A Helping Hand
A Helping Hand provides services to elderly, disabled, and caregivers. Services include transportation, meal prep., respite for caregivers, light housekeeping. Phone: 919-969-7111
A New Day
A New Day offers structured programming that modifies behavior, emotional, and cognitive patternsis to improve school achievement and reduce criminal activity of long-term suspended, court involved, and at-risk middle school students. Phone: 919-560-0500
AIDS Community Residence Association (ACRA)
ACRA is a volunteer-based organization providing housing options, support, community education and compassionate care for people who have HIV infection. Phone: 919-956-7901
ARC of Durham County
ARC provides, through advocacy and services, the opportunity for those with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to live successfully in the mainstream of the community. Phone: 919-493-8141
Ackland Art Museum
More than a safe haven for works of art, the Ackland brings people and art together. At the Ackland, original works of art serve as inspiration for the whole community and as a primary source material for teaching and learning at every age. We invite you to come and experience the Ackland and to support a shared passion for art and ideas. Phone: 919-966-5736
Achievement Academy of Durham
The Achievement Academy of Durham empowers hard-working, at-risk student, who have dropped out of high school, to become productive, successful members of the community through GED and postsecondary education. Phone: 919-286-1914
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina
The prevention of adolescent pregnancy is the business of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina (APPCNC). We believe a cooperative approach between public agencies, private organizations and community volunteers can maximize prevention effors. Phone: 932-9885
Adopt a Highway NC Department of Transportation
The Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program was established in 1988 by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in response to growing public concern regarding litter along the state's highways. The AAH program is administered by the NCDOT Office of Beautification Programs, and is a joint effort between community volunteers and the NCDOT. Its purpose is to decrease the amount of litter on North Carolina's roadsides and improve the beauty and quality of the environment. Phone: 919-715-3188
African American Dance Ensemble
The African American Dance Ensemble seeks to preserve and share the finest of African traditions of African and African American dance and music through research, education, and entertainment. Phone: 919-560-2729
Agape Corner
Agape Corner is a Christian Boarding School for at-risk children. Phone: 919-682-0546
Alase Center for Enrichment
The Alase Center for Enrichment strives to improve the quality of life and strengthen the families and communities for individuals through the provision of direct services and community programs. The center provides a model of economic self-sufficiency within our community, specifically regarding mental health services. Phone: 919-957-7357
Alcohol/Drug Council of NC
The Alcohol/Drug Council of NC strives to cut the human suffering & economic costs of abuse and addiction to alcohol and other drugs through public education, advocacy and information & referral services. Phone: 919-493-0003
Alliance of AIDS Serivces - Carolina
Provides advocacy, referrals and financial assistance to clients with HIV/AIDS and their families; provides and enhances emotional support to clients through the Buddy Program; educates community about HIV transmission in order to prevent its spreading. Phone: 919-834-2437 ext. 26
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. The goals of the ACS is to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Phone: 919-334-5218
American Dance Festival (ADF)
ADF comes to Duke each summer as a laboratory for artists and is committed to serving the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers, and professionals in dance-related fields. Phone: 919-684-6402
The American Red Cross: The Central NC Chapter
The American Red Cross is dedicated to providing community education on issues of health and safety, and provides services in the wake of natural disasters. Phone: 919-489-6541
American Social Health Association (ASHA)
ASHA is an 80 year old non profit dedicated to the prevention of all sexually transmitted diseases. Through education, advocacy, and research funding, ASHA fights to "stop sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences to individuals, families, and communities." Phone: 919-361-8400
AnimalKind
AnimalKind's mission is to make pet spay/neuter affordable and accessible to the Triangle's lowest income families. Phone: 919-870-1660
Animal Protection Society(APS)/Durham Co. Animal Shelter
The APS of Durham is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and providing shelter for all animals. APS's mission is to educate the public about the humane care and treatment of animals, promote spay/neuter, and encourage the adoption of homeless animals. Phone: 919-560-0640
Autism Society of NC: Durham Chapter
The Autism Society provides a wide varriety of services and assistance to children and adults who have a developmental disability and their families. Phone: 919-660-7537