Durham CARES mission is to heal and transform the lives of impoverished Black children by recruiting, training, and mobilizing caring Black
men and women to mentor and care for them. We connect mentors to local youth-serving organizations.
Natural Math Alliance places the maker approach at the center of its mathematics education philosophy. Our motto is “Math is what you make it.” We are a community of volunteer mathematicians of all ages, from toddlers to retirees, both professional and amateur. There are sixty-three major areas of mathematics identified in the International Mathematical Subject Classification. Most people never learn that most of these treasures exist; never get a chance to use mathematics for everyday applications, personal delight, and professional opportunities.
Montessori School of Durham is committed to the joy of learning and seeks to educate the “whole child," addressing each aspect of development. Our classrooms offer a highly individualized curriculum, tailored to the unique path of each child’s development. Since 1976, we have built our community on respect and trust and have embraced diversity in all its aspects. We were the first school in North Carolina to become an American Montessori Society accredited school and now also maintain accreditation with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Castalia STEAM Outdoor Center is a space for teaching, learning, and inspiring connections to nature, STEM, and the arts. The center is a living classroom where experiences in the forest and workshops forge connections between people, communities, and the environment.
Our programs and practices embody experiential sustainability and artistic expression. The STEAM center is designed to cultivate a sense of wonder through inspiring artistic activities; freedom through hands-on skill-building; and confidence through positive STEAM experiences.
To serve as a community that encourages entrepreneurship and financial literacy among elementary school kids and their responsible adults through education, exposure, and resources, to build generational wealth.
Pathway Community Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization committed to leveraging technology to drive change within Historically Black College and University (HBCU) communities. We aim to develop vibrant technology and economic ecosystems within HBCU communities. Our core interest is Tier 2 - Tier 4 cities where HBCUs are located.
The mission of the Lenoir Community College Foundation is to secure resources that increase financial assistance to students, improve educational programs, and provide ongoing support to modernize and expand facilities at Lenoir Community College.
Lee County Fine Arts, Inc., a nonmembership nonprofit organization in Sanford NC, fosters a thriving visual arts community in Lee County that educates and benefits the Central North Carolina region.
We promote the creative growth of artists, arts tourism, and a showcase of North Carolina-based visual arts. LCFA is currently seeking space to open a fine art gallery in Sanford, NC.
Family Reading Partners is a research-informed program where trained early literacy mentors model reading and conversational techniques for parents that nurture brain development, language acquisition, and the social/emotional health of their children during the critical growth years from birth to five years. We encourage daily book sharing by providing high quality children’s books for families to read and keep at home with the goal that the children are “ready-to-read” when they enter kindergarten.