Established in 1965, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a nonprofit organization that connects people to opportunities to find gainful employment and meaningful work. With more than 25 retail stores and 30 donation sites, Goodwill uses proceeds from the sales of donated goods to fund skills training and employment services offered free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year. Through its retail stores, donation sites, the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, and partnerships with employers and other organizations throughout the region, Goodwill builds pathways for people to uncover their passions, enhance their skillsets, and pursue the life they want to achieve for themselves and their families—creating a brighter future for all.

Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina Inc. (Triad Goodwill) has served central North Carolina since 1963 in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham County. With a simple model of Donate – Shop – Recycle – Train – Work, Triad Goodwill is able to support and continue its mission of improving lives and enriching communities through the power of work, all thanks to the generous support of our donors, shoppers, community and partners.

Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Thompson Child & Family Focus is a human services leader transforming lives through early childhood, family stability, and mental health services. As a solutions-driven organization committed to rewriting narratives for the most vulnerable; Thompson achieves this by providing comprehensive, evidence-based services, and trauma-informed care, for children (ages 0-18) and their families, virtually and in-person. Thompson employs over 300 staff in NC and FL, and is led by President/CEO, Will Jones. To read more about Thompson’s continuum of services online, go to thompsoncff.org, or email [email protected].

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. We teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Girls on the Run International (GOTRI) is the parent organization of more than 200 Girls on the Run councils across the United States and Canada. GOTRI establishes, trains and supports a network of community-level councils with local volunteers. The volunteers serve as role models to the girls through coaching the 10-week, 20 lesson curricula. The curriculum is delivered in these areas through after-school programs, recreation centers and other non-profit settings. Mission: We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Vision: We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

DreamKey Partners is a private, nonprofit real estate development and finance corporation. We are steadfast in our mission to transform lives, communities, and what is possible through affordable housing. We’re dreamers at our core. More than that, we’re dreamers that do. We believe in equity for everyone and what is possible through affordable housing. Our team is working every day to help individuals and families achieve their dreams – to live in safe and affordable homes. It’s the right thing to do. And we have the leadership, experience and know-how to do it well. Over the past 30 years, we’ve endured together as a passionate team of experts in bringing affordable housing to Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and beyond. We’ve made a difference in expanding the availability of affordable homes through significant real estate development, homeownership programs, neighborhood revitalization and community outreach. Our Core Values define us and guide our behavior and decisions: Champions of the Community — we fight for what we believe in. Innovative Pioneers — we raise the bar for ourselves and others. Trusted Collaborators — we invest in long-term relationships. Service-Minded Experts — we have a heart for service and sharing our knowledge. Doers — we get things done.

Founded in 1938, the Charlotte Rescue Mission has a long history of reaching out to the homeless and those battling addictions. Our mission is to minister the Good News of Christianity to individuals caught in the crisis of poverty, hopelessness, or addictions by meeting their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs.

Founded in 1989 by Palmer Trice, M.Div., The Barnabas Center is a nonprofit, nondenominational, Christ-centered counseling, training and teaching ministry. The Barnabas name, which means “son of encouragement,” communicates our desire to encourage people by coming alongside them, entering into their daily struggles and walking with them toward freedom.

Our Mission: United Way of Forsyth County brings the community and its resources together to solve problems that no one organization can address alone Our Vision: ■ EVERY PERSON Thrives Through Education, Financial Stability, and Healthy Lives ■ PARTNERS Deliver Measurable, Aligned, and Sustainable Results ■ DONORS Have Trust and Confidence in Their Investment ■ EMPLOYEES and VOLUNTEERS Are Inspired, Engaged, and Developed

Crisis Control Ministry's mission is to assist people in crisis to meet essential life needs and to become self-sufficient. We believe that food, shelter, and medicine are basic human needs and that we can meet the needs of people in Forsyth County who are in crisis and dealing with unfortunate circumstances. As a trusted resource since 1973, we serve residents of our community and provide over $3 million worth of services annually.

From newborns to adults, Family Services, Inc. (FSI), a part of the Sheppard Pratt Health System, provides high-quality services to foster health and well-being in the home, school and community. Founded in 1908, FSI serves over 17,000 of the most vulnerable residents and operates over 30 programs throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. FSI provides a wide array of programs and services which address Integrated Health and Behavioral Health; Children, Youth and Families; Victim and Domestic Violence and Community Support Services. With a staff of more than 400 who proudly represent over 50 countries and speak 42 languages, FSI continues to be at the forefront in the development, collaboration and delivery of services that meet the needs of our culturally diverse and evolving communities. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. "Like"​ us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyServicesInc Follow us on Twitter: @FamilyServInc We are on Youtube and Pinterest @FamilyServInc

UCCA (Union County Community Action, Inc.) is a private, not-for-profit, organization with over 50 years of success in operating programs and projects to promote self-sufficiency for disadvantaged populations across Union, Anson, and Richmond counties (North Carolina).

Founded in 1967, Greensboro Urban Ministry is an ecumenical outreach agency supported by more than 200 congregations representing Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish faith traditions. Not only does Greensboro Urban Ministry provide crisis intervention and emergency services through the basics of food, shelter, and clothing, but we also help many individuals and families break the cycles of poverty, hunger, addiction, and homelessness. Greensboro Urban Ministry is a place where ending homelessness begins. Urban Ministry is a proud member of Partners Ending Homelessness!