy.
American Fndn. for Children with AIDS2920America's Best Charities - MemberHIV+ children don't have to die. Help us provideanti-retroviral and other medication, livelihood programs, and supplies to help children achieve their full potential.
American Kidney Fund1005CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberWe fight kidney disease on all fronts by addressing education, advocacy, financial assistance, prevention, research; spending 97 cents of every donated dollar on programs.
American Liver Fndn.1091CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberThe nation's leading non-profit that facilitates, advocates and promotes education, support and research for prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.
American Lung Association1006CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberThe mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy.
American Red Cross, Eastern NC3834Independent AgencyThe 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. Carolina3835Independent AgencyThe American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Anxiety & Depression Assoc.of America5052America's Best Charities - MemberAnxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and PTSD, are real, serious, and treatable. We champion research for a cure and offer educational resources to millions suffering silently.
Arthritis Fndn.1034CHC: Creating Healthier Comm - MemberThe Arthritis Foundation pursues a cure for America's #1 cause of disability while championing the fight to conquer arthritis with science, resources, advocacy, and community.
Arthritis National Research Fndn.5079America's Best Charities - MemberWe fund research to cure arthritis and develop new treatments for millions of Americans, including 300,000 children, suffering in pain every day.
Asheville Buncombe Comm. Christian Ministry1532Independent AgencyABCCM is a leading non-profit organization addressing poverty, hunger, homelessness and access to health care for the under-served in Buncombe County.
Autism Society of America2082America's Best Charities - Member1 in 68 children diagnosed with autism--that's nearly 50,000 new families just this year. Help us provide support to those living with autism today.