Activate Good would like to take this opportunity to shine a light on a handful of our Black-led Community Partners and their dynamic leaders. These executive directors show us every day what it means to be doing the work, and we support them. We encourage you to take a moment to learn more about these organizations, the critical work they do for the Triangle community, and consider volunteering or donating to their causes. (Please note, this is not a comprehensive list; we may add additional partners.)
Art Intimacy
Led by Sade Richardson
www.artintimacy.org
Art Intimacy understands and addresses the external factors students face – curating culturally relevant, creative, and collaborative arts experiences to improve the mental and educational health of youth participants.
Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina
Led by Dr. Melissa Haithcox-Dennis
www.aas-c.org
The Alliance’s mission is to serve the community through compassionate nonjudgmental support, education, and care for the prevention of HIV/AIDS/STI. They offer a variety of services focused specifically on testing and meeting the needs of individuals living in our community with HIV.
SOAR Outreach
Led by Utica Cason
www.soaroutreach.com
SOAR Outreach partners with the Wake County Public School System to provide kits to students that promote proper hygiene, self-esteem, and a desire to come to school.
Crayons2Calculators
Led by Barbara Parker & Eunice Sanders
www.crayons2calculators.org
Crayons2Calculators serves the educational and creative needs of students in Durham Public Schools by providing free school supplies to classroom teachers.
Meals on Wheels of Durham
Led by Jason Peace
www.mowdurham.org
Meals on Wheels Durham aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors, peoples with disabilities, and other eligible community members who are unable to provide proper nutrition for themselves. They deliver meals, offer personal interactions, and provide other complementary services.
Vets to Vets United
Led by Terry L. Morris
www.vetstovetsunited.org
Vets To Vets United, Inc. (Veterinarians to Veterans United) was created to unite veterans and dogs for a common goal: improving and saving lives. Pairing veterans with dogs significantly improve a veteran’s life by providing companionship and saves the life of a dog facing euthanasia.
The Daniel Center
Led by Kirby Jones
www.danielcenter.org
The mission of The Daniel Center for Math and Science (The Daniel Center) is to narrow the education gap for at-risk and disadvantaged children. They aim to prepare and motivate young people to pursue a post-high school education through proven teaching, tutoring, and learning experiences.
TheGifted Arts
Led by Nicholé Morgan
www.thegiftedarts.org
TheGifted Arts hopes to strengthen the character, confidence and leadership skills of youth, empowering young people to be bold in their aspirations and become agents of social change in their communities. They encourage academic excellence and build confidence with students, with character-building techniques and the arts as a means of both creative expression and social-personal development.
StepUp Durham
Led by Syretta Hill
www.stepupdurham.org
StepUp Durham offers free employment readiness training, personalized job coaching, employer referrals, and supportive services to job seekers.
Communities in Schools – Durham
Led by Crystal Avent
www.cisdurham.org
Established in 1992, Communities In Schools of Durham champions the use of evidence-based programs to help youth stay in school, graduate on time, and succeed in life.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Led by L. Ron Pringle
www.foodshuttle.org
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle pioneers innovative, transformative solutions designed to end hunger in our community.