The Nonprofit Ecosystem in North Carolina

MISSION:

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, THE PRINCIPAL CITY IN FORSYTH COUNTY, HAS MULTIPLE "FOOD DESERTS,- OR RESIDENTIAL AREAS WHERE THERE ARE NO FULL-SERVICE GROCERY STORES, OFFERING PRODUCE AND OTHER FRESH FOODS, WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE MILE. THESE "FOOD DESERTS" ARE LOCATED IN AREAS OF THE CITY WHERE THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME IS AT OR NEAR THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. ACCORDING TO A 2017 STUDY COMMISSIONED BY THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, AN ESTIMATED 17% OF FORSYTH COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCED FOOD INSECURITY IN 2014. AN ESTIMATED 38% OF POOR FORSYTH COUNTY RESIDENTS LIVE IN A "FOOD DESERT," IN A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF OVER 360,000. RESIDENTS OF "FOOD DESERTS" ARE NORMALLY AFFLICTED BY MULTIPLE DISADVANTAGES. THEY TYPICALLY LACK RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, WHICH DIMINISHES THEIR OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS. THEIR PREDICAMENT RESULTS IN THEIR PERCEPTION OF HAVING NO ALTERNATIVES EXCEPT TO UTILIZE LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORES AND OTHER FAST FOOD OPTIONS. THEREFORE, T

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TO COORDINATE THE TALENTS OF AREA VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, TO MARSHAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT, AND TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND A SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENT WITH WHICH TO ENABLE PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES TO BECOME ENGAGED IN NATURE AND IN THE EXPERIENCE OF SCIENCE WHILE HAVING FUN IN THE PROCESS.

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WILDFLOWER COTTAGE FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES FULL-DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 1-5.

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TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF CHINA WITH CHARACTER AND SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.

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HOLDS TITLE TO PROPERTY AND MAINTAINS A BUILDING RESERVE.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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TEACH, DISCIPLE, AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CONNECT TO THE LIFE OF CHRIST BY EMPOWERING THEIR FAITH.

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THIS ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE, & CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ESTIMATED TO NUMBER 600

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN MARTIN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide hot meals on a regular basis, usually for elderly individuals but also for disabled adults or other target populations.

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TO DEVELOP THE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND THE ABILITY OF ITS LEADERS TO ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SOLUTION OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

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TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL AGING BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS. DURING 2022,7,700 PERSONS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE FAITH IN ACTION CARE AND VITAL LIVING SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM AREAS.

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TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITIZENS IN AND AROUND EAST NASH FIRE DISTRICT.

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TO PROVIDE PERSONALIZED EDUCATION SO ADULTS CAN TRANSFROM THEIR LIVES AND CONTRIBUTE TO A STRONGER COMMUNITY.

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SAFE HAVEN FOR CATS OPERATES A NO-KILL SHELTER FOR CATS AND KITTENS, AN ADOPTION PROGRAM, A LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC, TRAP/NEUTER/VACCINATE/RELEASE PROGRAMS, TARGETED COMMUNITY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS, AND A PET FOOD PANTRY FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS.

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AS THE FIRST AND LEADING NATIONAL NONPROFIT DEVOTED TO GLIOBLASTOMA, THE MISSION OF THE GLIOBLASTOMA FOUNDATION IS TO FUND LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH FOR A CURE FOR GLIOBLASTOMA, PROVIDE PATIENT SUPPORT RESOURCES, AND RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS RARE, GRADE 4 BRAIN CANCER.

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TO PROVIDE RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER'S FORMER EMPLOYEES AND THEIR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS, ALTHOUGH OTHER BENEFITS MAY BE PROVIDED AS DESCRIBED IN THE PLAN DOCUMENT.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR THE SURVIVING YOUTH OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY.