4. CommunityÊ OutreachÊ The Carolina Panthers Community Relations department
develops partnerships and programs that strive to make positive impacts on the lives of children
and families in our region. Through these efforts, the team works to address the needs of many
families, while providing a direct connection between the team and communities throughout
the Carolinas.
Adopt-A-Family CommunityÊ HolidayÊ Party CountdownÊ toÊ KickoffÊ Luncheon
Panthers players and staff adopt fami- Each holiday season, Panthers players, The Countdown to Kickoff Luncheon
lies through the Mecklenburg County’s TopCats, Sir Purr and Santa share din- presented by CPI Security Systems
Department of Social Services and pro- ner and presents at this annual party and hosted by the Charlotte Sports
vide toys, clothes and meals to families that brightens the lives of 150 under- Commission and Charlotte Touchdown
in need each holiday season. privileged children during the holiday Club is an annual charitable fundraising
season. luncheon benefiting Classroom Central
CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ Ê held prior to the start of the Panthers
CourageÊ House CommunityÊ QuarterbackÊ Award football season. Over 1,200 fans attend
The Carolina Panthers Courage House The Carolina Panthers Community the event, which introduces players
provides temporary out-of-home care Quarterback Award program honors and coaching staff while generating
for teenage young men whose lives community volunteers in North and excitement for the upcoming season.
are in crisis. The home receives finan- South Carolina who have demonstrated
cial support and other in-kind services an outstanding commitment to improv- HarrisÊ TeeterÊ HarvestÊ Feast
from the team which assists in provid- ing their communities through volun- Team partner Harris Teeter provides
ing counseling, guidance and structure teerism. The program also provides an annual Thanksgiving program sup-
needed to turn their lives around and financial support to the agencies in ported by the team in which a tradi-
return to their families. The home is which the recipients volunteer. tional Thanksgiving meal is provided
administered by Youth Homes, Inc. to over 5,000 people in need at the
Charlotte Convention Center.
5. “ As an NFL player, you have a tremendous opportunity to make
a direct impact on kids, plus create special memories for others.
It’s one of the best parts of my job.
”
—Jake Delhomme
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6. CommunityÊ Outreach
HalloweenÊ HospitalÊ Visit HometownÊ Huddle game tickets, the children are invited
Each Halloween, the Carolina Panthers to the Panthers sideline prior to the
Each fall, the Panthers partner with
rookie class delivers candy and Panthers game to receive a special visit from a
the United Way of Central Carolinas to
goodies to children at the Levine Chil- Panthers player, mascot Sir Purr and
complete a hands-on community ser-
dren’s Hospital at Carolinas Medical watch the pre-game festivities.
vice project that benefits a deserving
Center, who otherwise would not be United Way agency. Panthers players
Make-A-WishÊ Foundation
able to enjoy a traditional Halloween donate their time to worthwhile proj-
experience. The Carolina Panthers enjoy a strong
ects such as Habitat for Humanity,
partnership with the Make-A-Wish
refurbishing a children’s playground
HolidayÊ FoodÊ Drive Foundation of Central and Western
and making improvements to a Boys
The Carolina Panthers partner with North Carolina, as well as providing
and Girls Club.
The Salvation Army and Panthers fans support to other chapters across the
to host the annual food drive held KeepÊ PoundingÊ forÊ KidsÊ Ê country. The team provides terminally
prior to a Panthers home game each TicketÊ Program ill children and their families, or those
November that benefits The Salvation During the season, the Carolina facing significant health crisis, with a
Army’s emergency food bank. Panthers invite a terminally ill or hospi- lifetime memory by assisting in grant-
talized child and their family to attend ing Panthers-related wishes.
a Panthers home game. In addition to
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7. OperationÊ WelcomeÊ Home components. The program is a part- favorite Panthers players at a local
nership with United Way of Central retail store during the holidays.
The annual program recognizes nine
Carolinas, Charlotte-Mecklenburg
decorated service personnel represent-
Schools and the Girl Scouts, Hornets’
StuffÊ theÊ Bus
ing all branches of the military who
Nest Council. The Carolina Panthers partner with
have recently returned home from
Classroom Central, Harris Teeter and
tours of duty in the Middle East. The
PSLÊ TicketsÊ forÊ KidsÊ Program Panthers fans for this annual school
program provides soldiers and their
PSL holders who cannot attend a supplies collection drive. Panthers fans
families a unique experience at Bank
Panthers home game are encouraged annually generate tons of needed sup-
of America Stadium with Panthers
to donate their tickets to this program. plies, which are donated to Classroom
players, as well as the surprise oppor-
Tickets are distributed to underprivi- Central, a retail store which allows
tunity to lead the team onto the field
leged children through agencies such as teachers to shop for free supplies for
during a Panthers home game.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls their students and classrooms.
PowerÊ ofÊ Girls Clubs and a host of mentoring and non-
profit organizations in the Carolinas.
ToysÊ forÊ Tots
A six-month self-esteem/leadership
The annual Marine Corps Reserves
program for middle school girls
ShopÊ withÊ aÊ Panther collection generates thousands of
designed to offer projects that have
The program provides at-need children toys which provide a brighter holiday
a lasting impact through educational,
with $100 gift cards to shop with their season for some of the area’s most
physical fitness and character building
economically-challenged families.
Ò Ê ÊOurÊ teamÊ isÊ honoredÊ toÊ bearÊ theÊ nameÊ ofÊ
theÊ Carolinas,Ê andÊ weÊ areÊ happyÊ toÊ serveÊ theÊ
communitiesÊ thatÊ makeÊ upÊ theseÊ twoÊ energeticÊ
states.Ê OurÊ players,Ê staffÊ andÊ ownershipÊ groupÊ
areÊ proudÊ toÊ callÊ theÊ CarolinasÊ home.Ê
Ñ JerryÊ Richardson Ó
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8. EducationÊ The Carolina Panthers work with schools across the two-state region to
promote personal growth of students and enrich their academic experiences through a variety
of programs.
ClassroomÊ Central NFLÊ Tuesdays PlayÊ ItÊ Smart
Classroom Central is a retail store Each Tuesday during the NFL season, The Panthers and the National Football
which allows teachers to shop for Panthers players contribute their time Foundation’s Play It Smart program
classroom supplies free of charge. during their only day off to reach out have fostered a successful partnership
The team partnered with the Charlotte to the community through a variety of with Columbia (SC) High School with
Chamber and Charlotte-Mecklenburg efforts. From speaking at schools and the focus of improving student-athletes’
Schools to create the store which participating in community service proj- academic development, character and
serves over 7,000 teachers annually ects, players are constantly engaged community service.
with $3.5 million of free school sup- in making positive impacts on the
plies. In addition to financial support region’s children.
ReadÊ AcrossÊ AmericaÊ Day
and supply donations, the team is Each March, the team celebrates
actively involved in the promotion and
NumbersÊ Crunch Dr. Seuss’ birthday by participating in
marketing of the store’s service to The Numbers Crunch is a marquee Read Across America Day at a local
resource-challenged classrooms. math competition for high school math elementary school. Panthers players,
teams in North and South Carolina Sir Purr and members of the TopCats
CharacterÊ EducationÊ Program held at Bank of America Stadium. The spend time reading and promoting the
The Panthers Character Team features competition uses football variables importance of literacy in this annual
Panthers players in a free program that to challenge “mathletes” in physics, program.
helps middle schools supplement their geometry and other problem-solving
existing character education programs. disciplines.
Ò
The nine-month initiative also selects
a student character all-star team at the
I’ve seen how the positive messages we bring to kids can
conclusion of each school year.
beÊ aÊ bigÊ influenceÊ onÊ them.Ê ToÊ thinkÊ IÊ canÊ beÊ partÊ ofÊ thatÊ
experienceÊ isÊ amazing.Ê
Ó Ñ JonÊ Beason
10. HealthÊ &Ê FitnessÊ The Carolina Panthers are recognized as a League leader in the
programming and support of youth health and fitness initiatives. The team supports the NFL’s
“Play 60” initiative, which encourages children to get 60 minutes of exercise each day, with a
variety of programs designed to curb the rise in childhood obesity while helping children establish
positive health and fitness habits.
CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ FitÊ Blitz CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ PlayÊ 60Ê Ê home games. Each season, the combine
The Carolina Panthers Fit Blitz is a partner-
FitÊ CityÊ Challenge provides thousands of families with a
The Carolina Panthers Play 60 Fit City unique gameday experience and promotes
ship program between the team, Charlotte-
Challenge is an annual fitness competition youth fitness through a variety of football
Mecklenburg Schools and HOPSports.
for elementary and middle schools in skills and drills.
Carolina Panthers Charities, through a grant
from the NFL, provided financial support to Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The program helps
PanthersÊ PlayÊ 60Ê PepÊ Rallies
purchase a HOPSports fitness system, as motivate teachers, students and staff to
meet the state mandate requiring 30 min- The Panthers Play 60 Pep Rally program
well as a dedicated cargo van to transport
utes of physical activity for students during is a high-energy program that encourages
the curriculum equipment for use at special
the school day. proper fitness and nutrition lifestyles to ele-
middle school events throughout the year.
mentary and middle school students. The
The program serves 30,000 students
LetÊ UsÊ PlayÊ SportsÊ CampÊ forÊ Girls team visits schools in the region with play-
annually.
A one-day sports camp for the Power of ers, Sir Purr and the TopCats to motivate and
CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ FitÊ Squad Girls participants. The camp features four inspire kids in this fun-filled fitness event.
An innovative youth physical fitness pro- sports: Carolina Panthers Junior Training
WhatÊ MovesÊ U
gram designed to give elementary teachers Camp, cheerleading, basketball and track &
field. The purpose of the camp is to intro- This NFL-created physical fitness program
an easy-to-use resource to help them pro-
duce the concept of team sports and fitness is designed for middle school students and
vide their students with 30 minutes of
programs, as well as expose the girls to was developed in partnership with the
physical activity each school day. The free
new sports and fitness activities which they American Heart Association. The free cur-
multi-media program is used in thousands
might not have previously experienced. riculum is distributed to middle schools
of classrooms in the Carolinas and features
throughout the Carolinas and is designed to
Panthers players, Sir Purr and the TopCats.
Levine Children’s Hospital Fit Squad incorporate physical activity into daily class-
Kid’s Combine room lessons.
A free, interactive attraction located on the
Panthers practice field held prior to Panthers
11. “ It’s important for kids to be healthy. I feel the efforts we make in
encouraging and educating kids about getting proper exercise will
create good habits that stay with them their whole lives.
—Steve Smith ”
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12. YouthÊ andÊ PrepÊ FootballÊ The Carolina Panthers are strong supporters of
youth and prep football in North and South Carolina and are a League leader in the development
and promotion of the sport. The team is committed to building the sport of football at the grass-
roots level with over 30 team and league-based programs.
ChallengerÊ LeagueÊ FlagÊ Ê youth, middle and high school football National Champions from North
FootballÊ Program players the chance to learn more about and South Carolina. The high school
A flag football league designed to give football and features instruction from display is located inside Bank of
children and young adults with disabili- local high school coaches, referees and America Stadium’s East gate and
ties the opportunity to participate in a area high school players. the youth football display is located
safe, structured recreational program inside the stadium’s South gate.
LittleÊ PanthersÊ GameÊ ofÊ theÊ
and provide participants with the joyful
WeekÊ TVÊ Series AdditionalÊ YouthÊ andÊ PrepÊ
experience of being part of a team. The
Emmy-nominated television series of FootballÊ Programs
program is a partnership between the
four (4) Pop Warner youth football Carolinas Connection • Community
team, Mecklenburg County Park &
games televised “network style” dur- Captain • Harris Teeter High School
Recreation Department’s therapeutic
ing the youth football season. The pro- Football Challenge • High School
recreation division and Pop Warner
gram gives youth football players and 7-on-7 Passing Camp • High School
Football. Carolina Panthers Charities
cheerleaders the thrill of playing in a Coach of the Week • National High
provides grant funding for the program,
televised game and features play-by- School All-Star Combine • NFL/NFF
as well as financial support for the
play commentary, instant replay and Coaching Academy • NFL Flag Football
creation of new Challenger programs
sideline reports. All games are played • NFL Junior Player Development •
throughout the Carolinas.
at Charlotte’s 24,000-seat Memorial Highlight Heroes • Youth Football Team
CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ JuniorÊ Ê Stadium and televised on Time Warner of the Week • Cheer Squad of the
TrainingÊ Camp Cable. Week • NFL Flag Saturdays • Play
The Junior Training Camp travels to Football Month • Pop Warner National
SirÊ PurrÊ BowlÊ HalftimeÊ Exhibition Championship Media Day • Pop
more than 30 communities in North
A halftime favorite of Panthers fans, Warner Simultaneous Kick Off •
and South Carolina each year reaching
this annual youth football exhibition Pop Warner Football Travel Grant
over 7,500 children. The free, non-
provides kids with the experience of a Program • Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
contact grassroots program teaches
lifetime…playing in front of 70,000 fans Partnership • Scout.com Combine •
football position skills and encourages
in an NFL stadium. USA Football Coaching School • USA
children to lead active and fit lifestyles.
Youth Football Forum • Youth Football
FootballÊ MomÊ 101 YouthÊ andÊ HighÊ SchoolÊ Ê
Post • Youth Football and Cheerleading
WallÊ ofÊ Champions
The Carolina Panthers partner with the Coach Recruitment Drive • ESL Flag
The Wall of Champions are two
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Athletic Football • High School Girls Flag
museum-style exhibits featuring framed
Department to offer this free, two-hour Football • Youth Football Camp
jerseys of high school football state
workshop held at Bank of America • Youth Football Jamboree
champions from North and South
Stadium. The program gives moms of
Carolina, plus all Youth Football
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13. “ Teamwork, dedication and responsibility are some of the basic
values that kids learn through football, and those lessons stick
with them as they grow into the people they will become.
—Donte’ Curry ”
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14. SirÊ PurrÊ andÊ theÊ TopCatsÊ The Panthers loveable and energetic mascot,
Sir Purr and the Panthers TopCats cheerleaders provide support to the team’s outreach
programs by participating in team, community and charity events throughout the year.
They support the team’s work at schools, hospitals, and events for organizations such
as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the United Way and other non-profit health and human
services agencies. In addition to supporting the team’s community outreach programs,
Sir Purr and the TopCats make hundreds of appearances annually.
Purr’s Pals Sack the EOG’s JuniorÊ TopCats
Sir Purr has partnered with Big Brothers During each spring, Sir Purr and a During each fall, girls from across the
Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte to member of the TopCats visit area Carolinas have an opportunity to team
befriend eight “Littles” each season. schools to help the students get ready up with the TopCats and learn dance
In addition to regular email and written for important End of Grade testing by and cheer skills during a three-day
correspondence with Sir Purr, each providing valuable test-taking tips in clinic. At the end of the clinic, the
Little and Big are invited to a Panthers a fun-filled program. Junior TopCats shining moment is
game as Sir Purr’s special guests in a performance during halftime of a
which they enjoy the memorable expe-
Sir Purr’s Hospital Visit Panthers home game.
rience of delivering the game ball to Sir Purr makes frequent visits to the
Sir Purr on the field prior to kickoff. Levine Children’s Hospital at Carolinas LoveÊ inÊ theÊ Community
Medical Center spreading cheer to “Love in the Community” is the theme
patients and their families. of the TopCats and TopCats alumnae
charitable endeavors. The squad annu-
ally selects a variety of community
initiatives to support through their
volunteerism efforts.
Ò Ê There is true joy in helping others. It is a privilege
forÊ meÊ toÊ representÊ theÊ organizationÊ inÊ suchÊ aÊ wayÊ
thatÊ allowsÊ meÊ toÊ serveÊ theÊ community.Ê
Ñ DeAnna
TopCat Pro-Bowl Representative
Ó
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16. CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ CharitiesÊ Carolina Panthers Charities works year-round
to assess the needs of communities within North and South Carolina and to help impact positive
change. Since its inception, the team has made charitable contributions and donations to hundreds
of deserving agencies and non-profit organizations.
CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ CharitiesÊ of graduate degrees. The $10,000 competing on the Bank of America
GrantsÊ Program scholarships are awarded on the basis Stadium game field and the Panthers
Since 1994, Carolina Panthers Charities of leadership, citizenship and academic practice fields. This unique event is a
has helped hundreds of worthy non- merit. perennial sell out and has raised over
profit agencies in the Carolinas meet $150,000 to support community
KeepÊ PoundingÊ Campaign assets including the Levine Children’s
the needs of their communities through
The Keep Pounding campaign pro- Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center
an annual grants program. Panthers
vides an ongoing effort with a variety and the Carolina Panthers Courage
Charities supports a wide range of
of initiatives to support the Keep House.
youth initiatives including arts, athletic,
Pounding Fund, which is administered
civic, educational and human service
by Carolinas HealthCare Foundation. NFLÊ LocalÊ AgencyÊ GrantsÊ Program
programs.
The Keep Pounding campaign is the Each season, 50–75 youth athletic orga-
CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ PlayersÊ SamÊ team’s signature effort to assist in the nizations in the Carolinas receive grants
MillsÊ MemorialÊ ScholarshipÊ Fund medical research efforts in the fight up to $3,500 each from the NFL and
The Carolina Panthers Players Sam against cancer at Carolinas Medical the Carolina Panthers to assist in the
Mills Memorial Scholarship was estab- Center’s Blumenthal Cancer Center. development of youth football programs.
lished to honor the late Sam Mills,
KeepÊ PoundingÊ GameÊ DayÊ Ê NFLÊ GrassrootsÊ FieldÊ Grants
the team’s beloved player and coach.
SilentÊ Auction Through a partnership with the NFL
The $5,100 scholarship is funded by
Fans of the Carolina Panthers have the Youth Football Fund and LISC, a com-
Panthers players and recognizes grad-
opportunity to bid on authentic Panthers munity development organization, the
uating senior high school student-
memorabilia prior to each home game team has helped award $550,000 in
athletes on the basis of academic
at the Panthers CatWalk game day grants during the past six years to build
achievement, school and community
attraction, and at the Red Zone on youth football fields in the Carolinas to
involvement and record of leadership
the stadium’s club level. All proceeds benefit organizations such as the Boys
and citizenship.
benefit the Keep Pounding Fund. & Girls Club, Pop Warner Football and
CarolinaÊ PanthersÊ Ê The Salvation Army.
ScholarshipÊ Fund MillerÊ LiteÊ WeekendÊ WarriorÊ FlagÊ
FootballÊ Tournament
The team awards annual scholarships
Each spring, 128 adult flag football
to college student-athletes in North
teams experience the thrill of
and South Carolina who are in pursuit
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17. “ Giving others the gift of resources can help in
ways that are hard to imagine. A well-planted
seed can grow into something bigger than
you ever imagined.
”
—Steve Smith
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18. DonationsÊ The Carolina Panthers are proud to provide needed support to our friends and
neighbors across the region. Each year the team makes contributions to hundreds of community
groups, non-profit agencies and schools through grants funding, merchandise donations and player
appearances. The following is a sample listing of some of organizations throughout the Carolinas
that have recently received assistance from the team.
A Better World Communities in Schools of the Charleston Fuller GT Magnet Elementary School
A Second Breath Foundation Area, Inc. Gaston County Family YMCA
Abbeville Area Medical Center Community Health Services George Rogers Foundation of the Carolinas, Inc.
ACORN Community Organization Craven Regional Medical Center Foundation Germanton Elementary School
Albemarle Road Elementary Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America GFWC Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman’s Club
Allegro Foundation Cystic Fibrosis Foundation—Carolinas Chapter Girl Scouts
ALS Association David W. Butler High School Glen Alpine Elementary School
Alzheimer’s Association Davidson County Community Action, Inc. Gold Hill Elementary
Ambassador Baptist College Davidson United Methodist Church Golden Strip Family YMCA
American Cancer Society Deeper Life Helping Hand Ministry Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
American Children’s Home Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity Goose Creek High School
American Diabetes Association Denver Lake Norman Rotary Club Granite Quarry Elementary School
American Exchange Improvements Dimes for Darfur Greater Carolinas Red Cross
American Heart Association disAbility Resource Center Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce
American Red Cross Discovery Place Kids & Tourism
American Renaissance Middle School Donor’s Choose Gregg Middle School
Anderson Soccer Academy Down Syndrome Association of Charlotte Guilford County Animal Shelter
Animal Protection Society of Durham Downtown Middle School Gulf War Memorial
Anitoch Elementary Drayton Hall Elementary H.L. McCrorey Family Branch
Annunciation Catholic School Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Bern
Arthritis Foundation-Carolinas Chapter Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center Halifax Regional Medical Center
Autism Society of North Carolina Durham Teacher Warehouse Corp. Hallyburton Elementary
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America Heart Society of Gaston County
Aycock Middle School East Lincoln High School Helping Hands Clinic of Caldwell County
Baileywick Elementary PTA East Mecklenburg High PTSA Henderson County Department of Social
Bald Head Island Conservancy East Wake Middle School Services
Ballentine Elementary School Easter Seals UCP North Carolina Hickory Parks & Recreation Department
Barber-Scotia College Eastside Academy High Point-Thomasville Chapter American
Barnardsville Baptist Church Eckerd Youth Alternatives: Camp E-Ten-Etu Red Cross
Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund Edisto Beach Elementary School Hilburn Drive Elementary
Baucom Elementary School EdVenture Children’s Museum Hillcrest High School for Camp Spearhead
Baumholder Middle/High School Ellendale Elementary Hilton Head Preparatory School
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Elon College Hispanic Cultural Center of Charlotte/CMS
Boy Scouts of America—York District Emergency Services United of Person Historic Columbia Foundation
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 13 County, Inc. Hope Youth Services, Inc.
Boys & Girls Club of Halifax County Enka High School Athletic Boosters Humane Society of Concord & Greater
Briar Creek Elementary School Fairforest Elementary School Cabarrus County
BSA Troop 49—Back Creek ARP Church Faith Christian School Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Buford Elementary School Fall Creek Elementary School Impact Sports International
Buncombe County Medical Society Foundation Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Indian Trail Elementary School
Cabarrus County Group Homes Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc. Iraqi Freedom Veteran Association
Cape Fear Christian Academy Fellowship of Christian Athletes Jacob’s Ladder Job Center, Inc.
Carolinas Chapter Arthritis Foundation Ferndale Middle School Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital at Northeast
Castle Heights Middle School Field of Dreams Foundation Medical Center
Catawba Care Coalition Fisher House Foundation, Inc. Jefferson Elementary School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Branch of the NAACP Florence Area Literacy Council Jimmy V Foundation
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Forestview High School John Chavis Middle School
Chatham Parks Foundation Foster Care of Spartanburg John Motley Morehead Elementary School
Children’s Museum of Wilmington Foundation Fighting Blindness Johnston County Arts Council
Clinton Elementary School Four Oaks Elementary School Jonesville Elementary
Coats Area Chamber of Commerce Frank Adoption Center Joshua’s Farm
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19. Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Shriners’ Hospitals for Children
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation North Carolina Gang Investigators Association SOAR Academy
International North Carolina High School Athletic Association Souper Bowl of Caring
Kappa Alpha Chapter Novant Health—Forsyth Medical Center South Carolina Victim Assistance Network
Kennedy Middle School Nursery Road Elementary School Spartanburg Boys Home
Kensington Elementary School Oak Pointe Elementary School Special Olympics
Kershaw Elementary Oakview Elementary School Steele Creek Athletic Association
Kids ‘N Community Foundation Ocean Bay Elementary PTO Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter School
KinderCare Learning Centers Old Fort Youth Activities Substance Abuse Prevention Services of the
King Elementary School Old Pointe Elementary PTO Carolinas
Kings Mountain Family YMCA Options to Domestic Violence & Sexual Summersill Elementary PTO
Kinston/Lenoir County One-on-One Assault, Inc. Taste of Lexington
Kiwanis Club of Holly Springs Orange County Pop Warner Terrell Lane Middle
Knights of Columbus of Divine Savior Parish Orange Grove Elementary The Arc of South Carolina
Knightsville Elementary Orange Water and Sewer Authority The Charles Lea Center Foundation, Inc.
Lake Gaston Retirement Village Foundation Orangewood Children’s Home The Enrichment Center of Lee County, Inc.
Lake Norman High School Orchard Park Elementary School PTO, Inc. The Fletcher School
Lake Wylie Elementary School Orchard Street Baptist Church The Matthews Help Center
Lansdowne Elementary School Our Towns Habitat for Humanity—Women’s The National MS Society
Leaphart Elementary School Build The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
Learning Together, Inc. Outreach Alliance for Babies, Inc. of Sumter
Ledford Middle School Overhills High School Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Lee Brothers Side Kick Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Tommy Spoon Memorial Foundation
LifeSpan Services Parkview Community Foundation, Inc. Torrence Elementary School
Lincoln County Literacy Council Peachtree Center Nursing Home Triangle Down Syndrome Network
Lincoln County Rotary Pelion Elementary School Triangle Radio Reading Service
Literacy Council of Wake County Person County Special Olympics Trinity Oaks
Little River Elementary Piedmont Adult Living Services Tustin Memorial Academy
Long Bay Symphony Guild Pilot Elementary School U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Lowell Elementary PTO Pinehurst Elementary School Union County Community Shelter
Lowrance Middle School Pleasant Ridge Elementary Union County Public Schools
MacKay Foundation for Cancer Research Pleasant Union Elementary School Union Cross Elementary
Maiden Air Force JROTC Booster Club Polk County Youth Football and Cheerleading United Negro College Fund
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Association United Way
Western NC Pontiac Elementary PTO Unity/Sardis Relay for Life
March of Dimes Foundation Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. University Meadows Elementary School
Marine Corps Celebrity Classic Pope Air Force Base-USAF 43d Services Urban League of Central Carolinas
McAlpine Elementary School Squadron US Military/British American Committee
Meals on Wheels of Asheville and Buncombe Pre-Kindergarten Programs Charlotte- USO North Carolina, Inc.
County Mecklenburg Schools Valdese Elementary School
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Providence Spring Elementary School Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mecklenburg Optimist Club Pulmonary Hypertension Association Victory Junction Gang Camp
Mental Health Association of NC, Inc. Queen’s Grant Community School Virginia Williamson Elementary
Methodist Home for Children R.P. Dawkins Middle School Volunteer’s for Youth, Inc.
Metrolina AIDS Project Rady Jewish Community Centre Waccamaw Youth Center, Inc.
Mid-America Pop Warner Raleigh Jaycees Wake Forest Boys & Girls Club
Middle Creek Elementary School PTA Raleigh Rescue Mission Washington Park Elementary School
Monroe Middle School Rama Road Elementary Wayne County USBC Youth Association
Moses Cone Health System Ramseur Elementary School Waxhaw Elementary School
Mothers Unlimited of North Carolina Reach of Macon County West Buncombe Elementary
Mount Gallant Elementary Rex Hospital West Iredell Dialysis Center
Mount Pleasant High School Rich Hill VFD Ladies Auxiliary White Knoll High School
Mt. Airy Elementary School Richland Sertoma Club Williamsburg County Boys to Men Club, Inc.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Robert Ward Memorial Education Trust Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network
Myers Park High School Rock Hill High School Band of Distinction Wilson County Humane Society
National Alliance on Mental Illness Rockingham Moose Lodge Winget Park Elementary
National Association for Campus Activities Ronald McDonald House Winston-Salem State University
National Association for Gifted Children Room at the Inn, Inc. Women’s Sport Foundation
National Kidney Foundation Rowan County Pregnancy Counseling Center Woodland Elementary School
Navy Operational Support Center Rutherford Hospital Foundation, Inc. World Children’s Foundation
Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. Sacred Heart Cathedral School Wrightsville Beach Elementary
New Beginnings Community Church Saint Michael Catholic School Yates Mill Elementary PTA
New Covenant Fellowship Church, Inc Salisbury Parks & Recreation Department YMCA of Greater Charlotte-Lake Norman
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Scotland Memorial Foundation Branch
Foundation Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Inc. York County Government Employees
New Hope Elementary Selwyn Elementary School Youth Against Crime & Dream Team
Nickelby Project, Inc. Shelter Home of Caldwell County Coaches Club
North Albemarle Baptist Church Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Zetas of Charlotte Benevolent Foundation
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