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Participating Nonprofits

The nonprofits listed below have agreed to participate in the 2010 Human Race. You should contact these nonprofits directly if you would like to walk/fundraise for or donate to their organization. See the “Walkers and Fundraisers” page for more information about walking and fundraising for a nonprofit. If you represent a nonprofit that would like to actively participate in The Human Race, go to the “For Nonprofits” page.

Adult Center for Enrichment; Cindy Westmoreland; (336) 274-3559; cwestmoreland@acecare.org; www.acecare.org; Mission: To enrich the lives of frail and impaired adults, their families, and the community through specialized adult day services, respite care, education, and supper.

The Arc of Greensboro; Lindsey Sanders; (336) 373-1076; lsanders@arcg.org; www.arcg.org; Mission: The Arc of Greensboro is committed to identifying and securing life-long opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Arc of High Point; Teresa McKeon; (336) 883-0650; tmckeon@arc-of-hp.com; www.arc-of-hp.com; Mission: The Arc of High Point supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in having the life that they choose.

Bell House Inc.; Carrie Cummings; (336) 621-0938; carrie@bellhouseinc.org; www.bellhouseinc.org; Mission: to advance the independence and provide a safe and happy environment for adults with physical disabilities.

Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro, Inc.; Marina A. Skinner; (336)230-2138; mskinner@blackchilddevelopment.org; www.blackchilddevelopment.org; Mission: Our mission is to improve and protect the quality of life of children, youth, and families in the greater Greensboro community

Bridgeway Behavioral Health; Brook Price; (336) 845-4004; bprice@bridgewaybh.com; www.bridgewaybh.com; Mission: Bridgeway Behavioral Health’s mission is to improve the mental, spiritual, and physical health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Caroline’s Promise; Jennifer Barnes; (336) 933-9046; jennifer.barnes@mosescone.com; www.carolinespromise.net; Mission: to educate the community abut the needs of orphans, to provide financial assistance to NC adoptive couples and minister to orphans worldwide.

Community Changers; Michelle Patterson; (336)790-6659; justirie50@hotmail.com; Mission: to empower and enrich the next generation of leaders through activism, mentorship, and partnership.

Court Watch of North Carolina; Jennifer Criscuola; (336) 275-2346; courtwatchnc@bellsouth.net; www.courtwatchnc.net; Mission: Helping children and their families who need assistance from the courts and working to improve the NC judicial system.

Deez Doors Inc.; DeReath Mahatha; (336) 379-8965; dereathm@aol.com; Mission: to educate and provide empowerment training tools and resources for women in crisis in our community.

Dudley High School PTSA; T. Harry Waddell; (336) 456-9386; thwaddell22@aol.com; Mission: to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts that will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

*Family Service of the Piedmont, Inc.; Fran Janas; (336) 387-6161; fjanas@familyservice-piedmont.org; www.safeandhealthyfamilies.com; Mission: Family Service of the Piedmont empowers individuals and families to restore hope, achieve stability, and thrive through quality support services, advocacy, and education.

Feral Cat Assistance Program, Inc.; Pat Noll; (336) 378-0878; pnoll@hpruts.com; www.feralcatassistance.org; Mission: Feral Cat Assistance Program, Inc. is a volunteer non-profit feral cat advocacy organization that supports non-lethal population control of feral and stray cats through a well managed trap-neuter-return program as well as the adoption of re-socialized feral cats and their offspring.

Food Assistance, Inc; Jenny Stilley; (336)988-8899; jstilley@gmail.com; www.foodassistancenc.com; Mission: Food Assistance- Groceries on Wheels offers food, friendship, and hope to improve health and wellness to low-income seniors in Guilford County.

Freedom House; Michele Moyer; (336) 286-7622; wayneandmichele@hotmail.com; www.helpfreedomhouse.org; Mission: to support families who are struggling with addiction by providing mothers and their children within a loving, Christian family environment.

Gateway Education Center PTA; Phyliss Page; (336) 375-2575; pagep@gcsnc.com http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=6989;

Girl Scout Troop 41590; Colleen Watson; (336)547-9184; colleenccwatson@aol.com; Mission: Where girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together; through many enriching experiences as they grow courageous and strong.

Glenwood Library ESOL Program; Mari Noquchi; (336) 297-5000; mari.noguchi@greensboro-nc.gov; www.greensborolibrary.org; Mission: the Mission of the Glenwood Library ESOL Program is to break down cultural barriers by learning, teaching, sharing, communicating, and having fun.

Goodwill Industries; Tammy Friedeck; (336) 275-9801; tfriedeck@triadgoodwill.org; www.triadgoodwill.org; Mission: Goodwill Industries promotes the value of work through the provision of work opportunities for people with special employment needs.

Greensboro Alumnae Delta Cultural Enrichment Center, Inc.; Geraldine Warren; (336) 697-5628; gwarren6@triad.rr.com; Mission: to encourage high cultural intellectual and moral standards; to engage in public service programs and to promote scholarship which might significantly improve the quality of life for individuals in our community.

Greensboro Ballet; Becky Turner; (336) 333-7480; becky@greensboroballet.org; www.greensboroballet.org; Mission: to establish and maintain a national ballet school for the community.

Greensboro Children’s Museum; Theresa Spencer; (336) 574-2898; members@gcmuseum.com; www.gcmuseum.com; Mission: the Greensboro Children’s Museum provides children with an interactive, educational learning experience that will enhance their daily lives and open their hearts and minds to an understanding of the world in which they live.

Greensboro Jaycees; Kim Ortega; (336)379-1570; kortega@triad.rr.com; www.jaycee.org; Mission: leadership development through community service.

Greensboro Links, Inc.; Crystal Cody-Connor/Kathryn Irvin; (336)643-4222; cconnor@ncat.edu; Mission: to give services through the organizations four program facts: services to youth, national trends and services, international trends and services, and the arts.

Greensboro Ruff Ryders Charity; Tee Thompson; (336) 327-4525; gsoruffryders@officeliveusers.com; www.gsoruffryders.giving.officelive.com; Mission: to build and edify the community and to enhance overall public safety for motorcyclists.

Greensboro Urban Ministry; Jamie Bryant; (336) 271-5959; bryant@guministry.org; www.greensborourbanministry.org; Mission: to express the love of God to people in need through practical action in the greater Greensboro area.

Guilford County Animal Shelter; Randy Mayo; (336)297-5020; randy@guilfordcountyanimalshelter.com; www.adoptshelterpets.org; Mission: to maintain a professional, caring and team oriented operation dedicated to providing service and preventing/eliminating the abuse and suffering of animals.

Guilford County Homeownership Center; Barbara Shyloski; (336)553-0946; barbara.shyloski@ubs.com; www.gchcnc.org; Mission: provide individuals and families knowledge of asset accumulation for wealth building through vehicles such as financial literacy, homeownership, educational achievement and entrepreneurship.

The Guilford Green Foundation; Barbara Shyloski; (336)790-8419; barbara.shyloski@ubs.com; Mission: Guilford Green Foundation courageously seeks to unite community by fostering organizations which advance LGBT persons and issues. Our Mission is to promote diversity and inclusiveness by raising and distributing funds to LGBT organizations for their programs. Guilford Green Foundation also supports an endowment to sustain funding for these efforts.

HandyCapable Network; Meredith Chandler; (336)209-7360; chandlm2@gcsnc.com; www.handycapable.org; Mission: to promote self-sufficiency and enrich the lives of people with disabilities, or people who are economically or socially challenged. HandyCapable will provide training in and access to computer technology.

Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome; Karen Tillman; (336) 954-3604; ktillman1@triad.rr.com; www.hpsnetwork.org; Mission: to gather and provide information, to promote awareness and research and to provide support to our members.

HORSEPOWER; Jessica Holliday; (336) 931-1424; volunteer@horsepower.org; www.horsepower.org; Mission: to enhance the welfare of individuals with disabilities through the use of horses.

Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro; Linda Ann Fitts; (336) 621-2500; LFitts@hospicegso.org; www.hospicegso.org; Mission: Hospice and Pallative Care of Greensboro enhances the quality of life by providing expert interdisciplinary care, consultation, support and education for those affected by serious illness, death, or grief.

Hospice of the Piedmont; Kimberly Hines; (336) 889-8446; khines@hospice-careconnection.org; www.hospice-careconnection.org; Mission: To provide comfort and care to patients and families dealing with a life-limiting illness with optimum professional medical, emotional, and spiritual support.

*Housing Greensboro, Inc.; Jennifer Limbaugh; (336)232-0142; jlimbaugh@hhgg.org; www.housinggreensboro.org; Mission: To provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to low-income households working towards the elimination of substandard housing restoring dignity and hope to families in Greensboro.

HPHA - Low Income Housing Opportunities (LIHO); Chalmagne Witherspoon; (336)878-2323; cwitherspoon@hpha.net; www.hpha.net; Mission: To raise funds for the purchase of school supplies and bookbags for students in Section 8 or Public Housing.

Interactive Resource Center; Johnette Walser; (336)332-0824; jcwalser@uncg.edu; www.gsodaycenter.org; Mission: The IRC is a day center serving the homeless and near homeless in Guilford County.

JoEsther’s House Ministry; Linwood Blanchard; (336) 375-9374; molisgeo@yahoo.com; www.joesthershouse.org; Mission: JoEsther’s House is a safe haven for children whose parents are incarcerated. The purpose is to provide services that will help overcome the trepidation through Christian nurturing, building self-worth and self-esteem, and fostering parent/child relationships while incarcerated.

Kids Voting-Guilford; Diane Lowe; (336)373-8771; diane@kidsvotingguilford.org; www.kidsvotingguilford.org; Mission: Kids Voting-Guilford strives to prepare young people to be educated, engaged voters in order to secure the future of our democracy.

Kopper Top Life Learning Center; Aaron Saunders; (336) 565-9723; aaronsaunders@mosescone.com; www.koppertop.org; Mission: To provide recreational therapy and education services to people with and without disabilities through the use of animals to empower and enhance their quality of life.

*Lady Sertoma Club; Beatrice Barrow; (336)274-2826; brbwb1938@aol.com; Mission: service to speech and hearing impaired; mankind.

Lifespan, Inc.; Michelle Davis; (336) 601-3919; mdavis@lifespanservices.org; www.lifespanservices.org; Mission: LifeSpan transforms the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment programs that promote inclusion, choice, family supports, and other best practices.

Love Links Foster Placement and Adoption Agency; Joy Haithcock; (336)431-6678; love4kids@northstate.net; www.love4kids.net; Mission: to recruit, train, and enlist Christian foster parents and place foster/adoptive children in these foster homes.

Manasseh Baptist Church; Kaye Dollard; (336) 235-0859; dollardkaye@yahoo.com; www.manassehbaptist.org; Mission: to empower the whole person through Christian beliefs and active ministry.

Mary’s House; Tamara Staton; (336)275-0820; maryhousegso@aol.com; www.maryhouse.org; Mission: to create opportunities for learning and healing which empower women and preserve families caught in the culture of addiction.

McIver Education Center PTA; Coleen Watson; Watsonc4@gcsnc.org; http://schoolcenter.gcsnc.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=7038; Mission: To prepare exceptional students to transition from school to the workplace and the community with dignity, humanity and purpose.

Mental Health Association in Greensboro; Rhonda Outlaw; (336)-373-1402; routlaw@mhag.org; www.mhag.org; Mission: We provide leadership in identifying and addressing mental health needs in Greensboro and serve as an advocate for the mentally ill.

Montlieu PTA; Lessley Mader; (336) 819-2910; mader1@gcsnc.com

National Alliance for Mental Illness - Guilford; Jan Kretlow; jankretlow1971@gmail.com; www.senicview@aol.com; http://nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=323; Mission: To promote recovery and optimize the quality of life of those living with mental illness by providing education, advocacy and support for these individuals,their families, and others living in Guilford County.

National Organization of Vascular Anomalies; Kay Mack; (419)-957-4559; ckdl@lexcominc.net; www.novanews.org; Mission: to serve as an educational resource for families affected by henamgiona and other malformations.

NC Dream Center; Rosalyn Wilson; (336) 333.2697; Rwilson@ncdreamcenter.org; Mission: to equip individuals with the tools needed to become productive parts of society. We are committed to restoring the lives of the broken hearted.

NC Right to Life, Inc. Education Fund; Janniffer Harman; (336) 274-5433; ncrtl@aol.com; www.ncrtl.org; Mission: to educate people about the sanctity of of all innocent human life.

NCCJ; Meghan Willis; (336) 272-0359; programs@ncjtriad.org; http://nccjtriad.org; Mission: to build a community free of bias, bigotry, and racism through understanding and respect by creating inclusive, respectful, and just communities.

*New Bethel Baptist Church; Barbara McInnis; (336)887-1061; www.nbbchp.com; Mission: to empower, encourage, and educate youth in our community. We are a bible teaching mission.

Operation Homework; Crystal Johnston; (336) 388-3384; crystal.johnston@osmbc.org; www.operationhomework.com; Mission: Operation Homework is a non-profit (501-c3) after school tutoring and mentoring program for under served youth, k-12th grade.

Page High School Band Boosters; Jennifer Flaherty; (336) 370-8200; fflah@triad.rr.com; Mission: to help Page High School band students and the band director be the best that they can be.

Piedmont Wildlife Rehab; Melissa Coe; (336)273-6832; mlsscoe@aol.com; piedmontwildliferehab.org

*Planned Parenthood health Systems (Teens Taking Action Program); Mary Connor-Hill; (336)373-0678; mary.connor@pphsinc.org; www.pphsinc.org; Mission: to provide reproductive health care and medically accurate education.

Reading Connections Inc.; Rhiannon Kelly; (336) 230-2223; rkelly@readingconnections.org; www.readingconnections.org; Mission: Reading Connections is an adult literacy agency that provides free and confidential services that help improve basic literacy skills among new adult readers.

Rejuvenated Women’s Foundation; Tonya Thompson; (336) 254-2210; tonyat@tonyathompsonministries.org; www.tonyathompsonministries.org; Mission: to help battered women start over in a safe environment.

RHA Howell’s Inc.; Stephanie Thornburg; (336) 273-6105; sthornburg@rhanet.org; www.rhahowell.org; Mission: opening the world for people with disabilities and in turn, enriching the lives of everyone they touch.

S.T.A.R.S. Striving to Achieve Real Success; Joyce Fultz; (336) 275-0783; starsnco6@bellsouth.net; www.starsnc.org; Mission: to help formerly fostered individuals achieve self-actualization through the acquisition of vocational training and post-secondary education.

Sebastian Medical Museum; Suriya Mosley; (336)271-3777; suriyamosley@aol.com; www.sebastianmedicalmuseum.org; Mission: to inspire, educate, energize, encourage, and equip the youth to accept the challenges to pursue a medical career.

Senior Resources of Guilford; James Joyce; (336)373-4816; volcoordinator@senior-resources-guilford. org; www.senior-resources-guilford.org; Mission: to promote the independent living of older adults in Guilford County through advocacy and supportive services.

The Servant Center; Fred Darby; (336) 275-8585; airplane1938@yahoo.com; www.theservantcenter.org; Mission: To provide comprehensive social services to low-income elderly and disabled through area hospitals and the Grocery Assistance Program, as well as transitional and permanent housing, case management, spiritual support and hospice services through Servant House and Glenwood Housing.

Shepherd’s Center; Pat Magnuson; (336) 378-0766; lia_shepctrg@bellsouth.net; www.shepctrg.org; Mission: older adults helping older adults pursue independent and active lifestyles of quality enriched and supported by service learning activities in caring fellowship.

SPCA of the Triad; Sharon Knight; (336)375-3222; saknight@bellsouth.net; www.triadspca.org; Mission: to provide care and protection for animals in need of help; to find loving forever homes for all animals in our care, to provide education about responsible pet ownership, and to assist with agressive spay/neutering programs.

Successfully Overcoming The Odds; Dana Lowe; (336)272-1520; dlowe@sotoprogram.org; www.sotoprogram.org; Mission: We believe strongly in serving with a purpose. By providing youth with consistent caring and mentors they will learn life skills and develop core values.

Ten Thousand Villages of Greensboro; Cathy Hamilton; (336)275-1204; cathyhhamilton@gmail.com; www.greensboro.tenthousandvillages.com; Mission: TTV provides fair, vital income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Ten Thousand Villages works with articans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed.

*Transportation Advocacy Center; Claire Holmes; (336)987-4649; claireh3@aol.com; www.transportationadvocacycenter.org; Mission: Assisting people iwht disabilities in transportation access.

Triad Health Project; Krissy Singleton; (336)275-1654; ksingleton@triadhealthproject.com; www.triadhealthproject.com; Mission: ti provide emotional and practical support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS to their loved ones and to those at risk for HIV/AIDS.

Tristan’s Quest; Addy Jeffrey; (336)547-7460; addyjeffrey@gmail.com; www.tristansquest.com; Mission: dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adolecents with behavioral/emotional challenges and their families through public and professional education, family support, and direct services.

Volunteer in your Community Inc.; Tinece Holman; (336) 669-7667; volunteergreensboro@gmail.com; www.volunteergso.wordpress.com; Mission: we enhance the lives of impoverished people. We empower people with knowledge, tools, and resources that help avoid poverty.

Walter Latham Foundation; Yulonda Smith; (336)545-8062; foundation@lathamentertainment.com; www.lathamentertainment.com/foundation; Mission: to empower, encourage, and educate children and young adults through scholarships and community outreach.

WOMEN INC.; Barbara Hawley; (336)-218-8369; womeninc3@bellsouth.net; Mission: to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STD’s.

World Vision International Christian Center; Janice Miles; (336)574-0202; jaru530@yahoo.com; www.worldvisioncc.org; Mission: to know Jesus and make Him known.

Yadkin Riverkeeper; Christine Frost; (336) 293-8105; christine@yadkinriverkeeper.org; www.yadkinriverkeeper.org; Mission: to protect the Yadkin/PeeDee River Basin through advocacy, action, and education.

Non-Participating Nonprofits
The nonprofits listed below are not actively participating in The Human Race, but individuals can fundraise for or donate to these organizations through The Human Race. If you would like to walk or fundraise for one of the nonprofits below, please contact The Volunteer Center. You can make a cash or check donation to one of these nonprofits at The Volunteer Center, The Human Race, or by mailing it to our office. Contact Information: The Volunteer Center, 1500 Yanceyville St, Greensboro, NC 27405; (336) 373-1633; humanrace@volunteergso.org. For more information about fundraising and walking for a nonprofit through The Human Race, see the “For Fundraisers and Walkers” page.

Brenner Children’s Hospital; www.brennerchildrens.org; Mission: providing cutting edge, compassionate care for children.

Carolina Donor Services; www.carolinadonorservices.org; Mission: dedicated to maximizing the passing of the heroic gift of life from one human being to another through organ and tissue donation.

Children’s Home Society; www.chsnc.org; Mission: to promote the right of every child to a permanent, safe and loving home.

First Candle; www.firstcandle.org; Mission: Elimination of SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome).

For Jake’s Sake; www.forjakessake.org; Mission: Provide ability for autistic kids in MA to access effective therapies they otherwise could not afford.

Global Giving Foundation; www.globalgiving.org; Mission: unleash the potential of people around the world to make positive change happen by building an efficient, open, thriving marketplace that connects people who have community and world-changing ideas with people who can support them.

Greater Piedmont Teen Challenge; www.gpteenchallenge.com; Mission: to introduce hope and healing to individuals with life-controlling problems through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Grimsley High School PTSA; Mission: Guilford County Council of PTA’s is committed to uniting home, school, and community groups to advocate for quality education for all youth of Guilford County.

Holmes Grove United Methodist Church; www.umc.org; Mission: providing spiritual education and enrichment to youth and their families throughout the year.

Hope For Haiti; www.hopeforhaiti.com; Mission: to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, through education, nutrition, and healthcare.

Humane Society of Alamance County; www.hsaconline.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western N.C.; www.ncwish.org

Operation Smile; www.operationsmile.org; Mission: To repair childhood facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.

Ronald McDonald House of Durham; www.ronaldhouse.durham.org; Mission: we allow families to focus on the health and well being of their critically ill children by keeping families together in need of a community of hope, comfort, and empathy.

Save the children; www.savethechildren.org; Mission: creating lasting change in the lives of children in emergencies and crisis throughout the U.S. and in the developing world.

U.S. Fund for UNICEF; www.unicefusa.org; Mission: helping children fight diseases including AIDs, malaria, malnourishment, etc.

Women’s Resource Center; www.womenscenter.org; Mission: to promote self-reliance of women by accessing needs, providing services, and acting as a gateway to community resources. In seeking solutions for unmet needs, the WEC provides strategic leadership through collaboration and partnerships within the community.

Youth Focus Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters; www.bbbsyf.org; Mission: to match choldren with positive adult role models.

Can’t find the nonprofit that you would like to support? If yes, go to the “Walkers and Fundraisers” page for more information on how you can walk and fundraise for or donate to your favorite nonprofit.

Direct questions to The Volunteer Center at (336) 373-1633 or humanrace@volunteergso.org.