The Wake Salvation Army serves over 100,000 people per year and they go wherever they are needed, supplying essentials both tangible and spiritual, and providing love in action.
United Way is a worldwide organization of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 41 countries and territories. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers.
United Way brings communities together to focus on the most important needs in the community, build partnerships, forge consensus, and leverage resources to make a measurable difference.
Dorcas was founded in 1968 by Margaret Keller known then as “Christian Community in Action.” The mission of Dorcas Ministries, based in Cary, North Carolina, is to “help our neighbors thrive by providing financial and food assistance, training and coaching, client advocacy, a platform for people to make a difference, and a best-in-class thrift shop for our community.”
As of 2024, more than 600 volunteers work in several areas of Dorcas Ministries including the Thrift Shop, Food Pantry, Crisis Center, and Career Coaching.
Meals on Wheels‘ mission is to deliver essential services that promote the independence of seniors so they may remain in the comfort of their own homes
They deliver 4,000 meals to seniors around our 13-county region each day.
Beyond just home-delivered meals, they also help with emergency meal boxes, pet programs, transportation, and more.
Oak City Cares is a multi-service center for those at-risk, experiencing, and overcoming homelessness.
Across the 21-22 season, 17,153 services were provided, helping individuals with housing, health, mental health, employment, basic needs, substance use, and food.
Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to make a difference in youth, ensuring that they reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school and 88% expect to complete post-secondary education.
SECU Family House is an affordable and safe home for patients who travel long distances to UNC hospitals for life-saving procedures and serious illnesses.
“In our House, from your office, school, or home, there are many ways for individuals or groups to make a difference in the lives of the patient families staying at Family House.”
Whether you provide a meal, fold laundry, host a food drive, or make care packages, it is so appreciated by SECU Family House guests who are going through life-saving treatment far from home