Charity Organization in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Kids Making It

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Kids Making It has served Wilmington youth since 1994 with free afterschool woodworking, transportation, and career-preparation programs.

  • Wilmington teens ages 13–18 seeking free woodworking and life-skills programming
  • Young adults 18 and older seeking hands-on vocational training
  • Schools and nonprofits seeking woodworking outreach programs

Nourish Nc

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Seahec

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Seahec provides continuing professional development and health workforce training across five southeastern North Carolina counties from Wilmington.

  • health professionals seeking nearby continuing education
  • health workforce recruitment, training, and retention programs in southeastern North Carolina
  • health providers in Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, or Pender counties

Wilmington Hammerheads Fc

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington Hammerheads Fc offers youth soccer pathways from U7-U10 Academy programs through U13-U19 ECNL and Classic teams in three cities.

  • Children beginning organized soccer through the U7-U10 Academy
  • U11-U12 players transitioning to 9v9 competition
  • U13-U19 players pursuing ECNL, Classic, high school, or college soccer pathways

Canines For Service

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Canines for Service provides custom-trained, ADI-accredited service dogs at no cost to Veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST, or mobility disabilities.

  • Veterans with service-connected PTSD
  • Veterans with military sexual trauma
  • Veterans with traumatic brain injuries

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc's Wilmington Alumnae Chapter has served New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties since 1940 through scholarships, youth programs, and community initiatives.

  • Academic scholarship opportunities
  • Youth mentoring through Delta GEMS or Delta Academy
  • Community health screenings and resource fairs

Expo 216

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Lump To Laughter

Charity Organization

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Lump to Laughter provides emotional, spiritual, and financial support through Angel Fund, Hope Packages, and Beauty of Hope VIP Day programs.

  • People diagnosed with breast cancer seeking emotional, spiritual, or financial support
  • People diagnosed with ovarian cancer seeking community assistance
  • Donors seeking multiple ways to support cancer assistance programs

Ocean Cure

Charity Organization

Carolina Beach, NC

Ocean Cure provides free beach wheelchair and beach walker rentals in Carolina Beach alongside adaptive surfing for people with disabilities.

  • Beach access for people using wheelchairs or walkers
  • Adaptive surfing for people with spinal cord injuries, PTSD, military-related injuries, or other disabilities
  • Free beach equipment during a Carolina Beach visit

The Oops Foundation

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

The Oops Foundation provides free enrollment and tutor assistance for online high school diploma students through a nationally accredited partner.

  • At-risk youth seeking an alternative path to a high school diploma
  • Students needing flexible online diploma coursework and tutor assistance
  • Youth needing leadership, decision-making, or employability development

Wilmington Downtown

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Downtown Wilmington covers downtown arts and entertainment events while WDI manages a 70-block Municipal Service District with visitor-focused ambassadors.

  • finding multiple downtown arts and entertainment events
  • discovering live music at Live Oak Bank Pavilion
  • finding musicals and performances at Thalian Hall

Working Films

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Working Films funds documentary impact campaigns through Impact Kickstart and trains organizers to use film for social and environmental justice.

  • documentary filmmakers developing audience engagement and impact campaigns
  • environmental justice organizers seeking film-based community organizing tools
  • grassroots groups planning screenings that connect local struggles with broader movements

Coastal BUDS of Southeastern NC

Charity Organization

Wilmington, NC

Coastal BUDS connects southeastern North Carolina families affected by Down syndrome with support meetings, resources, and specialized programs such as Down to Cook.

  • Families seeking Down syndrome support and community connections in southeastern North Carolina
  • Individuals interested in cooking, nutrition, and food-safety life-skills instruction
  • People seeking inclusive community-based reading groups in Leland or Wilmington

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FAQ

Do service dogs from Canines for Service cost qualifying Veterans anything?

No. The organization says qualifying Veterans receive the service dog, training, and travel arrangements at no cost, along with lifelong support.

What free youth programs are available through Kids Making It?

Eligible teens ages 13–18 can attend a free afterschool woodworking program. The organization also offers skilled-trades training, tutoring, career preparation, and young-adult apprenticeships.

What kind of help does Lump to Laughter provide?

It provides emotional, spiritual, and financial support for people diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer through programs including Angel Fund and Hope Packages. It does not provide cancer diagnosis or treatment.

What credentials should I check when comparing charities?

Look for specific registrations or accreditations rather than relying only on descriptions. Canines for Service lists 501(c)(3) registration, Assistance Dogs International accreditation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance accreditation, and a North Carolina Charitable Solicitation License.