The City of Raleigh is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Volunteer Raleigh Enrichment Fund, a program dedicated to recognizing and supporting outstanding volunteer organizations that make a profound impact on our community.
The Volunteer Raleigh Enrichment Fund is designed to empower local organizations by providing financial support and resources to further their missions related to their volunteer base. The fund aims to foster a culture of community service, highlighting the significant role that volunteers play in addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Twelve remarkable organizations have been selected for their exemplary contributions to enhancing the quality of life in Raleigh. This year’s winners represent a diverse array of organizations, each with a unique mission and a shared commitment to making Raleigh a better place to live. Let's celebrate their achievements and the vital work they do:
Activate Good: Mobilizing volunteers to work on projects that address critical community needs and improve the quality of life.
Alliance Medical Ministry: Providing affordable healthcare services to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Wake County.
Darkness RISING Project: Promoting mental health awareness and providing support through creative arts and community engagement.
Dress for Success Triangle NC: Empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, career development tools and a network of support.
Healing Transitions: Supporting individuals struggling with addiction by providing recovery programs and resources.
Oak City Cares: Offering coordinated services to individuals experiencing homelessness, including shelter, food and support.
Roots with Purpose: Working diligently to impact our unsheltered community in Wake County and surrounding areas.
StepUp Ministry: Empowering individuals and families by providing employment and life skills training to foster economic stability.
The Encouraging Place: Fostering racial reconciliation and community healing through dialogue, education and outreach.
The Family Violence Prevention Center, Inc., dba InterAct: Offering comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including crisis intervention and advocacy.
Wake Education Partnership: Enhancing educational outcomes for students by partnering with schools, businesses, and the community.
Wake Smiles: Providing free and low-cost dental care to underserved populations.
Celebrating Community Heroes
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Volunteer Raleigh Enrichment Fund winners. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate Raleigh.
For more information on how to get involved, visit the Volunteer Raleigh webpage or contact the individual organizations directly. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things through the power of volunteerism.