North Carolina Biotechnology Center - Information on biotechnology business, research and education. North Carolina ARRL Section Information - State level club for amateur radio. Information on getting started in the hobby as well as membership information. Alcohol-Drug Council of NC - ADCNC's mission: to reduce the human suffering and economic cost of alcoholism and other drug abuse and addiction. United Way agency providing information, referrals and other services. Volunteer/Donor opportunities available. Southern Environmental Law Center - NC - Environmental organization dedicated to protecting the natural resources of the southeastern United States through direct legal action, policy reform, public education, and partnerships with other groups. Mountain Projects - A community based non-profit organization geared toward providing vital services to the elderly, disadvantaged and general public in Western North Carolina. A. J. Fletcher Foundation - Supports a broad range of nonprofit organizations towards enriching the lives of people in North Carolina. Exceptional Children's Assistance Center - Non-profit which provides information and resources to the families of children with disabilities in North Carolina. United Way of North Carolina - Serves the people of the state and member agencies with news, information, a directory and a place for online donations. MANNA Food Bank - Provides food to more than 300 member agencies throughout Western North Carolina who serve 5,100 meals each day year round. North Carolina Troopers Association - Organization for mutual benefit of NC State Highway Patrol employees. North Carolina Association of Volunteer Administration - Provides education and leadership for effective volunteer management. Includes information on membership, workshops, conferences and educational programs. American Planning Association - Provides leadership, education, and increase awareness of planning policies and practices in North Carolina. Provides links, calendar of events, newsletter, information on officers and membership directory. N.C. Center for Nonprofits - Serves, promotes, and represents the nonprofit sector. Includes information about programs, members, news and employment opportunities. Our Hearts Haven - Support group for families after the loss of an infant. Grand Masonic Lodge of North Carolina - Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Includes history, announcements and lodge information. Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation - Supports the work of selected tax-exempt healthcare, educational and social service organizations. Our Children's Memorial Walkway - Frazier Park support group for families after the loss of a child. North Carolina Justice and Community Development Center - Engaged in advocacy and community-building on behalf of low-income residents. Includes issues information. American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina - Source of information and editorials about legal rights of individuals including teenagers, tenants and minorities. The Arc of North Carolina - State chapter of organization that advocates for children and adults with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. Information about local chapters, current issues and events, links to helpful sites. Daughters of the British Empire - Organization of women of British birth or British Commonwealth ancestry. Information on events, homes and local chapters. Optimist International - NC East District - Optimist club for the Raleigh and Wilmington metro area. Includes information and events and programs. North Carolina TASC Training Institute - Provide statewide training to improve the delivery of services to the state's offender population. Includes calendars, registration, training materials. NCMason.org - Information and links for Masons, Shriners and Masonic organizations across the state. Z. Reynolds Foundation - A memorial to the youngest son of the founder of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the foundation funds projects that accomplish systemic reform and have statewide impact. Features history, focus areas, awards information, application guidelines. North Carolina Family Policy Council - A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports traditional family values. Page includes policy articles, legislative news, and online podcast. CUE Center for Missing Persons - Helps families find missing children. Free services include canvassing by car or on foot, emotional support, public awareness programs, and acting as a liaison with the concerned parties, media and law enforcement. Communities In Schools of North Carolina - Works to improve the lives of children by reaching them through the public school system. Provides information about services and volunteer opportunities, including AmeriCorps and Vista opportunities. Food Bank of the Albemarle - News, ways to help, and a description of exactly how the food bank operates. Part of the America's Second Harvest network. Carolinas HealthCare Foundation - Seeks to advance health-related issues, programs, and services that ensure a better quality of life for the people of the Carolinas. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Western North Carolina - Site features wish stories, information on how wishes are granted, current fundraising efforts, staff and contact information. MountainTrue - Grassroots organization of people who care about the quality of life in towns and countryside. Features platform and history. Action Pathways - Information on their many programs and services. Insight Human Services - State-wide media campaign to reduce the use and abuse of illegal drugs. Features membership details, public service announcements, links and information on drugs. North Carolina League of the South - Southern-oriented resources for families, business, activists and homeschools.