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36577
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This nonprofit organization, offering bicycles at affordable prices and the opportunity to learn how to repair and build a bicycle. With bicycle parts donated and business operated by volunteers, Asheville ReCyclery offers more than relatively affordable transportation to school or work. It means helping others improve their lives while contributing to a sense of community.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 9, September 2015,
p118-119
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36580
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Instead of self-treating injured wild animals, Appalachian Wildlife Refuge recommends leaving the creatures in professional care. With a staff consisting of individuals such as licensed rehabilitators, environmental educators, and veterinarians, this nonprofit organization endeavors to open a center in the community offering care for small animals such as reptiles and birds.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 10, October 2015,
p126-127
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36581
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At Asheville Aphasia Group, individuals from this nonprofit organization are a voice in a sense for individuals who have lost the ability to speak or understand language, often because of cranial trauma, stroke, tumor, or infection. A condition long largely unknown to the public, it has gained more attention in recent years through attention drawn to Senator Gabrielle Giffords.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 11, November 2015,
p124-125
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4.Hannah Davis of BANGS Shoes by Figart, Frances The Laurel of Asheville Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2017
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36587
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2017,
p112-113
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37840
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As a part of the national organization, Better Fishing Program for Boys and Girls, children are involved in the summertime fishing program. It is a nonprofit organization for the sole purpose of exposing kids to the recreational activity of fishing.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 9, Sept 1950,
p20-21, il
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38158
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Each summer the Town of Wilson hold a fishing rodeo under the sponsorship of Better Fishing Inc., with prizes going to the kids that catch fish of a certain size.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1951,
p12-13
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38177
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The golden years, traditionally a time to engage in activities like traveling, is increasingly being defined by today’s elderly by volunteering in nonprofit agencies like ourBRIDGE. Through this volunteer opportunity, a bridge has been built between two gaps. One is elderly needing to make the most of their golden years and children of immigrants and refugees needing afterschool and summer programs. The second is the senior citizen population at Aldersgate, a retirement community in east Charlotte and the nearby immigrant population.
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38185
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The linear park, initiated by the Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan, currently covers 47 miles of trails and wildlife habitat. Motives to stretch mileage to 95 miles by 2030 include younger workforce segments wanting connectivity and businesses wanting to build around the greenway. Incentives include a positive impact on individuals’ health and the metro’s economic health. Statistics attesting the impact already made include a 600% population growth since 1998 and 5.1 million square feet of office space planned or under construction in central Charlotte.
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Greenways--North Carolina ; Greenways; Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan; Urban development; Trails; Charlotte--Recreation; Charlotte--Development; Sugar Creek--Charlotte; Greenways for Mecklenburg; Nonprofit organizations; Fundraising; Wildlife parks--North Carolina ; Linear parks--North Carolina
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38191
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The hole in the bucket analogy alludes to the dearth of black male public school teachers and negative impact this has on black male students. Helping to attract more black males to teaching and giving them the ability to be positive role models is Profound Gentlemen, founded in 2014 by Jason Terrell and Mario Shaw. This nonprofit helps current and would-be teachers to have the resources, training, and support network needed to enter and stay in the profession.
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African Americans--Education; Public education; Role models; Nonprofit organizations; Profound Gentlemen; Teachers--Training of; African Americans; African Americans--public education ; Public education teachers--African Americans; Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system ; SEED20; Social Venture Partners; Queen City Forward (Charlotte); Charlotte--Economic conditions
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38237
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Cannon Mills’ company identity became associated with Cabarrus County and Concord. Today, its image reflects non-profit rather than profit based pursuits. Descendants of its founders are investing in higher education institutions across the state like Brevard College and local charities like Cabarrus Red Cross. The family’s hometown, touted as the 11th fastest growing city in North Carolina, shows economic promise in historic buildings such as the renovated Hotel Concord, slated to contain forty apartments and five commercial spaces.
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38246
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The former owner of one of the nation’s largest Oriental rug distributorships proves success is measured in more than revenue. Proceeds from Zaki Khalifa’s business donated to Akhuwat will partly fulfill his mission: to help Pakistani children have a better quality life. The other part of his mission involves a new career path: teaching Pakistani children at Akhuwat schools.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 10, October 2018,
p22, 24
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38304
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Service clubs had the task of drawing communities together in the years before social media networks. How service clubs like the Optimists and Sherrills Fords Lions Club maintain their place in their respective communities is through charitable endeavors. Profiled was North Carolina Lions’ funding Camp Dogwood and Optimists’ fundraising research related to cures for childhood cancer.
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Service clubs; Service clubs--North Carolina--Optimists ; Service clubs--North Carolina--Sherrills Fords Lions Club; Nonprofit organizations; Camp Dogwood (Lake Norman); Lake Norman; Recreational facilities--North Carolina--Catawba County--Lake Norman; Service clubs--North Carolina--Sherrills Ford--North Carolina Lions; Freemasons--History; Optimist Club; Service organizations
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39486
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Military veterans have non-profits like Charlotte Bridge Home, Patriots Path, or Purple Heart Homes to ease their transitioning into civilian life. Involved with the transition are services ranging from housing assistance to new job skills building, from GI Bill information to teaching professional networking skills. Nonprofits that cater to veterans and their families, before and after veterans’ military service, include USO of North Carolina-Charlotte Center, which provide services such as spousal support and care for wounded warriors.
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Military service; Veterans--Employment; Veterans Issues; Veterans--educational opportunities ; GI Bill; Veterans--spousal support networks; Charlotte Bridge Home; Patriots Path; Habitat for Humanity; Nonprofit organizations; Purple Heart Homes; Networking; Volunteerism; Social perception--military veterans; Veterans--social support networks
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39588
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This urban revival project, initiated by Myers Park Presbyterian Church, sought to offer families in Charlotte’s Grier Heights better housing. Constructed by the church’s nonprofit CrossRoads, it consists of 35 mixed income housing sold to individuals making 80% of area median income. Other endeavors undertaken by CrossRoads to improve the surrounding area include after-school programs and continuing education opportunities.
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39762
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MANNA FoodBank services over a dozen North Carolina counties, distributes food to over 200 organizations, and feeds more than 100,000 people each year. Making this non-profit’s vast difference possible include volunteers from The Community Table in Sylva and food from donors such as Henderson County’s Flavor 1st Growers and Packers.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 11, November 2016,
p16-17
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