Top North Carolina Social Impact Companies (171)
The Arc of the Ozarks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral health needs. Since 1964, they have provided a wide range of programs focused on independence, inclusion, and community connection, including residential, education, training, and therapeutic services to help individuals live, learn, and work as valued members of...
MiracleFeet is a U.S.-based international nonprofit working to end disability caused by untreated clubfoot. Founded by parents of children with clubfoot, it partners with local healthcare providers in low- and middle-income countries around the world to expand access to affordable, nonsurgical Ponseti-method treatment. The organization’s goal is to ensure children born with clubfoot receive care that enables healthy, active, and...
Forest Hill Church is a non-denominational, multi-site church in the greater Charlotte region of North Carolina. Its mission is to help individuals take the next step in their relationship with Jesus Christ, with a vision to bring Heaven to Greater Charlotte one person at a time through worship, Biblical teaching, and serving both locally and globally.
Established in 1974 as a non-profit, the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) aims to improve the training and retention of healthcare professionals in Western North Carolina. MAHEC provides compassionate clinical care in fields such as family medicine, internal medicine, and ob/gyn, while training the next generation of physicians, pharmacists, and dentists through specialized residency and fellowship programs.
Discovery Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the exploration of science and the natural world. Through a network of museums, in-school programs, and community outreach, it brings science, nature, and design together to create transformative experiences that enable the community to understand, enjoy, and apply science to their lives, serving over 700,000 people annually across the Carolinas.
Appalachian Community Services provides mental health, behavioral health, substance-use, and developmental-disability services to individuals, families, and communities in the seven western counties of North Carolina. The organization offers walk-in, psychiatric, substance-abuse, and crisis services for adults and children, complemented by outpatient, community-based, school-based, and home-based programs addressing behavioral-health and developmental needs across the region through a broad continuum of care...
Buncombe County is a local government entity in North Carolina. It provides essential public services and focuses on creating a robust, sustainable regional economy. The county aims to support homegrown industries, attract new businesses, and increase high-wage employment opportunities to ensure economic mobility for its residents, as detailed in its strategic planning and economic development policies.
Upstream USA works to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. We work in partnership with health centers to strengthen reproductive care and autonomy by increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options. Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Our goal through 2024 is to partner with health centers that...
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Abound Health is a leading provider of healthcare solutions dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and complex medical needs. Operating in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, they offer a wide range of person-centered services, including residential support, day programs, and behavioral health interventions, integrating advanced healthcare technology to improve outcomes and care...
Here at Odeko, we believe that humans achieve more when they control their own destiny. That’s why we’re creating best-in-class solutions that empower small businesses to realize their big dreams - starting from our mobile ordering app and supply chain management service. Helping coffee shops and cafés increase their revenue, lower their expenses, and reduce their environmental footprint. We’re a passionate...
Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis is a mental health care company that provides autism and developmental disabilities solutions, offering services such as supported employment, community inclusion, and non-aversive behavior intervention.
Child Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education and support services to low-income families. Its mission is to provide high-quality education and comprehensive support services for children and their families, striving to create a community where all children, regardless of income, have an equal opportunity to become independent and self-sufficient adults.
Year Up is a one-year intensive training program, featuring six months of skills training and a six month internship at more than 250 top companies. At Year Up, students specialize in one of five tracks: Financial Operations, Information Technology, Business Operations, Software Development, and Sales & Customer Support.
Roof Above is an independent, interfaith nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness in Charlotte. Formed through the 2019 merger of Urban Ministry Center and Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, it provides a continuum of support including street outreach, day services, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and related housing programs. Its mission is to unite the community to end homelessness, one...
The University of Arkansas System is a public higher-education system serving Arkansas through multiple campuses, a medical school, law schools, community colleges, and statewide research and extension units. It provides academic programs, professional training, agricultural and scientific research, and public-service outreach to support workforce development and community needs. The system coordinates educational resources, advances research, and expands access to learning...
Rowan–Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is a public community college serving Rowan and Cabarrus counties in North Carolina. It provides accredited associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, continuing education, basic-skills instruction, and career training across areas such as business, health, information technology, engineering technologies, and biotechnology. The college also supports university transfer and regional workforce development through flexible daytime, evening, and online offerings.
Trinity Academy is a K-12 Christian school in Wichita, KS, providing a Christ-centered education that fosters spiritual growth and academic excellence. It emphasizes forming every aspect of school to nurture students toward a personal love for Jesus and others.
Challenger School is an independent, nonprofit private-school network serving preschool through eighth-grade students across campuses in California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Texas. Founded in 1963, it emphasizes foundational academics—reading, composition, mathematics, and history—while promoting independent thinking, traditional American history and values, and achievement-oriented learning. Its network serves more than 10,000 students annually through a broad traditional curriculum.
The Gaston County Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, nurturing the potential of children and bringing families closer together.
