Samaritans Purse

Charity Organization

North Wilkesboro, NC

Samaritan’s Purse provides international crisis response, U.S. disaster relief, and medical aid through a 501(c)(3) charity founded in 1970.

  • donations supporting international disaster relief
  • U.S. hurricane, flood, and storm recovery
  • medical aid in crisis regions

Emergency available

Ebenezer's Sales Store

Charity Organization

North Wilkesboro, NC

Ebenezer's Attic directs all thrift-store profits to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home programs and services, with locations listed in North Wilkesboro, Hudson, and Siler City.

  • Shopping at a thrift store while supporting foster care and residential programs for children
  • Thrift shopping in North Wilkesboro, Hudson, or Siler City

Craig Church Ministries

Charity Organization

Wilkesboro, NC

Craig Church Ministries provides Biblical preaching for churches, revivals, conferences, and special events in the USA and abroad.

  • Churches seeking Biblical preaching
  • Revival events needing a preacher
  • Conferences and special events seeking Christian preaching

Easter Seals Ucp Nc Inc

Charity Organization

Wilkesboro, NC

Easterseals Empower-Beaufort provides disability, mental health, and substance use services through in-person and telehealth programs across North Carolina and Virginia.

  • Children and adults with developmental disabilities
  • Individuals seeking autism and applied behavior analysis services
  • People needing cerebral palsy support

Leatherwood Mountains Poa

Charity Organization

Ferguson, NC

Leatherwood Mountains Poa administers a 2,500-acre gated Blue Ridge equestrian community with maintained roads, trails, and member facilities.

  • Property owners seeking administration within the Leatherwood Mountains community
  • Residents who want access to equestrian and hiking trails
  • Members needing maintained paved roads and snow-weather road clearing

Wilkes County Crime Stoppers

Charity Organization

Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkes County Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous phone tips and encrypted WebTips, with rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to felony arrests or indictments.

  • Anonymous information about a felony offender
  • Submitting crime information without caller ID or recorded conversations
  • Providing online tips through encrypted two-way communication

Yadkin Valley United Fund

Charity Organization

Elkin, NC

Yadkin Valley United Fund keeps donations in Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties and distributes approximately 90% to partner agencies.

  • Donating to programs serving Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties
  • Supporting local partner agencies addressing food, housing, meals, rescue, healthcare, and youth education needs
  • Applying for the David Steelman Scholarship

Fresh Start Farm

Charity Organization

North Wilkesboro, NC

Phases Transitional Housing provides 24/7 transitional housing through Recovery Revolution's peer-led programs serving people affected by substance use in Wilkes County.

  • People needing transitional housing at any time of day
  • Women seeking transitional living connected to addiction recovery support
  • People seeking housing alongside peer support, harm reduction, or outpatient treatment

Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective

Charity Organization

North Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective provides 24/7 naloxone access in North Wilkesboro alongside syringe services, drug checking, testing, and care linkages.

  • people seeking naloxone outside regular business hours
  • people who use drugs seeking nonjudgmental syringe services
  • people needing fentanyl or xylazine testing strips

Charity Organization in nearby counties

FAQ

Which charity keeps donations focused on Wilkes County and nearby communities?

Yadkin Valley United Fund serves Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties and states that 100% of donations support agencies in those counties.

Which Wilkes County organization offers emergency or around-the-clock recovery housing?

Fresh Start Farm provides transitional housing 24/7, including women's transitional living connected to peer support, harm reduction, and outpatient addiction treatment.

Which local charity helps with disaster relief?

Samaritan's Purse operates U.S. disaster-relief and rebuild programs for hurricane, flood, and storm recovery, as well as international crisis-response programs.

Are these organizations registered nonprofits for tax purposes?

Yadkin Valley United Fund and Samaritan's Purse are identified as 501(c)(3) organizations. Donors should keep the charity's receipt and confirm current tax documentation before claiming a deduction.

What should I check before making a designated charity donation?

Review whether the organization serves your intended cause and where funds go. Samaritan's Purse states that designated project gifts support the designated project, with up to 10% used for administrative and fundraising expenses.