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Over the next three weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite local nonprofits and businesses that are working to make our communities better in every way throughout these uncertain times. Click here to view Part 1 and Part 2.
EAST FORK POTTERY Asheville, NC An artisanal pottery company dedicated to using regional materials to bring their classic, sturdy designs to life, East Fork Pottery has donated tirelessly to the Asheville community, supporting healthcare workers throughout the coronavirus pandemic and also working on behalf of racial justice. Browse their offerings online and enter to win a different free pot every month!
MYSTIC FARM & DISTILLERY Durham, NC The good folks at Mystic Farm & Distillery, a gin and bourbon manufacturer, have been cranking out their own Mystic hand sanitizer, made with the World Health Organization’s recipe authorized by FDA/TTB to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Eager to assist healthcare facilities and first responders, they are taking special requests via their website.
NRV DIAPER PANTRY Blacksburg, VA One of the ways you can help the tiniest members of our community (and their parents!) is to donate infant and adult diapers, pull-ups, and wipes to the NRV Diaper Pantry. These goods are provided free of charge to those in need, especially families hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis.
PALE FIRE HELPS Harrisonburg, VA As if we needed another reason to love local craft beer, Harrisonburg’s Pale Fire Brewing Company created the Pale Fire Helps pop up food bank to provide food to restaurant industry workers during cutbacks due to COVID-19. Drop off your shelf-stable food donations (including pet food!) at the Pale Fire tap room and grab some suds to go while you’re there.
PATRIOT MILITARY FAMILY FOUNDATION Mooresville, NC With events throughout the year, the Patriot Military Family Foundation works tirelessly to assist veterans and their families, especially those affected by PTSD and other disabilities. Donate today to support our servicemen and women, or volunteer at one of the foundation’s fundraisers.
SCARLET ROPE PROJECT Jackson, TNScarlet Rope Project aims to provide a way out and a way up for victims of sex trafficking, serving women in the Jackson area. The annual Crawfest supports the work of Scarlet Rope with music, entertainment, and, of course, fresh crawfish! You can also help by taking advantage of their many donation and volunteer opportunities.
SHE ROCKS Wilmington, NC With the mission of expanding awareness of ovarian cancer, supporting ovarian cancer research, and assisting patients in the Wilmington and Triad areas of North Carolina, She ROCKS (Research Ovarian Cancer Knowledge Support) has been uplifting women since 2014. Donations fund research into early detection, a key factor in surviving ovarian cancer.
TOTAL ACTION FOR PROGRESS Roanoke, VA By helping provide short-term essentials while educating and advocating for long-term change, Total Action for Progress works to alleviate poverty and break the cycle of hopelessness for communities in the Roanoke and Western Virginia region. TAP accepts donations of books, automobiles, and volunteer time in addition to monetary support.
VIRGINIA LITERACY FOUNDATION Richmond, VA Recognizing the need to assist Virginians left behind by illiteracy, the Virginia Literacy Foundation has been supporting volunteer programs to teach reading skills to educationally disadvantaged adults and families throughout the state since 1986.
We encourage you to look online to find more causes to support in your city or region. #NestLocalLove
We shared this article with you in our Fall/Winter 2020 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here. Photos courtesy of organizations.
Written by Jasmine Bible on December 16, 2020 Posted in Asheville, Charlottesville, Fall/Winer 2020, Fredericksburg, Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana, Greensboro, Jackson, Lake Norman, Morganton, NEST Magazine, Richmond, Roanoke, Shenandoah Valley, Wilmington Tags: Center for Nonprofit Excellence, community involvement, give boldly, local love, nonprofits, Philanthropy Comments closed
