Member Spotlights highlight the positive impact of our diverse Member organizations within their communities, inspiring North Carolina's nonprofit sector to strive for collaboration, equity & inclusion, excellence, and innovation. Check out their stories and consider spotighting your own nonprofit!
Urban Ministries of Wake County engages our community to serve and advocate on behalf of those affected by poverty by providing food and nutrition, promoting health and wellness, and by laying the foundations of home. Founded in 1981, Urban Ministries of Wake County is based in Raleigh and is proud to serve all of Wake County.
What has your organization learned through partnering and collaboration to achieve your mission?
The mission of Gabi's Grounds Coffee Shop is to empower the special abilities community to find their place in the world and enjoy fulfillment in everything they do. Gabi's Grounds is dedicated to making the world a better place for children and others living with intellectual development disorders (IDD).
Founded in 2017, Gabi's Grounds advocates for the value, inclusion, and acceptance of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by:
myFutureNC’s mission is to prepare North Carolina for the future by empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and ensuring our economic viability in a global economy. Founded in 2019, myFutureNC is working across sectors and in communities throughout the state to:
Partners in Learning's mission is to model the highest quality learning environment that stimulates families and the community to provide optimal growth and development of children. Founded in 1996, their vision is that families and the community will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute significantly to the optimal growth and development of children. Based in Salisbury, Partners in Learning works with families in Rowan and surrounding counties and provides statewide advocacy.
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina supports the development of safe, stable, nurturing relationships for children in their families and communities to prevent child abuse and neglect. Founded in 1979, Prevent Child Abuse NC is based in Morrisville and serves the entire state. Read on to learn more about the impact of this Center Member and the role each of us can play in helping to make great childhoods happen!
Puppet Show Incorporated’s mission is to preserve and promote puppetry arts as an expressive art form. Their chief aim is on inspiring imagination, education and community through the global art of puppetry. Founded in 2017, Puppet Show Inc. is based in Chapel Hill and proudly serves Orange, Wake, Chatham, Durham, Forsyth and Alamance counties. Read on about the positive impact of this Center Member!