Winston-Salem is home to a variety of non-profit organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. This guide provides an overview of some of the key organizations you can support to help create meaningful change.
Are you someone who is looking to make a change in the world? Do you see good deeds being done and want to do your part? Maybe you have a personal attachment to a certain organization. Whatever the case may be, non-profit companies depend on the support of outside or public funding. It is downright imperative to their survival. As you go about your day making plans, please take the time to make a plan to help.
There are so many ways that we can help our community. Some non-profits are looking for supplies, while others simply need volunteers. Of course, there is the traditional financial donation that allows organizations to stay afloat. Not to mention, some of you are looking for tax breaks, and donating to a non-profit allows you to write that donation off.
There are many non-profit organizations in and around the Winston-Salem area that are looking for help from people in our community. People like you! At Macaroni KID Winston-Salem, we have compiled a list of suggestions from our readers of local non-profits that they support. We are sharing that list with you now:
Crisis Control Ministry
Website:
www.crisiscontrol.org
Address: 200 E 10th St (Northwest Blvd), Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Mission: Provides emergency assistance to individuals and families in crisis, including food, pharmacy, and financial support.
How to Give: Donate funds, food, or volunteer your time to help serve those in need.
Samaritan Ministries
Website:
www.samaritanforsyth.org
Address: 1243 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Mission: Operates a soup kitchen, shelter, and recovery programs for individuals experiencing homelessness.
How to Give: Contribute financially, provide meals, or volunteer to assist with their programs.
Winston-Salem Rescue Mission
Website:
wsrescue.org
Address: 718 N Trade St (Seventh Street), Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Mission: Offers shelter, food, and recovery services to men facing homelessness and addiction.
How to Give: Donate money, clothing, or household goods, or volunteer to help with their services.
Bookmarks
Website:
bookmarksnc.org
Address: 634 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Mission: A literary arts nonprofit that fosters a love of reading and writing in the community.
How to Give: Support their programs through donations, event participation, or by shopping at their bookstore.
RiverRun International Film Festival
Website: riverrunfilm.com
Address: 305 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Mission: An annual film festival showcasing a variety of films and fostering a greater appreciation of cinema.
How to Give: Become a sponsor, attend events, or volunteer to support festival operations.
H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem
Website:
hopews.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Works at the intersection of children's health and food insecurity by distributing nutritious meals to children and fresh produce to families on weekends.
How to Give: Donate Time, Sponsorship, Donate Financially
The Winston-Salem Foundation
Website:
www.wsfoundation.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: A community foundation that supports charitable programs in the greater Forsyth County area.
How to Give: Donate to their funds or participate in community initiatives they support.
SECU Family House
Website:
www.familyhousews.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Provides affordable accommodations in a caring environment for referred adult patients and their caregivers who travel to Winston-Salem for medical treatment.
How to Give: Contribute funds, donate supplies, or volunteer at the facility.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Website:
www.intothearts.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Supports and promotes the arts in the local community, enhancing the quality of life through various cultural programs.
How to Give: Donate to their programs, attend arts events, or volunteer your time.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
Website:
www.secondharvestnwnc.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Works to eliminate hunger by acquiring and distributing food to those in need through a network of partners.
How to Give: Donate food, funds, or volunteer to support their food distribution programs.
Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
Website:
www.habitatforsyth.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Builds and repairs homes in partnership with families in need, fostering strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
How to Give: Contribute funds, volunteer to help build homes, or donate building materials.
Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem
Website:
www.rmhws.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Provides a 'home-away-from-home' for families of children receiving medical care in local hospitals.
How to Give: Donate funds, supplies, or volunteer to support families staying at the house.
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Website:
www.oldsalem.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Offers educational experiences about early Southern life, with a focus on the Moravian community in North Carolina.
How to Give: Donate, become a member, or participate in their programs and events.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Website:
www.curethekids.org
Address: Winston-Salem, NC
Mission: Supports families affected by pediatric brain tumors through research funding, advocacy, and resources, aiming to improve treatments and outcomes for children battling this illness.
How to Give: Donate funds, participate in fundraising events, or volunteer to support their programs.
Get Involved Today
Each of these organizations offers unique opportunities to give back to our community. Whether through financial contributions, volunteering, or participating in events, your support makes a difference. Again, the above organizations were submitted by the reader. If you know of an organization that should be added to the list, please email us at mackidwinstonsalem@macaronikid.com. Choose a cause that resonates with you and get involved today!
