INC NEWS - Groups, contributing $, time & for info sake

[nutryb at mindspring.com]

Once again, Laura forgot to include the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. http://www.ellerbecreek.org 
ECWA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to restoring & protecting Ellerbe Creek and providing an experience of urban nature for the citizens of Durham. ECWA owns over 100 acres of natural preserve properties around Durham, offering walking trails and wildlife observation. ECWA also leads regular guided nature walks, as well as conducting stream restoration and water quality projects. 

Also, I am aware that at least one of the organizations she has listed below has been experiencing  some, uh, financial confusion? in its record-keeping, that has recently caused a significant and sudden reduction in the services it provides to Durham.  Rather than name names, I'd just like to repeat that you should personally and thoroughly check out each organization before donating. 

Thanks,
Paula Childers
former board member of Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association
resident of Colonial Village



-----Original Message-----
>From: Laura Drey <lkdrey2 at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Dec 28, 2007 5:45 PM
>To: Interneighborhood council <inc-list at DurhamINC.org>
>Subject: INC NEWS - Groups, contributing $, time & for info sake
>
>Feel free to spread the word.
>
>An alternative to giving gifts for holidays and birthdays is to make a
>contribution to a non-profit organization in the name of a loved one, friend
>or co-worker.  The list may also be useful to you and other adults and
>students you know who are looking for volunteer opportunities, to do
>networking and for research.
>
>I have tried to incorporate the groups into my Organizations 2007 list
>groups that I and people I respect believe in.  Time is running out for
>those people who want to make a donation before the year.  It may be
>possible to receive a tax deduction for your in-kind donations.  (The Durham
>list is part of a document that includes organizations that are located
>across the country.  Let me know if you would like the entire list.)
>
>If you would like to do more research you may want to go to American
>Institute of Philanthropy, or www.justgive.org or charitynavigator.org
>because ³it's a wonderful website that is invaluable in evaluating and
>comparing charitable organizations.²  The Durham People¹s Alliance has also
>put together a Resource Directory (see their web page.)
>
>Durham Organizations 2007
>
>The following groups are working to improve the people¹s welfare, social and
>economic justice, health, environment, provide cultural activities and are
>concerned with other issues.
>  
>Other= group recommended by someone else or I am not that familiar with.
>
>Achievement Academy of Durham  286-1904
>1307 Knox St.  Durham (new address)
>(2007 purpose) The Achievement Academy of Durham enables hard-working
>students living in poverty to become gainfully employed citizens.
>Achievement Academy pairs formal education with the teaching of personal and
>leadership skills to turn lives around. In addition to helping our students
>earn a NC High School Equivalency Diploma ("GED"), the group works with its
>students through post-secondary education at Durham Technical Community
>College (DTCC). 
>www.achievedurham.org <http://www.achievedurham.org>
>
>Aids Community Residence Association (ACRA) 956-7901
>PO Box 25265,  Durham, NC 27702-5265
>ACRA provides diverse housing options, compassionate care, and supportive
>services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.
>www.acra-org.com/ <http://www.acra-org.com/>
>
>Carolina Justice Policy Center (CJPC)   682-1149
>P.O. Box 309 Durham, NC 27702  (new address)
>(2007 description) CJPC is dedicated to developing and promoting effective,
>equitable, and humane solutions to criminal justice problems. The Justice
>Policy Center has worked on a wide range of issues including sentencing
>reform, developing and improving community-based corrections programs, and
>addressing critical problems in the use of the death penalty.
>www.justicepolicycenter.org <http://www.justicepolicycenter.org>
> 
>(other) Carolina Wren Press 560-2738
>120 Morris St.  Durham, NC 27701
>(2007 description) Carolina Wren publishes books for adults with an emphasis
>on quality writing, especially under represented writers.  Most frequently
>that is writers of color, women, gays and people with disabilities.  Books
>for children specializing in multicultural, nonsexist, and nontraditional
>content are published under the name Lollipop Power Titles
><http://www.carolinawrenpress.org/books.html#ct> .
>www.carolinawrenpress.org/ <http://www.carolinawrenpress.org/>
>  
>(other) Center for Death Penalty Litigation 956-9545
>201 West Main Street, Suite 301  Durham, North Carolina 27701-3228
>The Center provides direct representation to death sentenced inmates of
>North Carolina's death row and consultation assistance to virtually every
>lawyer practicing capital litigation in the state.
>www.cdpl.org/ <http://www.cdpl.org/>
> 
>(other) Child Care Services Association  403-6950 967-3272  779-2220
>2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Suite 100 Durham, NC 27707
>CCSA is a nationally recognized nonprofit working to ensure affordable,
>accessible, high quality child care for all families through research,
>services and advocacy. We are more than just an agency working to improve
>child care; we are also an association of groups, individuals and volunteers
>committed to supporting the right of young children and their families to
>have the best possible life.
>www.childcareservices.org/ <http://www.childcareservices.org/>
>
>(new tax status December 2007) Clean Energy Durham 724-1219
>PO Box 2223, Durham, NC 27702
>Clean Energy Durham's mission is to make Durham a model for the rest of the
>country when it comes to saving energy.  It does this by creating effective
>and replicable neighborhood organizations for households who want to save
>energy; by measuring and monitoring results; by partnering with other local
>organizations and businesses to increase investment in local energy-saving
>projects; and by training other communities in Durham's successful
>techniques.
>
>Clean Water for North Carolina (CWFNC) (formerly Clean Water Fund) 401-9600
>2009 Chapel Hill Road  Durham, NC 27707
>Clean Water for North Carolina has worked for clean, safe communities and
>workplaces with hundreds of communities and thousands of North Carolinians.
>The group has helped people in every county of North Carolina through
>organizing and technical assistance, and have been a key player in many
>statewide environmental issues. CWFNC researches environmental problems,
>analyzes public policy, and educates and empowers people.
>www.cwfnc.org/ <http://www.cwfnc.org/>
>
>(other)  Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina (CRA-NC)
>667-1557
>110 E Geer St  Durham, NC 27701
>CRA-NC mission is to promote and protect community wealth.  We advocate for
>change in the lending practices of financial institutions to promote wealth
>building for underserved communities and to end predatory lending practices
>that strip wealth.  Committed to creative advocacy, CRA-NC uses research,
>education, mobilization, media, litigation, regulatory challenges,
>legislative advocacy and stockholder actions to initiate change.
>www.cra-nc.org <http://www.cra-nc.org>
>
>Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center  401-9333
>111 Cloister Court Overlook Building  Suite 220 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
>At Cornucopia House people with cancer learn that they are not alone...that
>there is hope... and that they can affect the quality of their lives.
>Cornucopia House¹s programs and services support and empower individuals and
>families with cancer to explore the best choices for their own approach to
>coping with cancer.
>http://www.cornucopiahouse.org/
>
>Democracy North Carolina  286-6000
>1821 Green Street, Durham, NC 27705  (new address)
>(2007 description)  Democracy North Carolina is a nonpartisan organization
>working to fulfill the promise of "one person, one vote," the bedrock
>principle of equal rights and self-determination.  Because elections and
>policymakers must be accountable to voters, not wealthy special interests,
>Democracy NC promotes a range of campaign-finance reforms, including
>³Voter-Owned² public-financing programs, as well as reforms to expand voter
>participation, such as Election Day Registration. The organization uses
>research, grassroots organizing, civic engagement strategies, and advocacy
>to build popular support for pro-democracy reform.
>http://www.democracy-nc.org/
>
>Durham Affordable Housing Coalition 683-1185
>331 West Main St., Suite 408 Durham, NC 27701
>The Durham Affordable Housing Coalition is dedicated to promoting safe, fair
>and affordable housing in Durham.
>http://www.dahc.org/
>
>(other) Durham Area Corp, (DAC), doing business as Dependable Alternatives
>in the Community (the parent organization, a 501 (c) (3) checks are made out
>to Durham Area Corp & say Dependable Alternatives in the Community in the
>subject line)
>411 West Chapel Hill St. Suite 603  Durham, NC 27701
>683-3006
>? DAC¹s philosophy is to provide a quality service to the community for
>people who are either under-served or in need of services. one of DAC
>services is to provide staff to Area Programs that are in need of skilled
>and qualified staff members to assist these programs through the
>transitional period of the State Reform process. This has been a wonderful
>program for our staff to assist other programs in their time of need. These
>staff members are case managers who work with adults with a wide range of
>MHDD/SA diagnoses. The experience that they possess in helping adults with
>MR/DD is invaluable.
>www.dacinc.org/ <http://www.dacinc.org/>
> 
>(other) Durham Arts Council, Inc. 560-2708
>120 Morris St.  Durham, NC 27701
>The DAC Fund promotes excellence and access in the creation, experience and
>active support of the arts for all the people of in Durham and the Triangle
>Region in North Carolina.
>http://www.durhamarts.org/
>
>(other) Durham CAN (Congregations, Associations and Neighborhoods) 530-8515
>1926 Holloway St Durham, NC 27703
>Durham CAN¹s mission is to empower low and moderate-income people through
>systematic leadership training, so that they can create their own agenda for
>institutional, political, economic, and social change in Durham City and
>County. Our coalition brings people and their institutional networks
>together to create positive, non- violent change around issues that impact
>the whole of our community. Durham CAN is a vehicle for people of all
>backgrounds and experiences, regardless of faith tradition, income or where
>your neighborhood is, to unite for the common good of Durham.
>www.durhamcan.org/ <http://www.durhamcan.org/>
>
>Durham Community Land Trustees  (DCLT)  490-0063
>1208 West Chapel Hill St.  Durham, NC  27701
>(2007 description) Durham Community Land Trustees is committed to providing
>permanently affordable housing for low to moderate income people and
>promoting community revitalization in the neighborhoods in which it serves.
>DCLT¹s current projects mostly consist of new constructions built under a
>green building initiative. The Land Trust¹s property portfolio includes
>homeownership, special needs rental housing, tax-credit rental housing, and
>commercial properties. DCLT¹s primary target area is Durham¹s West End,
>Burch Avenue and Lyon Park neighborhoods.
>http://www.dclt.org/
>  
>(other) Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC)  (919) 403-6562  403-9425 ext
>200 
>206 N Dillard St.  Durham, NC 27701
>(2007 description)  The Durham Crisis Response Center works with the
>community to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, education,
>support and prevention. DCRC has been the sole provider of comprehensive
>shelter and support services in the Durham area, providing counseling, legal
>advocacy, support groups, and shelter to survivors and their families in the
>aftermath of domestic or sexual violence. DCRC also offers youth prevention
>workshops and training to schools, the general public and professionals
>throughout the Triangle.
>http://durhamcrisisresponse.org/
>
>Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network  682-2846
>1216 N Roxboro St  Durham, NC
>Homeless shelter for families. Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network
>addresses the needs of homeless families by mobilizing churches, synagogues,
>and people of faith to help families move toward residential stability.
>www.dihn.org <http://www.dihn.org>
> 
>(other) Durham Library Foundation  560-0193
>P.O. Box 3809  Durham, N.C. 27702-3809
>(2007 description)  Durham Library Foundation develops and encourages the
>long-term financial health and growth of the Library through annual gifts,
>endowment and capital contributions. The Friends of Durham County Library
>provides volunteer and financial support for library programs, services and
>equipment for Durham County libraries.
>www.durhamcountylibrary.org/pr/foundation.htm
><http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/pr/foundation.htm>
> 
>Durham People's Alliance Fund (PA)  682-7777
>Durham
>PA is a grassroots organization of Durham citizen-volunteers that works to
>improve life in our community including the following issues: social and
>economic justice, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, educational
>excellence, a healthy environment and smart growth.
>http://www.durhampa.org/
>
>(other) Durham Technical Community Foundation (part of Durham Technical
>Community College)
>1637 Lawson St.  Durham, NC 27703
>(2007 description)  Durham Technical Community College Foundation helps make
>dreams come true for our students through scholarships and additional
>support services. In addition, Foundation contributions are providing
>cultural programs that are expanding our students¹ knowledge outside of the
>classroom ‹ and opening their hearts and minds to different views of our
>global community.
>www.durhamtech.edu/html/alumni/introduction.htm
><http://www.durhamtech.edu/html/alumni/introduction.htm>
>
>El Centro Hispano  687-4653
>201 West Main Street, Suite 100  Durham, NC  27701
>El Centro is dedicated to strengthening the Latino community and improving
>the quality of life of Latino residents in Durham, North Carolina, and the
>surrounding area.
>www.elcentronc.org/ <http://www.elcentronc.org/>
> 
>Eno River Association   620-9099
>4419 Guess Rd  Durham, NC 27712
>The Eno River Association is dedicated to conserving and protecting the
>nature, culture, and history of the Eno River basin.  If give contribution
>with the stipulation that the be used for Margaret Nygard Land Acquisition
>Fund than the money will go to purchase more park land.
>http://www.enoriver.org/
> 
>Checked web pages through here see if mission statements changed
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>Full Frame Documentary Film Festival  687-4100
>324 Blackwell Street, Suite 500 Washington Building, Bay 5  Durham, NC 27701
>(new address)
>Full Frame celebrates the power and artistry of documentary film. The
>festival is an important arena for documentary filmmakers ‹ a place where
>they can showcase their work theatrically in an environment that stimulates
>conversation and community between other filmmakers, industry executives and
>the general public.
>http://www.fullframefest.org/
>
>Genesis Home  683-5878
>P.O. Box 25426  Durham, NC 27702
>(2007 description)  Genesis Home works to end homelessness for families with
>children, and for young people, by providing shelter and teaching the life
>skills that foster independence. Since 1989, the agency has provided a safe,
>stable place where families can come together, rebuild their lives, and
>prepare for permanent housing in the community.
>http://www.genesishome.org/
>
>(other) Habitat for Humanity of Durham  682-0516
>215 N. Church St.  Durham, NC 27701
>"Habitat for Humanity of Durham transforms lives and communities by making
>homeownership possible in partnership with people who care."
>http://www.durhamhabitat.org/
>   
>(other) Hayti Heritage Center  (also known as St. Joseph¹s Performing Arts
>Center) 683-1709 (ext. 22)
>804 Old Fayetteville St. Durham, NC
>www.hayti.org <http://www.hayti.org>
> 
>Housing  for New Hope   682-3777; 220-3777
>18 West Colony Pl., Suite 250   Durham, NC 27705
>(2007 description)  Housing for New Hope works to prevent and end
>homelessness ONE VALUABLE PERSON AT A TIME.
>Housing for New Hope encourage
>and assist homeless people and other persons in crisis to move toward lives
>marked by increased levels of stability, dignity, hope, and independence.
>Housing for New Hope provides a unique continuum of care for the most needy
>of Durham's citizens through outreach and crisis assistance, transitional
>housing, and permanent housing.
>http://www.housingfornewhope.org/
>
>Institute for Southern Studies  419-8311
>P.O. Box 531  Durham, NC 27702
>The Institute is an essential resource for grassroots activists, community
>leaders, scholars, policy makers and others working to bring lasting social
>and economic change to the region. The Institute has maintained a strong
>commitment to developing research and publication projects that directly
>support grassroots organizing, especially efforts for corporate and
>government accountability; has examined the southern contribution to culture
>and social change.  The Institute's journal, Southern Exposure, has gained
>critical praise for its thorough investigations, unsentimental portraits of
>Southern life, and resources for change.
>http://www.southernstudies.org/
>
>(other) List Enhancement Action Project (LEAP) a project of NetCorps
>416-1513
>711 Iredell St. Durham, NC 27705
>NetCorps mission is to increase the capacity of environmental, social
>justice and community-based organizations to organize, advocate, and address
>social and environmental issues through the application of appropriate
>communication and information technology, training and assistance.
>www.netcorps.org <http://www.netcorps.org>
>
>Manbites Dog Theater  682-4974
>PO Box 402  Durham NC 27702
>Manbites Dog Theater mission is to
>http://www.manbitesdogtheater.org/
> 
>(other) Meals On Wheels of Durham Inc <http://www.mowdurham.org/>  667-9424
>106 City Hall Plaza Durham, NC 27701
>Meals on Wheels of Durham, Inc. delivers hot, nutritious meals to Durham
>County residents who are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves.
>www.mowdurham.org <http://www.mowdurham.org>
>
>NCWARN (North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network)  416-5077
>P.O. Box 61051  Durham, NC  27715-1051
>NCWARN uses science and activism to tackle climate change and reduce hazards
>to public health and the environment from nuclear power and other polluting
>electricity production, and working for a transition to safe, economical
>energy in North Carolina. ³NCWARN is a grassroots non-profit using science
>and activism to tackle climate change and reduce hazards to public health
>and the environment from nuclear power and other polluting electricity
>production, and working for a transition to safe, economical energy in North
>Carolina.²
><http://www.ncwarn.org> <http://www.ncwarn.org>
>
>Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina   942-7762  286-2872
>1-866-942-7762 (also locations in Chapel Hill and Fayetteville)
>105 Newsome St Durham (new address)
>Planned Parenthood provides sexual and reproductive health care, education,
>and information to women, men, and teens.
><http://www.ppfa.org/ppcnc <http://www.ppfa.org/ppcnc> >
>
>Scrap Exchange 688-6960
>548 Foster St.  Durham, NC 27701
>(2007 description)  The Scrap Exchange is a creative reuse center.  The
>mission is promote creativity, environmental awareness and community through
>reuse.   The Scrap Exchange collects material donations from industrial
>discards and distributes them through our store, community events, parties
>and workshops.  http://www.scrapexchange.org/
>
>SeeSaw Studios  687-4411
>804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27701 (at the Hayti Heritage Center)
>(new address)
>(2007 description) SeeSaw Studio provides year round workshops and an
>apprenticeship program serving a diverse population of youth ages 12 to 18,
>offering career training in art & design and helping teens become young
>entrepreneurs. The studio promotes confidence, collaboration, creativity and
>community. 
>www.seesawstudio.org/ <http://www.seesawstudio.org/>
>
>(other) SEEDS (South East Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces)  683-1197
>706 Gilbert St  Durham, NC 27701
>(2007 description)  SEEDS goal is to teach people to care for the earth,
>themselves, and each other through a variety of garden-based programs.
>SEEDS helps individuals, neighborhoods and communities grow together through
>gardening, gathering and education.
>www.seedsnc.org <http://www.seedsnc.org>
>
>(other) Senior PharmAssit  688-4772
>406 Rigsbee Ave,  Suite 201 Durham, NC 27701-2186
>Senior PharmAssist promotes healthier living for Durham seniors by helping
>them obtain and better manage needed medications and by providing health
>education, community referral, and advocacy.
>http://www.seniorpharmassist.org/
>
>Southeast  Regional Economic Justice Network  (REJN) 683-4310
>P.O. Box 240  Durham, NC 27702-0240
>REJN¹s mission is to build an inclusive, intergenerational economic justice
>movement, grounded in Southern reality, that creates fullness of life for
>all.  REJN was organized to enable organizations of Southern workers, women,
>and youth, and the general public better understand and proactively respond
>to economic restructuring and worsening conditions in our communities.
>http://www.rejn.org/
>
>(other)  SpiritHouse 688-8111 (ext 288)
>P.O. Box 61865  Durham, NC 27715
>SpiritHouse works each day in local neighborhoods throughout the Triangle
>and North Carolina. We bring hope, raise consciousness, and work with
>low-income families and children in need. SpiritHouse programs focus on
>education, the arts, health, and economic opportunities. By fighting
>illiteracy, racism, and poverty, we help needy families with projects that
>have an impact that's measurable and lasting. SpiritHouse strives for a
>better future, social justice and cooperation, to eliminate illiteracy,
>racism, and poverty, which hinder our life choices and human possibilities.
>http://SpiritHouse-nc.org
>
>Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF)  660-3652
>1317 W. Pettigrew St. Durham, NC 27705
>SAF brings students and farmworkers together to learn about each other¹s
>lives, share resources and skills, improve conditions for farmworkers, and
>build diverse coalitions working for social change. SAF accomplishes its
>mission by working with farmworkers to address their concerns through
>documentation of human rights violations, grassroots education and
>mobilization, leadership development of young people, policy advocacy, and
>support of labor organizing.
>http://www.saf-unite.org/
>
>(other) Student U.
>3601 Ridge Rd  Durham, NC 27705
>The mission of Student U. is: to inspire Durham middle school students to
>take education into their own hands and to motivate high school and college
>students to pursue careers in public education. Here, teachers are students
>and students are teachers.  All children, regardless of race or
>socioeconomic background, will have access to excellent educational
>opportunities.  In addition, high-achieving high school and college students
>will be empowered to choose careers in education.  Student U. has two main
>programs, both structured on a students-teaching-students model. The first
>is a summer program in which Durham middle school students attend a free,
>6-week academically intense summer program taught and led by Triangle area
>high school and college students. The second, the school year program,
>ensures the sustainability of the summer academic enhancement through
>monthly mentoring, tutoring, and college preparation sessions, also led by
>the ³Triangle teachers.² The Student U. model instills a love of learning ­
>and the lesson that we are all students.
>www.studentu.da.org/ <http://www.studentu.da.org/>
>
>(other) Threshold 682-4124
>P.O. Box 1706  Durham, NC 27703
>(2007 description)  Threshold helps adults in Durham with severe mental
>illness change their lives.  Their rehabilitation program provides
>employment, education, socialization and recreation opportunities.
>www.thresholdclubhouse.org/ <http://www.thresholdclubhouse.org/>
> 
>Traction 672-6566 
>P.O. Box 3510  Durham, NC  27702 (new address)
>Traction is a civic generator, turning young people into energized and
>engaged citizens who will power the progressive movement. Traction builds
>social capital and social networks of young progressives by throwing fun,
>issue-based events that inform, inspire and connect savvy Gen X & Yers,
>ultimately turning energy into movement.
>http://www.getTraction.org/
> 
>Triangle Community Foundation  474-8370
>4813 Emperor Blvd. Cambridge Hall, Suite 130  Durham, NC 27703  (new
>address)   
>The Triangle Community Foundation connects philanthropic resources with
>community needs, creates opportunity for enlightened change, and encourages
>philanthropy as a way of life. http://www.trianglecf.org/
> 
>(other) Triangle Empowerment Center 687-7700
>353 West Main St. lower level  Durham, NC 27701
>The Empowerment Center believes in the individual's unique recovery process.
>Each person is lead through a series of life experiences that make up their
>journey. Everyone is an expert on his/her own life.  The Center is here to
>provide relationships based on reciprocity and shared experiences that
>promote recovery. Meaningful activities such as computer labs, movies,
>service projects, WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), and self-help groups
>serve as vehicles for change, expanded self-awareness and community
>involvement.
>
>(other) TROSA  419-1059
>1820 James St.  Durham, NC 27707
>(2007 description) TROSA is a comprehensive, long-term, residential
>substance abuse recovery program located in Durham. TROSA's mission is to
>assist in changing lives and increasing law-abiding behavior by providing a
>self-supporting, two-year, residential, self-help community serving
>offenders and substance abusers at no cost to the individuals.
>http://www.trosainc.org/
>
>(other) Urban Ministries of Durham  682-0538
>410 Liberty St.  PO Box 249  Durham, NC 27702-0249
>(2007 description)  Urban Ministries provides shelter, food, clothing, and
>supportive services to homeless, hungry, and other people in need. Operates
>Community Shelter (with recovery program for homeless people with addiction
>illnesses,) Community Kitchen, Community Pantry and Community Closet. UM
>Durham has created a welcoming, caring and compassionate environment where
>people can heal, find hope and begin to rebuild their lives.
>http://www.umdurham.org/
>
>WNCU 530-7445
>1801 Fayetteville, PO Box 19875 Durham, NC 27707
>WNCU is a public radio station featuring jazz.
>www.nccu.edu/campus/wncu <http://www.nccu.edu/campus/wncu>
>
>(other) Walltown Children¹s Theatre  286-4545
>(new) 1225 Berkley St.  Durham, NC 27705
>Walltown Children¹s Theatre mission is to
>www.walltownchildrenstheatre.org/ <http://www.walltownchildrenstheatre.org/>
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