Agencies Addressing
Social Determinant Issues
The Greater Cabarrus Foundation is proud to support local nonprofit agencies dedicated to addressing the most critical social determinant issues in our community. These organizations work tirelessly to improve the quality of life by focusing on following key areas the Foundation has identified as the most critical:
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Food Security and Nutrition
- Healthcare
- Housing and Homelessness
By addressing these fundamental social issues, these organizations are making a lasting impact on individuals and families, ensuring a safer, healthier, and more prosperous future for all in our community. Explore the remarkable efforts of these nonprofits and learn how they are driving meaningful change in Cabarrus County.
Click on the tabs to view the nonprofit agencies for each category.
Academic Learning Center
Mission:
To help students experience academic growth, encourage self esteem, and develop skills needed for success.
Learn more at academiclearningcenter.com.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cabarrus County
Mission:
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Learn more at bbbscentralcarolinas.org/cabarrus-county.
Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County
Mission:
Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Learn more at bgclubcab.org.
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children
Mission:
To implement programs in health, early education and family support for children ages 0-5 in Cabarrus County with community partners.
Learn more at cabarruspartnership.org.
Cooperative Christian Ministry
Mission:
To provide immediate assistance to members of our community who are experiencing crisis in the areas of food, housing, or finances while engaging them in a series of actions that will empower them to move beyond crisis.
Learn more at cooperativeministry.com.
El Puente Hispano
Mission:
To educate, empower and celebrate the Hispanic community as we strengthen our connections and bonds within Cabarrus County.
Learn more at elpuentehispanonc.org.
Endless Opportunities
Mission:
For all children to have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop at their maximum potential.
Learn more at endlessopportunities.org.
Families First of Cabarrus County
Mission:
Nurturing children, empowering parents, and strengthening families to flourish for generations.
Learn more at familiesfirstcc.org.
Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County
Mission:
Transforming lives and our community by uniting all of Cabarrus County around the cause of decent, affordable housing for everyone.
Learn more at habitatcabarrus.org.
In Bloom Advocacy
Mission:
In Bloom Advocacy seeks to achieve a personalized education to meet the unique needs of every child.
Learn more at inbloomadvocacy.com.
International Center for Community Development (Formerly the Hispanic Learning Center)
Mission:
Dedicated to promoting community and economic development. The Center sets the pace for public services and community education through a unique combination of after school and adult learning, youth development, and improving human condition for low income, under served, at-risk and the disadvantaged in collaboration with communities.
Learn more at iccdconcord.org.
Logan Community Child Development Center
Mission:
To create positive change in the lives of the children and families it serves.
Learn more at logancommunitycdc.org.
Mental Health America of Central Carolinas
Mission:
To provide help, offer hope and promote mental wellness.
Learn more at mhaofcc.org.
NAMI Cabarrus
Mission:
Providing advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Learn more at namicabarrus.org.
Prosperity Unlimited
Mission
To offer individuals the opportunity to realize their dreams by learning the skills necessary for home ownership, financial management, and wealth creation.
Learn more at prosperitycdc.org/2024.
P.U.R.E. Excellence
Mission:
To educate, train, model, and coach to help others reach their full potential.
Learn more at pureexcellenceedu.org.
Rise 2 Thrive Family Resource Center
Mission:
To empower children and families by creating pathways to success and eliminating barriers to economic mobility through education and advocacy.
Learn more at rise2thrivefrc.org.
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency
Mission:
Providing services for individuals, children, and families to enhance their quality of life and promote opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Learn more at srcaa.com.
The SUDA Institute
Mission:
To dismantle systemic barriers, diminish stigma, and enhance the overall well-being of mothers and their infants, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all.
Learn more at sudainstitute.org.
Tiny House Big Movement
Mission:
To enhance people’s lives while building community.
Learn more at tinyhousebigmovement.org.
Men of Destiny
Mission:
To empower opportunity youth to choose a different path.
Rise 2 Thrive Family Resource Center
Mission:
To empower children and families by creating pathways to success and eliminating barriers to economic mobility through education and advocacy.
Learn more at rise2thrivefrc.org.
Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency
Mission:
Providing services for individuals, children, and families to enhance their quality of life and promote opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Learn more at srcaa.com.
The Salvation Army
Mission:
To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Learn more at salvationarmycabarrusstanly.org.
1CAN
Mission:
To reduce the number of children, seniors & families suffering with food insecurity.
Learn more at your1can.org.
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels
Mission:
To provide one well-balanced hot meal a day each weekday to individuals who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and have no one to prepare one hot meal a day for them.
Learn more at cabarrusmow.org.
Camino Health Center
Mission:
To equip people to live healthy lives.
Learn more at caminohealthcenter.com.
Charity Baptist Church Ministries Food Pantry
Mission:
To lead people to know Christ and grow in their relationship with him.
Learn more at charity.church.
Cooperative Christian Ministry
Mission:
To provide immediate assistance to members of our community who are experiencing crisis in the areas of food, housing, or finances while engaging them in a series of actions that will empower them to move beyond crisis.
Learn more at cooperativeministry.com.
Esthers Heart for Transformation Ministry
Mission:
To equip our youth and their families through various empowerment workshops and programs to fulfill their purpose and destiny. To empower and educate them to express themselves through various outlets and activities.
Learn more at esthersheart.com.
Feed the Souls Food Pantry
Mission:
We strive to share God’s love through serving and feeding those in need in the Midland and surrounding areas.
Learn more at feedthesouls.org.
Harrisburg Food Pantry
Mission:
To provide food to Harrisburg residents who don’t have enough to eat and need help with groceries for their next meal.
Learn more at harrisburgumc.org.
Living Faith Food Pantry
Mission:
To provide a Food Pantry to serve others.
Learn more at lfcob.org.
Mount Pleasant Food Ministry
Mission:
Gives food to needy families in Mount Pleasant School District.
Operation Homeless
Mission:
To heal & elevate hope while meeting basic human needs, one life at a time.
Learn more at operationhomeless.org.
Opportunity House
Mission:
To serve the people of Cabarrus County by providing resources to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of people experiencing homelessness; while collaborating with community constituents to develop and implement practical solutions that address the root causes of homelessness.
Learn more at opphouse.net.
Sonshine Backpack Food Ministry
Mission:
Provides food for school-aged children who are considered food insecure.
Learn more at stjohnsconcord.com.
The Salvation Army
Learn more at salvationarmycabarrusstanly.org.
Cabarrus County Partnership for Children
Mission:
To implement programs in health, early education and family support for children ages 0-5 in Cabarrus County with community partners.
Learn more at cabarruspartnership.org.
Camino Health Center
Mission:
To equip people to live healthy lives.
Learn more at caminohealthcenter.com.
Community Free Clinic
Mission:
To make Cabarrus County healthier.
Learn more at communityfreeclinic.org.
Mental Health America of Central Carolinas
Mission:
To provide help, offer hope and promote mental wellness.
Learn more at mhaofcc.org.
The SUDA Institute
Mission:
To dismantle systemic barriers, diminish stigma, and enhance the overall well-being of mothers and their infants, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all.
Learn more at sudainstitute.org.
Cooperative Christian Ministry
Mission:
To provide immediate assistance to members of our community who are experiencing crisis in the areas of food, housing, or finances while engaging them in a series of actions that will empower them to move beyond crisis.
Learn more at cooperativeministry.com.
Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County
Mission:
Transforming lives and our community by uniting all of Cabarrus County around the cause of decent, affordable housing for everyone.
Learn more at habitatcabarrus.org.
Operation Homeless, Inc.
Mission:
To heal & elevate hope while meeting basic human needs, one life at a time.
Learn more at operationhomeless.org.
Opportunity House
Mission:
To serve the people of Cabarrus County by providing resources to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of people experiencing homelessness; while collaborating with community constituents to develop and implement practical solutions that address the root causes of homelessness.
Learn more at opphouse.net.
Tiny House Big Movement
Mission:
To enhance people’s lives while building community.
Learn more at tinyhousebigmovement.org.
WeBuild Concord
Mission:
To develop equitable access to housing, we acknowledge our part in constructing a community that is inclusive and develops a diverse talent for our region.
Learn more at webuildconcord.org.
Amazing Grace Advocacy
Mission:
Navigates families raising children with disabilities of the brain, by providing knowledge, resources and support that brings guidance, hope and purpose into the life of their child.
Learn more at amazingraceadvocacy.org.
AYA House
Mission:
To provide an affordable, home like environment for adults, age 18 and older who have successfully completed primary residential treatment for substance dependence and who have the sincere desire to remain in a supportive recovering community as the practice and develop their sober lifestyle and continue to grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially.
Learn more at ayahouse.net.
Bethel Enrichment Center
Mission:
Dedicated to providing crisis assistance, educational, recreational, and empowerment opportunities in a safe environment.
Learn more at mybec.org.
Brave Step
Mission:
Empowers individuals who have been impacted by sexual violence.
Learn more at bravestep.org.
Cabarrus Arts Council
Mission:
To present, promote and inspire creativity in our community.
Learn more at cabarrusartscouncil.org.
Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN)
Mission:
To provide safety, shelter and support for battered women and their children and to actively work to end domestic violence in our community.
Learn more at cvan.org.
Coltrane LIFE Center
Mission:
To improve the quality of life for frail and impaired adults and their families through specialized adult daytime services.
Learn more at coltranelifecenter.org.
Elder Orphan Care
Mission:
To expand our reach to serve more of our world’s rapidly aging population, advocate for their care, and encourage others with what we are learning along the way.
Learn more at elderorphancare.com.
InReach
Mission:
Empowering people we support to realize that their goals, aspirations, and dreams are within reach.
Learn more at inreachnc.org.
Junior Charity League of Concord
Mission:
To improve the lives of our neighbors through active volunteerism by providing basic needs, educational programs and social services.
Learn more at jclofconcord.com.
Kannapolis African-American Museum and Cultural Center
Mission:
To collect and preserve the history and culture of African-Americans in Cabarrus and Rowan County, North Carolina.
Learn more at kaa-macc.org.
Piedmont Residential Development Center
Learn more at prdc.org.
Present Age Ministries
Mission:
Committed to combatting the sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of teen girls.
Learn more at presentageministries.org.
Sandhills Adult & Teen Challenge
Mission:
To develop physically fit, mentally sound, emotionally stable, and spiritually-alive world changers through Christ-centered treatment and solutions.
Learn more at sandhillstc.org.
The Lantern Project
Mission:
Protecting kids from, and empowering parents to be educated about human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Learn more at thelantern.net.
The Open Door House
Mission:
Equipping vulnerable young adults including those who have aged out of foster care to thrive instead of survive through supportive housing, structured programs, and mentoring.
Learn more at theopendoorhouse.org.
What Matters Most
Mission:
To obtain and provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in and around North Carolina.
Learn more at whatmattersmostnc.com.
Wings of Eagles Ranch
Mission:
To provide an accepting, loving and fun environment where people can grow toward the best version of themselves.
We have attempted to document and share all the Cabarrus County nonprofit agencies addressing the social determinant issues listed above. If we have missed an organization, a mission has changed, or a new nonprofit organization is formed in Cabarrus County whose mission is dedicated to alleviating one or more of these social determinant issues, PLEASE NOTIFY us so we can update this page.
