Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

Ronald McDonald House of Durham & Wake provides family lodging and hospital respite, with 113 bedrooms supporting children treated at Duke, UNC, and WakeMed.

  • Families needing lodging near a seriously ill child receiving care
  • Families seeking hospital respite support
  • Individuals or groups providing meals, care kits, pantry supplies, or donations

International Society On Thrombosis & Hemostasis

Charity Organization

Carrboro, NC

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis offers membership, Scientific and Standardization Committee research grants, and coagulation standards.

  • thrombosis and haemostasis professionals seeking membership
  • researchers seeking Scientific and Standardization Committee grants
  • users seeking coagulation standards and reference tools

Kenan Institute Of Private Enterprise

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise combines UNC Kenan-Flagler research with economic forecasting and two-year small-business consulting through NCGrowth SmartUp.

  • organizations needing economic growth, employment or affordability forecasts
  • businesses seeking research-informed strategy or policy insight
  • small businesses eligible for NCGrowth SmartUp consulting

Caramore Community

Charity Organization

Carrboro, NC

Caramore Community, founded in 1974, combines vocational rehabilitation, transitional housing, and peer support without requiring insurance.

  • Adults with severe and persistent mental illness seeking employment support
  • People needing transitional housing while developing independent-living skills
  • Individuals seeking peer support for mental illness or substance use recovery

Chapel Hill Service League

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill Service League, founded in 1939, supports women and children through Christmas House and Cinderella's Closet projects.

  • Supporting holiday assistance for local children
  • Donating prom or formal dresses to high school students
  • Volunteering with women- and children-focused community projects

Community Empowerment Fund - Chapel Hill

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

Community Empowerment Fund supports hundreds of Members annually with employment, housing, and finance goals through person-centered support, advocacy, and financial services.

  • people seeking support with employment, housing, or financial goals
  • first-time homebuyer assistance when the program resumes
  • people seeking services addressing systemic racial wealth disparities

Joshs Hope

Charity Organization

Hillsborough, NC

Josh's Hope Foundation supports young adults ages 18–35 with mental health challenges through personal support and on-the-job training.

  • Young adults ages 18 to 35 with mental health challenges
  • People seeking carpentry or welding-based skill development
  • Young adults transitioning toward independent living

Miraclefeet

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

MiracleFeet supports Ponseti clubfoot treatment through local providers in 38 countries, with treatment costing $500 on average.

  • Donors seeking to fund clubfoot treatment for children in low- and middle-income countries
  • Support for children needing Ponseti Method treatment
  • Donations toward clubfoot braces and treatment supplies

NC PIRG

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

NC PIRG advocates for North Carolina consumers through right-to-repair campaigns and PFAS clean-water research.

  • North Carolina residents seeking right-to-repair legislative reform
  • Consumers concerned about access to device repair information and spare parts
  • People seeking public-interest research on PFAS and clean water

Prevention Partners

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

Prevention Partners, founded in 1998, provides evidence-based workplace, school, hospital, and clinic health programs with measurable policy and environmental outcomes.

  • Employers seeking organization-wide tobacco, nutrition, physical activity, and wellness policy improvements
  • Schools and districts developing nutrition, physical activity, and health education policies
  • Hospitals and clinics integrating tobacco cessation into policies and practices

Skjaja Fund

Charity Organization

Carrboro, NC

SKJAJA Fund provides Orange County K–12 students with scholarships for music, sports, arts, camps, tutoring, and other enrichment activities.

  • Orange County, North Carolina K–12 students needing financial assistance for extracurricular activities
  • Students affiliated with SKJAJA partner organizations
  • Students seeking band or orchestra instruments through PLAY It Forward

Tara Thananetapon

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

Tara Thananetapon provides an online fundraising campaign hosted on GoFundMe, with guided setup and secure fund receipt.

  • Making an online donation through the Tara Thananetapon GoFundMe campaign

Unc Health Foundation

Charity Organization

Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Health Foundation channels gifts to UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine for patient care, research, education, and workforce support across North Carolina.

  • Donors supporting cancer care and research
  • Donors supporting children's health
  • Donors interested in neuroscience and aging brain research

Moorefields Foundation

Charity Organization

Hillsborough, NC

Moorefields Foundation connects art, nature, and history and hosts an annual bluegrass festival at Historic Moorefields with five bands and food trucks.

  • Attending bluegrass festivals
  • Arts, nature, and history experiences
  • Community cultural programming

Charity Organization in nearby counties

FAQ

Do these charities charge for services?

Public pricing is not listed for most programs. Caramore Community states that insurance is not required for its transitional program.

Which Orange County charity helps with housing, employment, or financial goals?

Community Empowerment Fund focuses on employment, housing, and financial goals, including first-time homebuyer support when that program resumes.

How quickly can I receive help?

The available information does not give standard response times or application turnaround. Contact the organization directly to ask about current openings and eligibility.

Are these organizations for emergency assistance?

They are not described as 24-hour emergency providers. Caramore specifically excludes emergency psychiatric treatment, and Chapel Hill Service League excludes emergency assistance.