Organizations | North Carolina Directory

A. J. Fletcher Foundation
Supports a broad range of nonprofit organizations towards enriching the lives of people in North Carolina.
http://www.ajf.org/

American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina
Source of information and editorials about legal rights of individuals including teenagers, tenants and minorities.
http://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org

American Planning Association
Provides leadership, education, and increase awareness of planning policies and practices in North Carolina. Provides links, calendar of events, newsletter, information on officers and membership directory.
http://www.nc-apa.org

Association for the Benefit of Child Development
Non-profit agency provides parent education programs. Site includes program descriptions, calendar of events, and volunteer opportunities. Based in Winston-Salem.
http://www.abcdonline.org/

Athletes For Children
A small group of people who help small children with big illnesses. Information on membership and activities.
http://www.browseadvertise.com/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Carolina
Includes mission statement, contact information, answers to frequently asked questions, and a list of upcoming events.
http://www.bbbsofnc.org/

Big Brothers Big Sisters State Association of North Carolina
Enhances the service capabilities of its member agencies and promotes mentoring for children.
http://www.bbbsofnc.org

BoysCamp
Nonprofit providing mentoring, education, and activities for at-risk youth. Offering outdoor experiences for boys who might not otherwise have such experiences.
http://www.boyscamp.org

Carolinas HealthCare Foundation
Seeks to advance health-related issues, programs, and services that ensure a better quality of life for the people of the Carolinas.
http://www.givechf.org

CCCR of NC
A state-wide volunteer non-profit organization of residents living in continuing care retirement communities. Information on activities and services.
http://www.cccrofnc.org/

CFIDS Association of America
Information, support and advocacy resources for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers.
http://www.cfids.org

Chad Blum Memorial Charities
Established to help the Make A Wish Foundation by holding golf tournaments yearly. Information on charity, activities and tournament.
http://www.chadblumcharities.org/

Check-It-Out
State-wide network of assistive technology equipment loan programs for people with disabilities, their families, and their service providers. Search for equipment online.
http://www.check-it-out.org/

Common Sense Foundation
Non-partisan, statewide progressive organization providing research, commentary, and technical assistance about public policy.
http://www.common-sense.org

Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Works to improve the lives of children by reaching them through the public school system. Provides information about services and volunteer opportunities, including AmeriCorps and Vista opportunities.
http://cisnc.org

Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina
Dedicated to changing the philosophy and practices of financial institutions in North Carolina so that the credit needs of traditionally underserved communities are met.
http://www.cra-nc.org/

Daughters of the British Empire
Organization of women of British birth or British Commonwealth ancestry. Information on events, homes and local chapters.
http://dbenc.org/

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center
Non-profit which provides information and resources to the families of children with disabilities in North Carolina.
http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/

Food Bank of North Carolina
Information on food requests, volunteer needs, programs, and a searchable database for those in need of food.
http://www.foodbanknc.org/

Food Bank of the Albemarle
Offers news, ways to help, and a description of the operation.
http://www.afoodbank.com/