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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.
More information on CAC meetings and contacts will be added soon!
Education Services
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| NC State Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) GSA | The organization represents graduate students in matters affecting their welfare, shares important information, and provides a forum to discuss issues and concerns within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources. | kjzampog@ncsu.edu |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Circanomics | Based in Raleigh, Circanomics connects people to sustainability through a free online social network, business and project directory, and blockchain-based rewards system to track and promote eco-friendly actions and initiatives. | Ousman@circanomics.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 |
Geographic-Based Group
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Durham Volunteer Network | The Raleigh-Durham Volunteer Network, started eight years ago on Facebook, connects local volunteers and programs. It has grown to over 1,000 members who actively participate in meaningful community projects and fundraisers. | ashlynndrury@gmail.com |
| Unified Telugu Student Association of NC State University | Telugu Velugu fosters Telugu cultural unity among students and alumni, supports academic and career growth, provides a welcoming community, and builds professional networks through collaborations in the RTP area and across the U.S. | skotha2@ncsu.edu |
Political Advocacy
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| League of Women Voters of Wake County North Carolina | The League of Women Voters of Wake County is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that empowers voters, promotes informed participation, educates on public policy, and advocates for issues without supporting political parties or candidates. | info@lwvwake.org |
| Livable Raleigh | Livable Raleigh, founded in 2019, is a volunteer-driven group promoting fact-based, local political engagement. It advocates for good governance, vibrant neighborhoods, and quality of life for all Raleigh residents. | livableraleigh@gmail.com |
Registered Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Black Men of Triangle East, Inc. | Improves community quality of life and expands educational and economic opportunities for African Americans, fostering youth leadership, empowerment, and self-sufficiency to strengthen social and economic community impact. | corbin.smith@100bmte.org |
| 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 |
| Consult Your Community at NC State | Organizes diverse student teams to solve problems for local business owners in the Raleigh area. Our pro-bono consulting practice is primarily focused on serving under-resourced women- and minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits through access to resources and services. | ncstate@consultyourcommunity.org |
| Cooperating Raleigh Colleges | A nonprofit consortium of local higher education institutions that fosters collaboration, shares resources, addresses shared challenges, and enhances student, faculty, and community engagement through joint projects and initiatives. | 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 |
| EatWell Exchange, Inc. | Empowers lower-income communities by providing access, knowledge, and confidence to maintain a nutritious diet while honoring and incorporating their own cultural food traditions. | jasmine@eatwellexchange.org |
| Fairchance North Carolina Inc | Empowers underserved job seekers through resources, career events, and employer education, restoring at-risk populations’ socio-economic and mental health well-being while promoting fair employment opportunities and community engagement. | karl@fairchance.us |
| Friends of the Boylan Bridge | Enhances the Boylan Bridge’s beauty as a gateway to Historic Boylan Heights, promoting it as a public gathering space for enjoying the Raleigh skyline and hosting community-focused educational and cultural events. | cargabor@gmail.com |
| House of Friendship | Empowers marginalized communities in Raleigh through educational, cultural, and skill-building programs, fostering inclusion, cultural understanding, and community unity while promoting personal growth and mutual respect. | 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 |
| Little Makers Academy and Safe Childcare Partnerships 501c3 | Provides safe, expert care that supports children and parents, fostering creativity, collaborative learning, and “Makers” skills while promoting kindergarten readiness, character development, and hands-on Makerspace experiences. | aliceinnc@gmail.com |
| NC 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 |
| Raleigh Film and Art Festival Coordinated by Artist Christopher Terrell Inc., A 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization | Supports and inspires independent filmmakers, painters, and theatre artists from the Carolinas, the U.S., and worldwide, connecting audiences with new creative works through discovery and development programs. | christopher@raleighfilmandartfestival.org; malkah@raleighfilmandartfestival.org |
| Refugee Hope Partners | Supports refugees resettling in the U.S., helping them navigate new languages and cultures while providing resources, community, and opportunities to build hopeful, thriving lives in their new city. | sarahbeth@refugeehopepartners.org |
| 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 |
| Stars Behind Bars | Empowering temporarily incarcerated individuals to become lasting community leaders, serving God by uplifting and supporting all members of the local community through guidance, mentorship, and meaningful engagement. | jerrycampbell@starsbehindbars.org |
| Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S.) | Serves youth in Texas, Miami, and North Carolina by providing safe spaces, building skills, empowering through programs, supporting academic and workforce development, and enhancing overall well-being in the broader community. | info@TeesMiami.org |
| Women Veterans Support Services, Inc. | Provides safe shelter, re-housing, healthcare, financial assistance, and individualized support for veterans and others in crisis, with trained volunteers addressing each person’s unique needs compassionately. | 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 |
Social Justice-Based
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Network | Convening and connecting food system practitioners to strengthen Wake County’s local food system, fostering resilience, equity, collaboration, and sustainable practices that benefit the community, producers, and all participants in the food network. | Cindydsink@gmail.com |
| Justice Served NC | Providing a community-based alternative to the courts and creating life-changing interventions, the organization works to prevent criminal justice involvement, support families, and help youth and adults become productive, contributing citizens. | Daplaw1963@gmail.com |
| Refund Raleigh | Bringing people into the political process and empowering them to take control of their lives, the organization fosters civic engagement, informed decision-making, and active participation in shaping their communities and futures. | aadillah@ncsu.edu |
Other
| Organization | Description | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| RaleighForward | Helping residents and stakeholders address housing affordability, promote resident engagement, and advance community prosperity through information, collaboration, and actionable solutions. | eric@raleighForward.org |
| Recreational Volleyball Club at NC State | Building an inclusive community for volleyball players of all levels, the Recreational Volleyball Club at NC State fosters enjoyment, camaraderie, and community engagement while raising funds to give back to the local area. | arsande3@ncsu.edu |