Wilmington Nonprofits and Charities

I have been honored to serve as a volunteer for CUE since 2008 and have seen so much impact made for the families of the missing. <br> <br>CUE is an all volunteer organization who relies on private donations to be prepared to serve the missing persons community in any capacity. No one is paid to do the work we do, it is all time and talent given from the heart. Not only does CUE impact the families, but also each and every one of us who have been a part of the organization. <br> <br>

I would give them a zero if I could. I filled out the application. Then signed up for a discovery meeting. They sent me an email confirming the date/time for meeting and instructions to download “GOTO” a special app where we were supposed to have the discovery meeting. I downloaded the special app they required for the meeting and showed up to the meeting at the meeting code they gave at the day and time agreed upon on only to be disappointed that Paws4people never showed up!! At 11:02 (2 mins after the meeting was supposed to start) I started calling and emailing them attempting to find out where they were and I could never get a call back,,, just an email from someone at 11:20 am telling me to sign up *again for a different meeting and time!!!! I was so upset because they clearly didn’t respect me or my time, nor the meeting that was agreed upon where I showed up but they didn’t. Very disrespect and unorganized agency. Rude.

They are an amazing charity organization . They keep me up to date with the cases of animal cruelty. I love their petitions.

ALGW is a generous donor to all age groups in the tricounty area. Lives are changed by generous scholarships and gifts of clothing and food. Funds are given to teachers to provide programs that would otherwise go unfunded. SOKS, a ukelele band, cheers the hearts of the sick and elderly with sing along opportunities and laughter. Our community benefits from the many volunteers hours donated by the members of the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington

Heidi’s Hope has been an incredible partner to our nonprofit. While we focus on providing food to people in need, Heidi’s Hope stays true to their mission of helping animals by generously supplying the dog and cat food we share with our clients who have pets. Their dedication to caring for animals makes a real difference in our community, and we’re so grateful for their continued support!

Hello!<br>My name is Kyleigh Richardson from Georgia Southern University and I spent the summer of 2024 with POP for my internship. It was an amazing and eye-opening experience. As an intern, I gained knowledge in research, communications, and event/outreach sectors involved with this nonprofit. The staff was very welcoming and promoted an inclusive and supportive learning environment. POP uses science-based solutions to combat the plastic pollution crisis occurring. This nonprofit uses their research to educate communities and inspire everyone to make more sustainable choices that will improve human and environmental health. Thank you POP for what you do and thank you for the amazing experience!

In November 2018, the historic Camp Fire devastated the town of Paradise and surrounding communities in Butte County California. Overnight Chico, became an evacuation center for 20,000 people. The American Red Lion Disaster Fund sent us a generation donation to support our free Pet Product pantry that is still in use today. Now flash forward to 2020, the Bear Fire is raging in Butte County. We are gathering resources to support and we reached out to American Red Lion Disaster Fund. They responded immediately and donated along with offering advocacy to bring in more funds of support. Thank you American Red Lion Disaster Fund. The work you do is greatly appreciated and 100% goes to the family and pets displaced by these fires. Thank you from the staff and animals at Butte Humane Society. Attached is a video that shares our story.

Such a wonderful organization doing so much good for our local veterans. Great people and great dogs!

Five years ago, I trained and tutored at the Cape Fear Literacy Council. CFLC is a place where everyone learns in a judgement-free zone: writing mechanics, literature, math, computers, civics, history, science, sure - but also, empathy, compassion, patience, humor, and generosity of spirit.

Welcome Home Angel is a wonderful organization! A great place to donate your time and money!

I used to live at the Good Shepherd years ago. They provided good meals and a clean environment to stay in. Some of the workers and volunteers were very nice and some of the workers were very mean especially a man named Tim. He no longer works there, praise God! I would have thought a man that used to be homeless would have more mercy and compassion regarding others experiencing the worst situation in their lives but he did not unfortunately. Anyway there was a man, a social worker named Joe who did advise me on what I should do to obtain housing. I am very grateful for him because I was able to move in somewhere and it helped me a lot and then when the place I was living lost its funding and they were trying to evict everyone that lived there., Joe also helped me again to move into somewhere that I could afford because I was on a fixed income. I am grateful for the Good Shepherd so I didn't have to actually sleep on the streets or in a tent. I also pray that God will have mercy on Tim's soul and also I feel bad for customers and coworkers that may encounter him at the Walmart in monkey junction.

Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome has helped many parents of children with Down syndrome. I personally witnessed a parent receive help and support when their child was to receive open heart surgery. The appreciation and relief on the parent's face was priceless. She said how much it meant to her family and that was one less thing they needed to worry about. Thank you to Coastal BUDS and their High Hopes Heart Fund!

Horrible experience! Will not return phone calls, can not get anyone to meet with you about your loved ones care. Unprofessional head nurse. THIS PLACE IS NOTHING BUT A DISAPPOINTMENT!! RUN FROM THIS COMPANY! DO NOT PUT YOUR LOVED ONE HERE!

I adopted my dog, Daisy, from Adopt-an-Angel. They were, and are, a responsive, compassionate, dedicated organization that puts the animals' welfare first. Always. I would never adopt from anyone else. I was so impressed with them that I became a volunteer.

As first a resident in the Transitional Housing Program, then as a participant in the Urban Ministry Program I spent almost 10 years volunteering in the offices at First Fruit Ministries, working to help the homeless people the Ministry serves.<br>I spent most of my time in the office working in the Transitional Housing Program and one of the brightest ways that First Fruit shines is that it welcomes people without judgement, with love for who and what they are, wherever that happens to be, at any given moment. Nor did any staff ever push their own beliefs on people although it is clearly a Christian-driven ministry. The example was always evident through love, acceptance, and welcome, and was for me, and others I watched over those years, the key to finding a path back to a belief system I had long ago abandoned but would have run from if it had been pushed on me.<br>Over those years I witnessed people who because of what was freely given, because of the emotional and practical support consistently offered, turn their lives completely around. It is the blessing of my life that even after 7 years away I am in touch with several former residents and get to continue to watch people coming from great trauma which resulted in addiction, mental and emotional illness change into a person who found their way to a healthy, joyful, and purposeful life. They, and those I run into occasionally on the bus, even after all these years, still credit those changes to the love, support and foundation received at First Fruit Ministry.<br>The tenets of treating everyone with respect, of making sure they walked with dignity as part of the Ministry family, stretched through all the programs at the Ministry whether it was an encounter of a few minutes in the line at the food pantry or giving fresh clean towels to someone who was taking their first shower after days of living in a tent. Those tenets are an offering to the homeless the Ministry serves that, as I was often told, was not usually part of their experience at other agencies. Making a difference in how someone felt about themselves was, in my opinion, the greatest gift offered to the people the Ministry served and was the most important thing that laid the foundation for a better life.<br>First Fruit Ministry programs are worthy of support, whether it’s financial or time, because they work, because they make a real difference for the better in people’s lives, because they reach the people who need the most help yet are the most neglected among us, because helping someone else is a gift to yourself.<br>

I have been involved with Dustin's GreenHouse as an adult leader for 2 recent Globetrotter trips-Peru and South Africa. In that capacity, I have helped with program planning, raising funds and awareness and establishing long term relationships with the student and adult team memebers. Both trips were incredibly challenging in very different ways but had the same effect--educational, inspirational, philanthropic, and life changing. I cannot think of a better way for young people to learn about the struggles that exist in this world and to realize that their contribution is meaningful and vital than to participate in a DGH Globetrotter trip!

This is an incredibly effective charitable group. I personally know several local volunteers and they are tremendously dedicated and inspired by the founder Paul Wilkes. I've been a donor for several years and enjoy the way the organization stays in touch with you, keeping you up-to-date on how the funds are used and showing the impact on the lives of these beautiful children. Having traveled in India many years ago I've seen firsthand the unimaginable poverty and conditions that these children come from. The task of helping them seems overwhelming, but Paul Wilkes simply rolled up his sleeves and got to work. He has built an amazing organization that makes a real impact. Anyone can feel good about making a donation... they make it go a long way. I love the calendar they send to donors . . . seeing the faces of the girls that Home of Hope helps every day of the year makes you feel good to be a part of it.

Trillium Health Resources, a public Medicaid plan, partners with 2SHARE to refer our members who are in need of furniture. 2SHARE has helped our members whenever we asked and are great to work with. One family that we worked with were approved for a rental with a move in date of less than a week and needed a whole house worth of furniture. They stepped up and provided everything the family of 5 needed as soon as they moved in. Our members have shared how grateful they are for the help that 2SHARE provides as well as how kind and friendly their volunteers are.

I have been involved with the Azalea Festival parade for 30 years. The parade is now the best I have ever seen.

Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary puts sanctuary residents first and treats each and every bird like gold. All sanctuary residents are given medical care, quality food, and a safe home. This forever home for unwanted or abused parrots gives hundreds of beautiful birds an opportunity to live out their natural lives in flocks in large scale aviaries, and all the birds are happy and healthy. As a volunteer, I see firsthand how much love goes in to the care provided.

I spent four days with several other WARM volunteers replacing dilapidated door frames and windowsills of a struggling family's home. When we finished, not only were the house's residents extremely grateful, but I also had become good friends with many of the other volunteers. With WARM, you can give families in dire straits new hope and be a member of a team that enjoys doing tangible, high-impact work.<br><br>While I joined the organization on my own, it is worth mentioning that WARM provides hands-on service opportunities for schools and youth groups. Reach out to their office if you are planning a service learning trip to southeastern NC. If you live in Wilmington or its surrounding areas, I hope you have the privilege of working with this great organization.

The overdose (fentanyl) death of my son led me to NCHRC. I began to research about fentanyl which kept leading me to the realization of the horror we are facing in our country. I now volunteer for them and distributebute naloxone to those in need of it. I also work to raise awareness by just talking to people.

This organization is one of the better dog rescues out there. They rescue Mamma's and puppies that are on the kill list of local shelters. If a mother comes in with a little they are given very little time to find a rescue that will take them. Most rescues will not because it is hard to have someone foster with a nursing mom and puppies. Some will take the puppies if they are almost old enough to wean. That is not true for Anchor Your Heart. <br><br>All dogs that are adopted, have been spay/neutered, shots up to date, micro-chipped, and any other medical will be cleared up at the time of the adoption. Also ALL dogs are worked with by the foster. Most dogs that come there are neglected and need love.<br><br>One dog I worked with was found delivering puppies covered in blood in a pool of bloody water. You could not approach her even to feed her she would growl and snap at you. 4 weeks later, this same dog would break out of her kennel ( she destroyed a few) to come and jump into my lap to give me kisses, if I put her back she would get out again. It takes time to work with these dogs, and that is the responsibility of the foster. They try and identify any issues right away so that they can be evaluated to see if there are any special requirements like no cats. <br><br>If you are looking for a dog this is the best place, it is a rescue and IF the dog does not mix with you life, you can return it no questions asked

This organization as filed for bankruptcy and is currently no longer offering services.

A nonprofit is suppose to be transparent. Cape Fear Volunteer Center is far from that. Drop by 214 Walnut Street and ask any member CFVC for to 1.speak to the director, she won't be there, 2. to see their Form 1023, Form 990 and Form 990-T the IRS requires any nonprofit to have readily available to the public, I guarantee you they wont have it, or to speak to any board member, they're virtually non-existent. <br>Guidestar and the IRS need to audit this organization before the Director embezzles and fraudulently spends even more "charitable" funds.