- North Carolina Big Sweep
Nonprofit organization that conducts education for litter-free watersheds and coordinates the North Carolina Big Sweep, an event in which volunteers come together to clean up rivers, lakes, and beaches on the third Saturday in September.
http://www.ncbigsweep.org/
- North Carolina Custom Knife Guild
Dedicated to the promotion and craft of custom knife making. Information on shows, classes and newsletter.
http://www.ncknifeguild.org/
- North Carolina Mothers of Multiples
State wide effort to coordinate Mothers of Twins/Multiples Clubs. Information on activities, list of member clubs and newsletter.
http://www.ncmom.org/
- North Carolina Smart Growth Alliance
Statewide coalition of over 250 private, public and nonprofit organizations and leaders working to promote a smarter pattern of development in NC. Site includes info, links, model policies, tools, and opportunities for citizen involvement.
http://www.ncsmartgrowth.org
- North Carolina TASC Training Institute
Provide statewide training to improve the delivery of services to the state's offender population. Includes calendars, registration, training materials.
http://www.nctasc.net
- Partnership for a Drug-Free North Carolina
State-wide media campaign to reduce the use and abuse of illegal drugs. Features membership details, public service announcements, links and information on drugs.
http://www.drugfreenc.org/
- Pop the Cap!
Advocates the repeal of the cap of 6% alcohol-by-volume for beer.
http://www.popthecap.org/
- Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
Dedicated to prevent child abuse before it happens by developing family-oriented, community-based prevention, awareness, education, and training programs. Parenting tips, signs of abuse, description of services, news and events.
http://www.preventchildabusenc.org/
- Save Our State
Promotes sustainable economic growth in North Carolina, bringing together business people, government officials, civic leaders, and conservationists to find new ways to solve complex environmental problems.
http://www.sosnc.org/
- Southern Environmental Law Center - NC
Environmental organization dedicated to protecting the natural resources of the southeastern United States through direct legal action, policy reform, public education, and partnerships with other groups.
http://www.selcnc.org/
- The Arc of North Carolina
State chapter of organization that advocates for children and adults with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. Information about local chapters, current issues and events, links to helpful sites.
http://www.arcnc.org
- The Samantha Project
Provides dolls to children undergoing chemotherapy or other life-threatening illnesses.
http://www.samanthaproject.org/
- The Warner Foundation
Family foundation that provides grants statewide to make long-term improvements in economic opportunity and race relations.
http://thewarnerfoundation.org
- United Way of North Carolina
Serves the people of the state and member agencies with news, information, a directory and a place for online donations.
http://www.unitedwaync.org/
- Western North Carolina Alliance
Grassroots organization of people who care about the quality of life in towns and countryside. Features platform and history.
http://www.wnca.org/
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