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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Durham Nonprofits and Charities
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Rich In Grace Ministries
- Location:
- Durham, NC
4.92913 stars 127 reviews
Marielah wrote:
Rich in grace has been incredible and essential to help my community in Orange County. Thank you so much kelly! more »
Religion
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Hope Animal Rescue
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 111 reviews
Mikesaidthis wrote:
Hope Animal Rescue works so hard to save animals in need. The rescue consists solely of volunteers and fosters that commit hundreds of hours to getting animals out of shelters alive and into foster homes until they are ready for adoption. I am so impressed... more »
Animals
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Friends of Bonobos
- Location:
- Durham, NC
4.99048 stars 105 reviews
beckyrose wrote:
Among the most heroic and highly regarded wildlife conservationists in the world are the people who make a lifetime commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating - and in some cases -releasing, illegally trafficked wild animals. Bonobos are the closest living... more »
Animals
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Chordoma Foundation
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 90 reviews
Writer wrote:
Smart people. Funds go to cutting edge research & clinical trials. Patients are guided by people who have been through it. Community conferences share information and staff is approachable & supportive. Excellent nonprofit organization. more »
Health
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International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS)
- Location:
- Durham, NC
4.98077 stars 52 reviews
Lelania wrote:
The International Association for Near Death Studies website (www.IANDS.org) is the place to visit if you have had a Near Death Experience (NDE) or if you want reliable information about NDEs. IANDS is the oldest and largest organization devoted to... more »
Technology
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Girls on the Run of the Triangle Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 39 reviews
asclamb wrote:
I absolutely love Girls on the Run of the Triangle! I have volunteered as a coach for several seasons, and I always love my team. The GOTR office makes volunteering foolproof, and they also make volunteers feel valued for their time and work. Girls on... more »
Children & Youth
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Kramden Institute
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 26 reviews
staresky14 wrote:
Kramden Institute is a great non profit that helps children all across North Carolina get access to a home computer. more »
Children & Youth
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Policy and Economic Research Council (PERC)
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 24 reviews
lionchase1 wrote:
I have the highest respect and regard for the entire PERC team. For years, PERC has published breakthrough qualitative and quantitative analytics. Its expertise includes consumer credit, macroeconomics, and banking. PERC works with governments, institutions,... more »
Education
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Shining Light In Darkness
- Location:
- Durham , NC
5 stars 23 reviews
Quanisha S. wrote:
I met Florida the beginning of 2019 when she introduced me to her foundation. I believe Florida is a GREAT leader and advocate for domestic violence and overcoming obstacles. I stand behind her and Shining Light. more »
Mental Health
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Goodwill Industries Of Eastern North Carolina, Inc.
- Location:
- Durham, NC
2 stars 22 reviews
lizardlicked wrote:
This particular chapter of Goodwill claims that its mission is to provide people of eastern North Carolina with the dignity of a job with a living wage, with particular emphasis on those people who are disabled. However, in truth this organization is... more »
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International Society of Automation
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 21 reviews
oilers wrote:
ISA has been an important part of my life when I first out of college, and later as an opportunity to network and take a leadership role within both ISA and my own company. The story I will share is that someone invited me to to be a part of ISA Houston... more »
Arts & Culture
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Rare Cancer Research Foundation
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 20 reviews
kmb315 wrote:
This organization is doing a great job of approaching the treatment of rare cancers in a novel and innovative way. more »
Health
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Bridging the Gap with Danita Mason-Hogans
- Location:
- Chapel Hill, NC
5 stars 17 reviews
CH2021 wrote:
Danita and her team have a heart for education and the very best interest at heart for students. more »
Education
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Vets To Vets United, Inc.
- Location:
- Durham, NC
4.86667 stars 15 reviews
Writer wrote:
Dr. Morris and team are amazing. Great volunteers and family. Always there when needed and willing to help in any way possible. I love being a part of this organization. more »
Veterans
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North Carolina Arts in Action
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 15 reviews
Meredythe Holmes wrote:
I have been impressed with the way that NCAIA has used a small staff and budget to achieve a large benefit for children. Our programs serve the entire fourth grade of an elementary school, most of which are in low income neighborhoods. Watching the... more »
Arts & Culture
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SportsWorks Int'l Ngo, Inc.
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 14 reviews
Christiandevelopmentpakistan N. wrote:
Very good Ministry. doing great job God bless this ministry very much. Amen more »
Children & Youth
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Center For Death Penalty Litigation (CDPL)
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 14 reviews
T. Ganzy wrote:
Members of the Center for Death Penalty Litigation’s staff were some of my first death penalty defense mentors after I graduated from law school. I now serve on the organization’s board of directors. I am exceptionally proud of CDPL’s steadfast... more »
Crime & Law
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Little WORLD Charity
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 13 reviews
Tim_92 wrote:
Two friends and I started this charity in January of 2015. We pay ourselves not a penny. We build miniature, animated, whimsical displays and then put them in children's hospitals and libraries in the North Carolina Triangle. We are in eight locations... more »
Arts & Culture
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Best Love Family Foundation
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 13 reviews
meaghanlangston12 wrote:
As foster parents serving in the community, you can sometimes feel forgotten and definitely worn down from the paperwork, social worker visits, court dates, and changing needs of the children in your care, but Best Love Family Foundation has been there... more »
Human Services
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Forest History Society
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 12 reviews
Marshall2 wrote:
Volunteering at the Forest History Society has been a great experience. The service they provide is invaluable to researchers and conservationists working on a wide variety of projects. They are constantly looking for innovative ways to improve their... more »
Environment
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Equity Before Birth
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 12 reviews
seabram wrote:
We've loved been a donor and supporter of EBB. This organization is community-led and community-centered, and they're creating a new model for how birth equity can be tackled locally. more »
Health
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Warrior Wellness Solutions
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 11 reviews
Kristine2 wrote:
Rewind about a year ago, I was "just another veteran" struggling to find motovation, and lost as to what I was still physically capable of. In April of 2011 I was invited to atend a cycling event from DC to Gettysburg. I utilized a rental bike and from... more »
Health
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Crayons2Calculators
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 11 reviews
Lacey W.3 wrote:
I have been serving on the board of Crayons2Calculators for over a year now and the experience has been so rewarding. Seeing the positive impact we make for so many Durham teachers is amazing knowing that we only have 1 paid staff person and almost 100... more »
Education
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Pro-Choice North Carolina Foundation
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 11 reviews
CEB99 wrote:
Pro Choice NC is an excellent grassroots non-profit with a small but mighty team! They provide great information on state and local bills and laws, send out timely action alerts, and conduct public education and awareness on all things reproductive rights... more »
Civil Rights
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Meals on Wheels of Durham, Inc.
- Location:
- Durham, NC
4.55556 stars 9 reviews
7Teresa wrote:
I lost my job six months so I wanted to do something to help others so I volunteered a few times and I hope to do so more in the future. It was a great experience and the people I worked with were so nice. It was very rewarding to give people a basic... more »
Food
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The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc.
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 7 reviews
fatmarauder wrote:
Shodor Education Foundation is the work of Dr. Robert M. Panoff. Bob has dedicated his life to education and mentoring in the sciences. He is an award winning physicist as well as a highly regarded educator. Shodor is built on the premise that doing good... more »
Children & Youth
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Diaper Bank Of North Carolina
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 5 reviews
KelleyM wrote:
I started volunteering at the diaper bank after seeing one of their donation hot spot boxes at a local business. I had never heard of a diaper bank before but was so welcomed when I showed up to help. This is the only place I know of that lets volunteers... more »
Human Services
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Piedmont Wildlife Center
- Location:
- Durham, NC
4 stars 4 reviews
dvanollefen wrote:
After meeting with the Board several times and completing a fair amount of web research, I joined the Board. My experience is that the group is very dedicated to wildlife and educating the public. The Center's outreach programs are exceptional at providing... more »
Animals
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Southern Coalition For Socialjustice
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 3 reviews
Shannah S. wrote:
I have volunteered with The Southern Coalition for Social Justice (SCSJ) since its founding in 2008. Over that time I have watched it grow from a small civil rights group into a fully functioning office of lawyers, community organizers, social scientists,... more »
Crime & Law
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Families Moving Forward
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 3 reviews
Mary wrote:
Time to Figure Out a Future: Helen's Story Sometimes it makes all the difference in the world to be able to step back from our day-to-day lives, take a deep breath, and figure out manageable steps toward making the wrong parts right. When Helen... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Animal Protection Society Of Durham
- Location:
- Durham, NC
3 stars 2 reviews
Britt S. wrote:
I have just recently begun volunteering at the Durham APS and the staff and volunteers truly care about the animals. I was initially hesitant to get invovled because I know that open-admission shelters can be emotionally tough to be around, but the Durham... more »
Animals
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SHIFT NC
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 2 reviews
Writer wrote:
I have long admired and valued the work of SHIFT NC in support of youth, families and communities across North Carolina. The programs and services provided by SHIFT NC ensure that teens and families receive accurate, relevant and critical sexual health... more »
Children & Youth
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FARMER FOODSHARE INC
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 2 reviews
Writer wrote:
I'm an undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill, and I've volunteered with Farmer Foodshare for the past three years. I love this organization because of how much good they have done with a relatively simple mission: connect people who grow food with people who... more »
Food
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Love & Forgiveness Christian Church internati
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
Alayna Parrish E. wrote:
I volunteered with Love and Forgiveness Church on several occasions. Together we served free food and clothing. I have also served with them in local shelters around the triangle. They have been a blessing to Durham and surrounding areas. I love this... more »
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HOUSING FOR NEW HOPE
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
Housing for New Hope's staff goes above and beyond to help those experiencing homelessness. They truly care for these individuals and every person they help gets everything they need to succeed in life and get back on their feet. more »
Homeless & Housing
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Ronald Mcdonald House Of Durham And Wake Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
dharward wrote:
This is a wonderful house of loving and compassionate people. My family and my business have been ongoing supporters and we can't say enough about the caring and loving staff. more »
Homeless & Housing
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North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science
- Location:
- Durham, NC
4 stars 1 review
NCGrandma wrote:
This museum is a great favorite of our family, including grandparents, adult children, grandchildren. I'm talking kids, toddlers to teens, just enthralled! It has outdoor as well as indoor activities and displays attractive to all ages, is very educational... more »
Arts & Culture
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A VIRTUOUS NEW BEGINNING
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
Great experience!!!! Will continue to work with this organization to acheive their goal. more »
Human Services
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Habitat Restore Of Durham & Orange Counties
- Location:
- Durham, NC
1 stars 1 review
Rosemary Ford wrote:
THE WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY IS FRAUDULENT I was a volunteer at the Habitat restore for Orange/Durham County for two plus years beginning in September 2010. In April 2012, I was recognized as part of a team of key volunteers in Small Donations because... more »
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Urban Ministries Of Durham Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
1 stars 1 review
yennifer1974 wrote:
Worst food lately. Somebody is embezzling money from the food. I’ve seen better food in prison. Today is February 9, 2025. I went there to eat lunch rice that won’t fully cooked black beans and a piece of bread about 2 inches. Someone is definitely... more »
Food
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Threshold Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
susanhertz wrote:
Threshold is an excellent psychosocial rehab day program serving Durham residents with SPMI, severe and persistent mental illness. On the work ordered day model it support members in education, employment, housing, life skills, and provides essential... more »
Mental Health
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Eno River Association
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:
Eno River Association is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Eno River Association meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Eno River Association has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation... more »
Environment
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The Forest Foundation
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
alternativeliving wrote:
The Forest Foundation works to support causes to promote sustainable lively hoods around the world through sale of fair trade products and efforts to protect local and forests abroad. The office of the Forest Foundation at the GOAL site (Gas Oil and... more »
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STUDENT ACTION WITH FARMWORKERS
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
mcrisrivera wrote:
Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) celebrates 20 years of solidarity with farmworkers this year. Since its incorporation in 1992, it has worked deeply with over 650 young people, directly impacted over 80,000 farmworkers, and reached over 250,000 students... more »
Civil Rights
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Habitat For Humanity Of Durham Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
5 stars 1 review
MMG1 wrote:
I have been volunteering with Durham Habitat for over a decade. The organization continues to be extremely involved in local community development. The staff work with community members -- rather than providing a top-down, "hand out" series of initiatives... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Women
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Toxic Free North Carolina Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
To engage North Carolinians in the transition to a toxic-free society through initiatives that promote human and environmental... more »
Food
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DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Durham Arts Council is a catalyst in the cultural development of Durham - it leads, inspires, and promotes excellence in and access... more »
Arts & Culture
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Open Table Ministry
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Open table ministry seeks to provide a faithful response to and an enhanced understanding of homelessness in our community, and... more »
Food
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Environment
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First In Families Of North Carolina
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
To help people with developmental disabilities (and/or traumatic brain injury) and their families achieve their goals and give... more »
Human Services
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Fox Valley Farms, Inc.
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to ensure that every living being has a chance at a happy life. We are a two-part organization, serving as an animal... more »
Animals
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MDC INC
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Mdc (formerly manpower development corp. ) was founded in 1967 to help north carolina make the transition from an agricultural... more »
Civil Rights
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Reality Ministries
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Reality ministries creates opportunities for teens and adults with and without developmental disabilities to experience belonging,... more »
Children & Youth
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Keep Durham Beautiful Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
To build environmentally just and resilient outdoor spaces in cooperation with Durham communities more »
Environment
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McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the McNair-Harris Crescent Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for minority, impoverished, and other underserved... more »
Philanthropy
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Pro-Choice North Carolina (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina)
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
To support and protect, as a fundamental right and value, a person's freedom to make personal decisions regarding the full range... more »
Civil Rights
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SEEDS
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
SEEDS encourages respect for life, for earth and for each other. We help individuals, neighborhoods and communities grow together... more »
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Arts & Culture
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SavingSpecies
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Conserve biodiversity through identifying the most at-risk areas in the world then helping local organizations raise funds to... more »
Animals
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Senior Pharmassist Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Senior pharmassist promotes healthier living for durham seniors by helping them obtain and better manage needed medications and... more »
Health
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Diabetessisters, Inc.
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
To improve the health and quality of life of women with and at risk of developing diabetes. more »
Health
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PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Pregnancy support services is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-political organization that is committed to providing compassion,... more »
Civil Rights
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International
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Forest Hills Neighborhood Association Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Protection, enhancement, betterment, and beautification of the forest hills community in durham, nc more »
Environment
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Duke HomeCare & Hospice
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Duke Hospice provides medical, emotional and spiritual care to terminally ill patients and their loved ones in a variety of residential... more »
Health
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The Salvation Army, Durham
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based... more »
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DART
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Building a Bridge from Disability to Stability. We at DART believe its “ Different Ability” NOT Disability! more »
Mental Health
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Haiti Outreach Ministries
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Evangelism and spiritual care, medical care, nutrition, primary, secondary and vocational education. more »
Education
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THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF DURHAM INC
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
To preserve the history, architecture, and cultural heritage of durham and of durham county and to serve as an institution for... more »
Arts & Culture
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Durham Literacy Center
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Durham Literacy Center is to empower Durham County residents who want to enrich their lives by improving their... more »
Education
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The Center For Inquiry Based Learning Inc
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
CIBL exists to nurture the natural excitement children have doing science. Its mission is to support k-8 teachers with training... more »
Children & Youth
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Animals
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Durham Center For Senior Life
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
The Durham center for senior life [dcsl] has been providing services in Durham County for over 70 years. DCSL addresses the needs... more »
Human Services
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Philanthropy
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Children & Youth
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Stepup Durham
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
Stepup durham partners with adults in the shared goal of transforming their lives through employment training. Practicing compassionate... more »
Human Services
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Communities In Schools of Durham
- Location:
- Durham, NC
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of Communities In Schools of Durham is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help... more »
Children & Youth
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