Mission: We build environmentally just, resilient, and beautiful outdoor spaces in cooperation with Durham communities. At Keep Durham Beautiful, our vision is that everyone in Durham has access to clean, green and beautiful outdoor spaces. That’s why we listen and take action every day to learn about our community’s environmental needs. While it is daunting […]

Mission: Books for every child. Support for every parent. Literacy for every community. Book Harvest is internationally recognized for its work to transform children’s literacy. Since 2011, Book Harvest has provided over 2.4 million books to families in North Carolina, ensuring that parents have the tools and power to ignite and strengthen their children’s literacy. […]

​Josh’s Hope was co-founded by Steve and Julie Jarrell Bailey in 2010 following the 2008 murder of their son, Josh, who lived with lifelong mental health issues and learning disabilities. Josh was adopted by the Baileys in 1996 at the age of 8 and lost his Medicaid benefits on his 18th birthday, leaving him unable […]

Senior PharmAssist promotes healthier living for older adults in Durham by helping them obtain and better manage needed medications and by providing tailored health education, Medicare insurance counseling, community referrals, and advocacy. Senior PharmAssist is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been providing services to older adults in Durham since 1994. Senior PharmAssist serves Durham […]

Urban Ministries of Durham is the primary point of connection for those who are homeless, hungry, or in need in Durham. With the help of nearly 4,000 volunteers, countless donations from the community, and dedicated staff, we serve some 6,000 people each year who come seeking food, shelter, clothing, and supportive services. We are the primary public homeless […]

Vets To Vets United, Inc. (Veterinarians to Veterans United) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to unite veterans and dogs for a common goal: improving and saving lives. By pairing veterans with dogs, we seek to: Significantly improve a veteran’s life by providing companionship and/or help with a mental or physical disability. Save the life of […]