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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards $260K grant to Yanica Faustin to support health equity research
By Owen Covington By February 19, 2024 The Health Equity Scholars for Action program supports academic researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds as they expand research designed to dismantle systemic and…
Street Tree Equity Project
By The City of Raleigh On April 5, 2024 Urban Forestry, within the Parks and Natural Resources Division of Raleigh Parks, will be planting 1,000 street trees over 3 years.…
Wake County school board to discuss proposed budget with pay increase and staffing challenges
By WTVD On April 2, 2024 WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — The Wake County School Board will look at a proposed budget by the superintendent on Tuesday afternoon. The work session agenda mentioned…
First black-owned children’s bookstore in Raleigh moving amid threat claims
By Glyniss Wiggins, Mariah Ellis On April 2, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Liberation Station Bookstore, the first black-owned children’s bookstore in North Carolina is closing and claims it will…
Advocates raise awareness for child abuse prevention this April
By Kyleigh Panetta On April 1, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when organizations and advocates come together to raise awareness about services available to…
New free legal service offers help to Wake County residents with family law issues
By Sharryse Piggott On April 1, 2024 Wake County Public Libraries and the county’s Legal Support Center are offering a new program providing free family law legal support for residents. It’s called…
Hijab-Wearing Players Hope To Inspire Others At NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament
N.C. State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate are bringing visibility and inspiration to some Muslim women on a big stage. Doug Feinberg Mar 30, 2024, 12:04 AM EDT…
NC Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Releases Full Report of 2023 Accomplishments
By Bianca Holman Wednesday, January 24, 2024 To watch video report click here. RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The N.C. Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice shared its 2023 end of year…
Local Organizations
They believe that lives are made richer by nature and work to keep nature nearby for all to enjoy. As a home-town land conservancy, they work to preserve Raleigh's hidden natural treasures by acquiring land for parks, green ways, and nature preserves. They also work to connect children with nature by offering need-based financial assistance to families who can’t afford to enroll their kids in Raleigh’s outdoor summer camps and nature programs.
Their mission is to create an environment of support and encouragement in an effort to dismantle racism and transform our city into a community that is inclusive of all people, regardless of race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
BLOOMHERE is a nonprofit organization which provides women survivors of abuse, addiction, prostitution and trafficking a safe place to live and the space and resources to heal. They support the wellbeing of women so they may nurture their own resilience, as they provide opportunities for them to grow into a life of economic independence through our justice enterprise.
Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.
Makes Personalized Items for Special Needs Kids. The endless search for unaffordable equipment that doesn’t fit a child’s needs is over.
SOAR Outreach is a Wake County, North Carolina- based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering all youth, with increased accessibility and support for low-income and homeless youth and families. Established in 2014, SOAR Outreach has been addressing the lack of basic personal care and hygiene items among homeless youth, promoting health equity, closing the achievement gap, and enhancing the quality of life for children in marginalized communities. SOAR Outreach believes that by providing essential resources, educational support, and access to opportunities, they can help youth excel in their education, break the cycles of poverty, and build a brighter future.
Foundation for Health, Leadership, and Innovation
Launched in 1982 under the direction of rural health champion Dr. Jim Bernstein, the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation is a nonprofit organization that develops and supports innovative, community-driven partnerships that build a healthier North Carolina through collaboration and respect.
Casa's mission is to provide access to stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk by developing and managing rental communities.
The Women's Center is dedicated to serving and assisting marginalized, at-risk and homeless women seeking to break the cycle of trauma, abuse, violence, and homelessness. Through its comprehensive clinical and holistic services, women experience transformation that lends to behavioral and physical healthcare wellness, safe and permanent housing, and dignity. WC provides a safe, low barrier, client-centered and trauma-informed environment for at-risk and unsheltered women, where they can begin the stabilization and healing process.
The Junior League of Raleigh is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
NC Sustainable Energy Association
NC Sustainable Energy Association is a leading organization of individuals, businesses, government, and nonprofits interested in North Carolina's sustainable energy future. Our mission is to drive policy and market development to create clean energy jobs, economic opportunities, and affordable energy that benefits all of North Carolina.
Disability Rights North Carolina
Disability Rights North Carolina is a legal advocacy agency that fights for the rights of people with disabilities in North Carolina. We handle cases involving discrimination, abuse and other rights violations. All of our services are at no cost to North Carolinians with disabilities. We are a private, independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member of the National Disability Rights Network.
Mission: Our mission is to serve, empower, and advocate for the well-being of our diverse LGBTQ+ communities.
Vision: We envision an inclusive world where LGBTQ+ people are thriving, equal, and valued members of society.
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