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Charities
Charity Name	Code	Federation / Group	Description
Asheville Buncombe Comm. Christian Ministry	1532	Independent Charity	ABCCM helps the working poor of Buncombe County facing a crisis in homelessness, hunger and access to healthcare through our 4 crisis locations, 3 shelters and the only free no-charge clinic in the county. We fill the gaps in the social safety net.
Baptist Children’s Homes of NC	3641	Independent Charity	Baptist Children’s Homes of NC provides compassionate homes to abused and neglected children as well as care for senior adults and special needs adults. 800-476-3669
Barnabas Center	2050	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Christ-centered ministry that helps families in crisis coping with eating disorders, childhood abuse, sexual addictions, anxiety, parenting and marital conflict through counseling, groups and training.
Boys and Girls Homes of NC	4095	Independent Charity	BGHNC serves children, victims of trauma, crime, sexual assault via advocacy programs for families, homeless emergency shelters, Teen Moms, mental health, reunification, life change, equine, animal, gardening, recreation therapy, vocational, educational support, foster care, adoption, and justice.
C A R E Child Abuse Resource & Education	3919	Independent Charity	Guided by our Christian faith, we address the impact of poverty and trauma on families in our community through advocacy, education, empowerment, and community collaboration.
Catholic Charities Diocese, Charlotte	1547	Independent Charity	An accredited agency providing help in western NC: food assistance, disaster services, case management, counseling, veterans services, refugee and immigration services, adoption, and more.
Catholic Charities Diocese, Raleigh	1503	Independent Charity	Providing help to our brothers and sisters in need by alleviating the effects of poverty and creating hope by developing solutions to transform lives.
Catholics United for Life	5082	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Supporting the Catholic Church's dedication to defending sacred human life from the moment of conception. Providing youth conferences, defense of religious liberties, and right-to-life education.
Children’s Hunger Relief Fund	5139	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Sharing God's love by providing food, orphan care, medical assistance, Christian education and love to needy children worldwide.
Christian Freedom International	2928	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Help persecuted, repressed, isolated Christians who are suffering for their Faith! We deliver medicine, food, education, Bibles; and report on atrocities occurring world-wide.
Christian Military Fellowship	2406	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	Ministering to America's military and their families worldwide empowering them in their Christian faith, advancing Bible studies, linkups, mentoring, fellowship, resources, personal contact and encouragement.
Cooperative Christian Ministry, Cabarrus Co.	4041	Independent Charity	CCM provides assistance to members of our community experiencing food, financial, or housing crisis. CCM empowers families with resources and education to achieve permanent stability.
Crista Ministries	2422	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	World Concern, a division of Crista Ministries is a global relief and development agency extending opportunity and hope to people facing extreme poverty.
Durham Rescue Mission	3659	Independent Charity	24 Hour Homeless shelter for men, women and children. We provide 3 nutritious meals, clothing, healthcare, daycare, GED/Scholarship opportunities, Christian counseling and job placement.
Five Talents USA	2488	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	Five Talents' vision is to eradicate extreme poverty by restoring human dignity and creating strong, sustainable communities. Our mission is to transform lives through economic empowerment.
Focus on the Family	2408	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	A global multimedia organization defending and equipping families through counseling consults and biblically based resources that strengthen marriages and help parents raise healthy, responsible children.
Habitat for Humanity, Wake Co	2502	Independent Charity	Habitat for Humanity of Wake County is a nonprofit affordable housing organization. Our mission is to partner with families to build homes, communities and hope.
Home School Legal Defense Assoc.	2428	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	Financial assistance and curriculum relief to struggling home school families. We invest in widows, single parents, special needs children, and military families. Give. Volunteer. Pray.
Hope Pregnancy Care Center	4164	Independent Charity	Hope Pregnancy Care Center is the only pregnancy center in Stokes County, but we also serve the larger surrounding area. We provide diapers, clothing, baby accessories and everything needed for the 1st two years of life. Lay counseling and parenting classes are also available as needed.
JAARS	2447	CHC: Creating Healthier Communities - Member Agency	500 million people—most in remote and difficult locations—have no Scripture in a language they fully comprehend. We’re here to do something about that.
Lutheran World Relief	1319	America's Best Charities - Member Agency	Affirming God's love for all people, we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering.
Medical Teams International	1386	Global Impact - Member Agency	A humanitarian relief organization serving internationally and locally with expertise in refugee health care, disaster relief, and mobile dental programs.
Methodist Home for Children	1588	Independent Charity	We provide evidence based residential care, foster care and adoption, counseling and childcare services. We break the cycle of juvenile justice and provide safe homes. We have a higher education program.
North Raleigh Ministries	4158	Independent Charity	Founded in 2004, North Raleigh Ministries mission is to equip families and individuals in crisis with the resources and skills that they need to achieve stability. From food to financial crisis assistance to helping low-income clients become self-sufficient NRM works to create a thriving community.
Open Table Ministry	4156	Independent Charity	Open Table Ministry supports people experiencing homelessness. We work to end homelessness by building relationships, taking a holistic approach in caring for our unsheltered neighbors.