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Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs)
Raleigh CACs are a connecting point between municipal government and residents. They provide a way for the City to share information about government activities and to receive feedback from the communities.
The City of Raleigh created CACs in 1973 and 1974. They were established to help educate residents about city government and to provide better representation and input in City decisions. The first CAC officers were installed in February of 1974.
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC) | The primary role of the Raleigh Citizen Advisory Council (RCAC) is to provide a vital link between residents and local government by empowering residents to shape the future of their communities while serving as a key communication channel between citizens and the city. The RCAC has chapters throughout the city and is a historic and unique organization created in the early 1970s between the Mayor and Civic Leaders. Meets, generally monthly. | Robert Rice Chair, RCAC robertrice919@gmail.com |
| Hillsborough-Wade CAC | The Hillsborough-Wade CAC (Citizen Advisory Council) focuses on community engagement that connects Raleigh residents with the City of Raleigh. Our meetings often involve City staff making presentations on issues that the City of Raleigh wants residents to know about. Our meetings provide an excellent opportunity for two-way communication and the sharing of ideas between local government and residents. Our CAC board is elected by and made up of residents who live within our CAC boarders (part of west Raleigh inside the belt-line). Meetings occur on the fourth Tuesday of each month, either on Zoom or in-person at a Raleigh park facility. | Michael Lindsay Chair, Hillsborough-Wade CAC inform@nc.rr.com 919-429-0177 |
| Midtown Citizen Advisory Council (MCAC) | The primary role of the Midtown CAC is to provide a vital link between residents and local government by empowering residents to shape the future of their communities while serving as a key communication channel between citizens and the city. Meets the fourth Monday of every month. | raleighmidtowncac1@gmail.com |
| Mordecai CAC | The Mordecai CAC serves the residents of Capital Park, Pilot Mill, Mordecai, East Mordecai, Mordecai Place, North Person/Blount, Oakdale, Oakdale at Mordecai, Oakwood to Boundary St, The Cotton Mill, and Seaboard Station. The MCAC serves to give residents a mechanism to learn about city and other events that impact their areas of residence, as well as a mechanism to support community commission bad to the city. Every 3rd Thursday, other than July and August. | chair@mordecaicac.org |
| The Raleigh North Citizen Advisory Council advises Raleigh City Council, representing North Raleigh neighborhoods on local issues, policies, and community priorities. Meetings are monthly on 3rd Thursday Nights at 7:00 PM at Abbot's Creek Community Center except when in conflict with a state or national holiday. | Whitney Hill whitneyjr@gmail.com | |
| Southeast Citizen Advisory Council (SECAC) | The Southeast Citizens Advisory Council connect citizens to the City of Raleigh government. When you participate, you learn what is happening in your community and have the opportunity to influence local decisions. SECAC meets the Second Thursday of each month @ 7:00 pm-In person meetings. Odd-numbered months at Barwell Road Community Center, 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC. Even-number months-TBD | Ulysses Lane VMD Chair, SECAC 919-247-0988 ulane6@nc.rr.com |
| West Raleigh CAC | We are community advocates for West Raleigh. Join us to get engaged in your neighborhood. We inform & educate neighbors about issues that impact our community. We meet on zoom on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7pm. Twice a year we hold in person meetings, one in July and the other in December. | westraleighcac@gmail.com |
More information on CAC meetings and contacts will be added soon!
Education Services
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| How We Get Free | How We Get Free is a community wellness initiative supporting adults in transition through grounding practices, reflection, and coaching that foster emotional regulation, self-leadership, and sustainable personal and community wellbeing. | 984-758-1161 Katrina@sage22.com |
| Virginia State University Alumni Association Greater Triangle Area Chapter | The Greater Triangle Area Chapter of Virginia State University supports North Carolina students attending VSU and provides resources, services, and assistance to underserved residents in Raleigh while promoting VSU’s mission and activities. | mtyronewilliams@gmail.com |
Environmental-Based
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Be Apart | Be Apart exists to create spaces of belonging, empowerment, and purpose. We connect individuals to community, resources, and opportunities that inspire growth, healing, and meaningful contribution. Through collaboration, education, and service, we help people recognize their value, use their voice, and take an active role in shaping stronger, more compassionate communities. | 984-296-4861 Shaibabi34@gmail.com |
Faith-Based
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Cristiana Mission Congregation | Fiesta Cristiana Mission Congregation, founded in 2008, is a Christ-centered, Hispanic/Latino-led community in Wake County that supports marginalized populations and actively works to address systemic and structural inequities. | jimmy@fiestacristiana.org |
Political Advocacy
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Livable Raleigh | Livable Raleigh is a public-interest organization dedicated to monitoring growth, development, infrastructure, and civic engagement in the City of Raleigh. Through timely reporting and community forums, Livable Raleigh empowers citizens with clear, actionable information. | livableraleigh@gmail.com |
Registered Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Activate Good | Strengthens the Triangle community through people-powered projects, inviting all ages to engage in learning, action, and collaboration to become active agents of positive change and community-building. | rose@activategood.org |
| Cooperating Raleigh Colleges | Cooperating Raleigh Colleges is a nonprofit consortium promoting cooperating and collaboration among higher education institutions in Raleigh and Wake County. Its members are Meredith College, NC State University, William Peace University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University and Wake Technical Community College. | director@crcraleighcolleges.org |
| Darkness RISING Project Inc. | Promotes health and wellness in Black and marginalized communities, raises mental health awareness, provides resources and events, empowers residents, and works to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. | carlita@darknessrisingproject.org |
| HIS Daughter's Legacy, Inc | HIS Daughters' Legacy is a nonprofit girls mentoring ministry serving girls ages 7–17. Our mission is to share GOD’s love and purpose through faith-based mentorship and leadership development. We equip girls with the tools to become the women GOD calls them to be, not who culture tells them they should be. Meets on a monthly basis. | his.daughters2012@gmail.com |
| House of Friendship | House of Friendship promotes cultural understanding through diverse programs including language classes, job training workshops, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings that bring together Raleigh residents from all backgrounds. | houseoffriendship24@gmail.com |
| Housing Options for Students Today (HOST) | Offers temporary housing to college students, preventing homelessness and supporting them in securing and maintaining stable housing while they pursue their higher education goals. | libbystephens@hostnc.org |
| Label Me King, LLC | Empowers young men by providing mentorship, resources, and community connections, fostering growth, leadership, and opportunity, and preparing them for success in education, employment, and life. | 1TiffanyMFord@gmail.com |
| Planning Ahead | Planning Ahead is a North Carolina–based nonprofit advancing environmental justice through community-led education, climate resilience planning, and workforce pathways—equipping residents to shape equitable solutions to flooding, heat, and local decision-making. | 919-924-8849 contact@aplanahead.com |
| Raleigh Film and Art Festival | As a champion and curator of independent stories for the stage and screen, Raleigh Film and Art provides and preserves the space for artists in film, visual artists, theatre, film composing, and digital media to create and thrive. | christopher@raleighfilmandartfestival.org |
| Raleigh-Wake Council of the Blind | Advocates for equal workforce treatment of blind individuals, promoting fairness, independence, and opportunities for productive participation in society. | Yallowdogg@bellsouth.net |
| ReNew Mobile Showers | Restores dignity and hope for neighbors experiencing homelessness by providing clean water, hygiene services, and support, fostering relief, empowerment, and opportunities for healing, growth, and a brighter future. | pamela@renewmobileshowers.org |
| Roots with Purpose | Connects with unsheltered neighbors by providing meals and reliable resources, helping bridge gaps in food, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services in the community. | info@rootswithpurpose.org |
| Women Veterans Support Services, Inc. | WVSS is a 501(c)3 dedicated to assisting women veterans in need, addressing the unique needs of active-duty or veteran women in domestic violence and/or homeless crisis. | redshoe@wvss-nc.org |
Social Group
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Secular Women of the Triangle | Providing a safe and supportive community for secular women, Secular Women of the Triangle hosts events and activities such as community service, book clubs, discussion groups, hiking, and social gatherings to nurture meaningful connections and relationships. | secularwomenofthetriangle@gmail.com |
| Tech Vibe Collective | Fostering an inclusive tech community, bridging gaps, offering professional development, and building connections for underrepresented individuals, Tech Vibe Collective increases representation, retention, and equity while empowering Black and Brown innovators and professionals. | techvibec@gmail.com |
| Women Wellness Kickball League | Educating, supporting, and empowering women in Raleigh and surrounding areas by promoting heart health, providing safe spaces for exercise, and fostering a supportive sisterhood to enhance wellness and community connection. | womenwellnesskickballleague@gmail.com |
Other
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Get Social Raleigh | Let’s Get Social Raleigh Foundation advances holistic wellness through community-based, preventative programs reducing isolation, fostering connection, and building long-term systems of care through play, nature, partnerships, and impact in North Carolina | 919-760-5637 events@letsgetsocialraleigh.com |
| RaleighForward | Helping residents and stakeholders address housing affordability, promote resident engagement, and advance community prosperity through information, collaboration, and actionable solutions. | eric@raleighForward.org |