Annual Candidates
2022
501(c)3 Non-Profit Organizations
These "grassroot" organizations have been selected for financial support consideration.
Their ability to galvanize their community towards a centralized goal is impressive.
The benefits they provide are essential.
The Initiative is not able to sponsor all of these organizations. However, all should be recognized!
(*) Sponsored Organizations
Greensboro, NC
“BackPack Beginnings’ mission is to deliver child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need.
Xenia, OH
4 Paws places quality service dogs with children with disabilities and veterans who have lost use of limbs or hearing as well as educates the public regarding use of service dogs in public areas.
Free Clinic of Rockingham County *
Reidsville, NC
The "Free Clinic" provides for the basic medical and dental needs of the working poor of Rockingham County thru volunteer medical professionals.
White Bear Lake, MN
Offers a service-learning opportunity designed to engage, educate and inspire youth to take action to solve the global water crisis by raising awareness and funds to support implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene education projects for global partner schools.
Cincinnati, OH
Last Mile Food uses power of volunteers and technology to connect Food Donors with nonprofits who serve the region’s food insecure.
Bozeman, MT
People and Carnivores reconnects and restores carnivore populations in the Northern Rockies by working with the region's people to prevent human-carnivore conflicts.
Raleigh, NC
The Poor People's Campaign unites people across North Carolina to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality of religious nationalism.
Rockingham County Education Foundation
Reidsville, NC
To provide leadership, advocacy, and program resources to increase the college-going culture of Rockingham County (NC) citizens. .
New Orleans, LA
The Green Project develops a culture of creative reuse by building a marketplace for reclaimed materials and cultivating a respect for their value.
Tiny House Community Development *
Greensboro, NC
Tiny House Community Development is to be a coalition of diverse individuals and local organizations who aim to reduce homelessness by engaging in public and private partnerships to create tiny home communities. .
Atlanta, GA
Wilderness Works empowers and guides homeless and scarce resource Atlanta children in year-round activities, toward more fulfilling futures with experiential education, cultural enrichment and outdoor activities – providing more hope for life better lived.
