Wildlife and nature

Animal shelters and rescues

Theater and dance

Rivers, parks and trails

Hunger and food

Schools and learning

Housing and homelessness

Community health

Mental health

Mentoring and foster care

Legal help and rights

Jobs and money help

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Everywhere

The Collective Workshop

Royal Animal Refuge

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta

Georgia Advancing Communities Together

Atlanta Writers Club

Cobb Collaborative

Bosleys Place

Jewish Fertility Foundation

As a nonprofit based in the Triangle, Activate Good connects people who want to help with causes that need support, bridging the gap between compassion and impact.
We identify community needs, mobilize changemakers of all ages, and provide education to help individuals and groups take meaningful action. Whether someone’s volunteering for the first time or leading a company-wide service initiative, we’re here to make it easy to get involved.
Activate Good exists to support our region by empowering people and strengthening local causes.
We collaborate with 600+ community organizations across the Triangle, connecting them with the volunteers, skills, and resources they need to meet urgent challenges and grow their impact.
We’re reimagining what it means to “help.” Volunteering is just one way to make an impact, but so is mentoring, donating, attending a workshop, or raising awareness.
It takes a wide variety of actions to spark lasting change. That’s why Activate Good is here: to invite more people in, create more pathways to participate, and amplify the ripple effects of doing good.
We work to break down barriers to access and opportunity, making sure everyone feels welcomed, seen, and empowered to act.
Change doesn’t happen in silos. We honor the ways issues intersect, and we bring people together to co-create solutions.
We’re always listening, growing, and evolving, because communities deserve organizations that show up thoughtfully and consistently.

Gig for Good

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Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week in the Triangle: Volunteer, Learn & Take Action

Family Volunteer Day

Community Spotlight: Book Harvest

Triangle Businesses for Good Summit highlights new strategies for employee engagement and community impact

TBG 2026 Speakers

TBG 2026 Sessions

Activate Good Celebrates National Volunteer Week

Gig for Good 2025

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Krystal Hare

Ethan Gabriel

Corrie MacNeil

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🎸🌧️Rain or shine, we are rocking for good! A little rain won’t stop this party (we will just move it indoors)! Join us tonight from 6:00-9:00 at @bowstringpizzabrewyard for live music from @thepseudocowboys and @jasonadamomusic, raffles, silent auction fun, and plenty of good vibes as we celebrate changemakers with our annual Spark Awards emceed by Sarah King! ⚡️Come rock with us, and celebrate people powered impact! 🎟️Tickets: ActivateGood.org/gig-for-good #peoplepower #dogoodbekindchangetheworld

Gig For Good is TOMORROW!! Who’s excited? We sure are! Come out to @bowstringpizzabrewyard to see our Annual Spark Awards with performances from @jasonadamomusic and @thepseudocowboys Get your ticket through the link in our bio!

Your Weekly Volunteer Guide is Here! November 7- @wakeaudubon Volunteers will help remove litter from the Little Rock Creek Trash Trap and surrounding streambank. Tasks include collecting trash, helping reduce waterway pollution, and protecting local wildlife and water quality. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/4pFcFblYlO November 7- @endlesssportsnc Volunteers 13+ will encourage and assist bowlers of all abilities, helping with bowling equipment and creating a fun, inclusive environment where everyone feels supported. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/sHiyMjv7LL November 14- Wake County Health and Human Services Volunteers 15+ will help cut, split, load, and deliver firewood to low-income Wake County residents, providing warmth and relief during the winter months. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/pbfwGCswZP Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

Who’s ready for some amazing singing at our Gig For Good THIS FRIDAY November 6th!! Without annual Spark Awards, The Jason Adamo Band and the Pseudo Cowboys at Bowstring Brew Yard starting at 6pm!! Grab your ticket today! https://activategood.org/gig-for-good/

At Gig for Good, we’re turning up the volume on GOOD with the Spark Awards! 🏆 Join us as we celebrate the incredible young changemakers, all-in families, inspiring individuals, community-minded businesses, nonprofits, and schools making a real difference across our community. From building capacity and connecting communities to sparking new ideas and being good neighbors, these changemakers prove that when people show up for good, the impact shines bright! 💛 🎸 Come for the music, stay for the celebration, and cheer on the people powering good at Gig for Good on November 6! 🎟️ Grab your tickets at activategood.org/gig-for-good

Your team wants to do good. We can help make it happen! Whether you’re looking to bring coworkers together, put your company’s values into action, or make a tangible difference for local nonprofits and schools, Activate Good can help you create a volunteer experience that fits your team. 💡 Custom projects. Real community needs. Meaningful impact. You bring the people power. We’ll help connect the dots to make good happen! 📩 Ready to plan something meaningful with your team? Contact Activate Good to start building a custom volunteer project or your annual service calendar. #CSR #TriangleBusinessesForGood #employeeengagement

We are ONE WEEK out from our Gig For Good next Friday November 6th! Come out to see The Jason Adam’s Band and The Pseudo Cowboys starting at 6pm at Bowstring Brewyard! Our Gig For Good will feature our annual Spark Awards which highlight those who have made amazing contributions and impacts to the community throughout the Greater Triangle Area! Grab your ticket TODAY! https://activategood.org/gig-for-good/ @jasonadamomusic @thepseudocowboys @bowstringpizzabrewyard

Your Weekly Volunteer Guide is Here! November 1 - @quiltmakercafe Volunteers will assist with waffle preparation and service at the Quiltmaker Café. Tasks include stocking supplies, keeping the station clean, and supporting the café’s mission of good food for all. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/lETrCIf80P November 3 - @houseoffortitudenc Volunteers ages 21+ will tutor students in grades 1–8 in English, writing, or math, providing weekly support to help them build confidence and succeed academically. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/9kcxNoBEwb November 5 - @hopehouseraleigh Join a fun-filled pickleball tournament for a great cause! Team up with a partner or cheer on the players while supporting programs that empower teen moms. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/PSrxptHB75 Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

🎼Listen to those AMAZING VOICES! 🎤 Come on out and see The Jason Adamo Band and The Pseudo Cowboys at Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, Friday, November 6th! This year, Gig for Good will also feature Activate Good's annual Spark Awards, highlighting those who have made amazing contributions to the community across the Greater Triangle! Grab a ticket TODAY to get in on the fun! ⚡ https://activategood.org/gig-for-good/ @jasonadamomusic @thepseudocowboys @bowstringpizzabrewyard

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY: Good vibes, great people, and GOOD for our community! We’re throwing it back to unforgettable moments from past Gig for Good and Spark Awards celebrations as we are getting ready to make MORE memories! Join us Friday, November 6, from 6–9 PM at @bowstringpizzabrewyard in Raleigh for live music with @jasonadamomusic and @thepseudocowboys, community impact, raffles, a silent auction, and a celebration of the people making good things happen across the Triangle! 🎟️ Grab your tickets, bring your crew, and let’s make this year’s event one to remember! 👉 Get tickets at activategood.org/gig-for-good #GigForGood #SparkAwards #DoGoodBeKindChangetheWorld

Your Weekly Volunteer Guide is Here! October 25 - @upliftlaundrytruck Volunteers will help families access free laundry services at the Fall Festival! Tasks include check-in, distributing supplies, and creating a welcoming experience. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/iH4S0EVoEg October 29 - @studentudurham Volunteers (ages 18+) will help bring Student U’s Fall Fest to life! Tasks include decorating, running craft stations, serving food, and event cleanup. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/gYgBLTte82 October 30 - @families2gether Help local families enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal! Sponsor a family by gathering holiday essentials, assembling a meal basket, and delivering it to support families rebuilding stability. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/ijPKCdq1VV Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

Today we celebrate the 6th anniversary of @raleighcleanup, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a litter-free Raleigh through the power of community. In 6 years, their force of over 3k volunteers has removed over 512k lbs. of litter, and over $157,179 in wages has been paid to 109 Workforce members. We are proud to partner with The Great Raleigh Cleanup and to support their green efforts across Raleigh. Want to learn more? Check out this recent "Good Talk" with the Founder and Executive Director, Preston Ross. https://youtu.be/-ihl4vAyiAk?si=XsOrBzF65FYaJ8Tp

🎙️ Good Talk is back with Episode 2, featuring @wakeedpa! ✨ Good Talk, an interview series by Activate Good, spotlights the local nonprofits, changemakers, community leaders, and passionate people working to meet real needs and make a lasting impact. From inspiring missions to powerful movements, get to know the people making a difference across the Greater Triangle and discover how YOU can be part of the good happening in our community! 🙌💛 A special shoutout to @bbbcarolinas serving Eastern Carolinas for supporting our mission and generously sharing their fabulous production space with us! 🎬👏 Link to the full video: https://youtu.be/DMSJaFk0l78

Your Weekly Volunteer Guide is Here! October 17 - @ncgrtgardensriverstrails Volunteers (ages 8+) will help care for the community garden and support the pop-up market! Tasks include gardening, litter cleanup, vendor setup, and fun family activities. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/KyzbMVEpEV October 20 - @freshstartdurham Volunteers (18+) will support our unhoused neighbors by providing access to showers, supplies, and a welcoming, friendly environment! Roles include greeting guests, distributing supplies, guiding guests to shower suites, and cleaning between visits. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/wZnr2OeHb1 October 23 - @fightfor1ofus Volunteers (18+) will help support the Love is Bald Golf Tournament, raising funds and awareness for 1ofUs! Roles include event check-in, raffle support, putting challenge assistance, and setup and cleanup. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/Sq4S89YXlw Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

Thank you to the volunteers from @chghealthcare for having Activate Good back to provide a service break during your annual meeting. We loved seeing so many returning faces! Your amazing group of volunteers rolled out over 500 kits of supplies, snacks and beautifully crafted notes for students and teachers at Spring Valley Elementary in Durham. We are so grateful to have you as a partner supporting the eLOVEate Schools project. Can't wait to see you next year!

Families! It is time to GIVE IT FORWARD! Family Volunteer Day registration is NOW OPEN! Family Volunteer Day 2026 is BACK @marblesraleigh in Venture Hall! Gather your loved ones and participate in Family Volunteer Day on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026! Register here! https://x.gldn.io/e/jeg4MdVGZ6b

Your weekly volunteer guide is here! October 10 - @bandtogether_nc Volunteers (17+) will help keep the energy high during Shift 2 of the Mighty Giveback Main Event! Roles include food & beverage, guest support, gatekeeping, jump team, and more! https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/iDimftrgqm October 11 - Food 4 Thought Raleigh Volunteers (18+) will help distribute fresh produce to food-insecure neighbors downtown! Roles include produce setup, guest support, grocery bag distribution, and cleanup. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/aY33Vk9Au0 October 13 - @wewillwalkwithyou Volunteers (18+) will assist with adaptive cooking classes in Durham! Help teach cooking basics, adapt techniques, and create a safe, welcoming kitchen where participants can build confidence and independence. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/5xJ5FpkT6b October 14 - @weplantitforward Volunteers (12+) will help prepare trees and supplies for an upcoming planting! Roles include counting and labeling trees, organizing tools and materials, and loading the truck. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/4qDuveSt7O Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

There's one month until our annual Gig for Good featuring the Spark Awards! Join us at @BowstringpizzaBrewyard on Nov. 6 for live music from @ThePseudoCowboys & @JasonAdamoMusic. This event will also feature our Spark Awards emceed by Sarah King. We can't wait to celebrate changemakers with you! ⚡Become an Activator today to get a free ticket + discounted tickets!

On October 8 (& beyond!), recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to Activate Good and help mobilize people to meet real community needs across the Triangle. Your giving helps power volunteer projects, build capacity for hundreds of local nonprofits and schools, and turn people power into community impact. This DAF Day put your giving to work. #MyDAFwill #PeoplePower #GiveGood

Volunteers from @fidelityInvestments NC came together to impact Parkwood Elementary this weekend as part of The eLOVEate Schools Project. 32 volunteers tackled beautification projects aimed at impacting teachers and staff at the school, providing supplies, new furniture, cleaning, and organization in 5 teacher spaces across the campus. Volunteers also lent a hand by working in the media center and landscaping the grounds. Thank you, Fidelity Cares Team and the Fidelity Investments NC team members, for being a good neighbor and supporting Parkwood Elementary.

📣 NC state employees: You can make your giving go further! Through the end of the year, designate your SECC gift to Activate Good and help put more people power behind real community needs. 👉 Our SECC code: 4097 Learn more at ncsecc.org. Already supporting us through NCSECC? Thank you! 🙌 We’re grateful to have you on our team. @ncsecc #PeoplePower #NCStateEmployees #Volunteerism

The morning weather is looking BEAUTIFUL! Take that time to come on out and support the NC Victims Assistance Network in their Memorial Garden tomorrow from 10 am to 1 pm! 🌳 Register here: https://volunteer.activategood.org/opportunities/U24scOiz9l?%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1486012973605276780&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXr9BLz0nJ08vM10%2FVD%2FM3MMw2LHMKNUuyrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAgrmHwDkAAAA%3D"

We’re still reflecting on all the good that happened during our 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event. ❤️ Hundreds of you showed up, pitched in, and turned remembrance into action, and the impact is still unfolding. 🙌 800+ participants in nearly 40 projects ⏱️ 1,600+ hours of service ✏️ 1,000 school supply kits for eLOVEate Schools 🍼 49,500 diapers wrapped with the Diaper Bank of NC 🧼 850 hygiene kits assembled 🩸 35 pints of blood donated 📚 250 reading kits assembled 🧶 21 blankets made 💪 800+ hours of capacity-building support for more than 25 organizations These numbers only tell part of the story. Behind every kit, diaper, blanket, donation, and hour were people choosing to show up for their community. We’re grateful for every person who helped make this day (and all of this impact!) possible, and we hope to see you at our upcoming days of service. Service unites. ❤️ Special thanks to the @raleighgov for your partnership! @911Day @AmeriCorps #911Day2026 📸 Photo credit to @TwoDots.Studio and @LightCreativePhoto

Your weekly volunteer guide is here! October 10 - @bandtogether_nc Volunteers (17+) will help keep the energy high during Shift 2 of the Mighty Giveback Main Event! Roles include food & beverage, guest support, gatekeeping, jump team, and more! https://x.gldn.io/e/BA4wbODUH6b October 1 - The Giving Tree at Covenant Volunteers will welcome neighbors, stock and organize food, assist with shopping and distribution, and help create a welcoming, dignified pantry experience for families in need. https://x.gldn.io/e/XB3OgbT2N6b October 3 - @clickphotofest Volunteers will help with check-ins, room setup, booth support, and assisting workshop artists while experiencing the inspiring world of photography behind the scenes. https://x.gldn.io/e/KKQ7wwD6N6b October 4- Safe Routes to School (Durham) Volunteers will help kids build bike and scooter confidence by guiding them through a fun traffic course, chatting with families, monitoring safety, and helping with setup and cleanup. https://x.gldn.io/e/TmfQn6F6N6b October 29 - @hopehouseraleigh Volunteers (25+) will learn how Hope House Raleigh supports teen moms and their children and explore ways to get involved! https://x.gldn.io/e/T9JKjJx6N6b Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

📣 Last call to apply for our Board of Directors! Interested in helping shape the future of volunteerism and strengthen communities across the Triangle? Board applications are due September 30. We’re looking for community-minded leaders ready to bring their ideas, connections, and passion for service to Activate Good. Ready to raise your hand? Apply by September 30! 👉 Apply here: https://activategood.org/board-commitment/

🏡 Happy Good Neighbor Day! In a time when loneliness is on the rise, being a good neighbor matters more than ever. Let’s reverse the epidemic of loneliness with one connection, one helping hand, one act of service at a time. 💚 Volunteer with Activate Good. 🧡 Donate to help us connect more people with meaningful ways to serve and meet real community needs. Good neighbors don’t just live in communities. They show up for them. 🙌 When more of us raise our hands, our whole community gets stronger. Find a way to #dogood today: https://activategood.org/ #GoodNeighborDay #PeoplePower #Volunteerism

💗 It's 9/25 - Give Like Dolly Day! ✨ How will you Give Like Dolly? Celebrate Dolly’s legacy by giving your time. ☕First, pour a cup of ambition, and then register to volunteer with a local literacy organization. From hosting a collection for books to volunteering to support reading programs, there are plenty of ways to help our community’s youngest readers dream big. 📙Find a literacy volunteer opportunity with Activate Good and give a little Dolly-style good! https://volunteer.activategood.org/ #GiveLikeDolly #DollyDay #Literacy #Volunteer

Your weekly volunteer guide is here! September 26 - @nc_victim_assistance_network Volunteers (18+) will help honor the lives of homicide victims by setting up memorial photo posters and staffing a water station for participants during NCVAN’s annual 5K Run/Walk. https://x.gldn.io/e/zBpBTIqlB6b September 26 - @_swanec_ Volunteers will help restore a healthy native ecosystem by removing invasive plants from a riparian buffer, supporting biodiversity and the natural beauty of the Scottish Hills neighborhood. https://x.gldn.io/e/ZCNee2rlB6b September 26 - @wewillwalkwithyou Volunteers (16+) will help create a welcoming, inclusive space where teens and adults of all abilities can connect, play games, enjoy crafts, and feel a sense of belonging at The Social Club. https://x.gldn.io/e/QdCgXCtlB6b September 26 - @wake.smartstart Volunteers (18+) will help celebrate 30 years of service by welcoming guests, assisting with event activities, and supporting setup and breakdown at their “Pearls of Promise” anniversary event. https://x.gldn.io/e/BuDzQrulB6b September 26 - @eyesearsnoseandpaws Volunteers (16+) will provide ongoing care, socialization, and basic training for young puppies as they grow toward becoming future service dogs and supporting greater independence for future clients. https://x.gldn.io/e/85onRsxlB6b Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

🎶 Turn up the good! 🎸 Mark your calendars for November 6, and join us for Gig for Good—an evening of live music, community, and celebrating the people who make our region stronger. Rock out with @thepseudocowboys and @jasonadamomusic, cheer on inspiring local changemakers during our 2nd Annual Spark Awards, and enjoy a night where doing good and having fun go hand in hand at @bowstringpizzabrewyard! 🎟️ Tickets are just $25, and Activators (our monthly giving community) receive a complimentary ticket! Come for the music. Stay for the good. Leave inspired. 👉 Learn more and grab your tickets: https://activategood.org/gig-for-good/

Service unites us. During this year's 9/11 Day of Service and 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event, hundreds of volunteers across the Triangle united to remember through action with nearly 40 project shifts supporting various worthy local causes. Over 1,600 hours of volunteer support for 50+ nonprofits and schools was made possible by volunteers in one weekend! Ten parks and school campuses were beautified, 35 units of blood were donated (with 19 donors being first-time donors, 250 Read to Succeed kits were assembled, nearly 50k diapers were wrapped for 990 babies, 1,850 hygiene and school supply kits were assembled, and so much more good got done! Thank You @Americorps @911day @pointsoflight @caterpillarinc @jticareers Enact @theselectgroup @unitedtherapeutics @915wunc @ubs @townebanksocial @lenovo @refiningworkflow Vital Edge Technologies @gotrianglenc Thank you for showing what people power can do. ❤️ #uniteforgood #911Day2026

@activategood is grateful for support from @911day and @americorps that made 1,000 school supply kits and 850 classroom hygiene kits for our eLOVEate Schools possible! The hands of many #volunteers at our 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event personalized, assembled, and boxed the kits, and our team experienced the joy of delivering them to school leaders who were absolutely thrilled to have them for students. ✏️📓🖍️🏫💛 #uniteforgood #911Day2026

Your weekly volunteer guide is here! September 21 - @casanorthcarolina Volunteers (18+) will supervise children and assist with fun activities and enrichment to support families transitioning out of homelessness during Wake County teacher workdays. https://x.gldn.io/e/I5DXPeOLq6b September 24 - @diapertrainnc Volunteers of all ages can host a diaper drive by gathering friends, family, coworkers, or community groups to collect diapers and help stock Diaper Train’s shelves. https://x.gldn.io/e/h8hG2LTLq6b September 25 - @tableraleigh Volunteers (15+) will greet customers, run food and drinks, wash dishes, clean tables, and assist with cafe operations to help create a welcoming community where everyone can enjoy a meal. https://x.gldn.io/e/FXVlIJVLq6b September 25 - @familiesmovingfowardnc Volunteers (25+) will gather feedback from families staying in shelter and share their experiences with staff to help improve programs and policies for the families served. https://x.gldn.io/e/vesZYXXLq6b Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

Thinking about making a bigger impact in your community? This is your sign! Activate Good is seeking passionate, community-minded leaders to join our Board of Directors. If you’re ready to lend your experience, ideas, connections, and people power to help grow the impact of volunteerism across the Triangle, we’d love to hear from you. Applications are due September 30, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to help shape the future of a more connected, engaged, and service-minded community. Apply today: https://activategood.org/board-commitment/ #BoardOfDirectors #CommunityLeadership #Volunteerism

There are so many photos and impacts to come, but for now we want to say: Thank you, Triangle! To every volunteer, nonprofit and school partner, sponsor, community leader, and supporter who made our @911day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance possible — thank you. Together, we honored the day through remembrance, unity, compassion, and action. Thank you for showing the power of people uniting to make a difference. #911Day2026 #UniteforGood #PeoplePower

❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE & 25th ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE EVENT SPONSORS! Because of your support, thousands of Triangle volunteers can come together to remember through action while supporting nonprofits and schools and strengthening our community through service. Thank you for powering people, supporting community, and helping us turn remembrance into action. @911day @AmeriCorps, @PointsofLight, @Caterpillarinc, @jticareers, Enact, @TheSelectGroup, @UnitedTherapeutics, @915WUNC, @UBS, @TowneBankSocial, @Lenovo, @RefiningWorkflow, VitalEdge Technologies, and @GoTriangleNC #911Day #911DayOfService #PeoplePowered #UnitedforGood

Honor 9/11 through service and make a difference in your community. Explore these meaningful ways to give back and make an impact this 9/11! Activate Good Volunteers will honor those lost on 9/11 during the afternoon shift by learning about local causes, serving at hands-on project stations, and coming together in a spirit of unity and reflection. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/QUbnjfJZTl Walnut Creek Elementary School Volunteers (18+) will garden, pick up trash, paint walls, remove marks, and help organize and distribute inventory to beautify and support Walnut Creek Elementary School. https://volunteer.activategood.org/opportunities/bbUC8cvI9n @treesforthetriangle Volunteers (13+) will mulch, remove invasive plant species, pick up trash, and help finish preparing a nursery at Williamson Preserve in Durham, NC for Trees for the Triangle. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/InDFa7gdy8 Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC #9/11

Fidelity Cares Day at Lowe's Grove Middle School 62 Fidelity Teammates took on over a dozen different projects on the campus of Lowe's Grove Middle School as the new school year approaches. Volunteers helped spruce, clean, organize, mulch, weed, and so much more around campus as the LGMS team gets ready to welcome students back. Thank you to @fidelityinvestments for their 10+ year partnership with Lowe's Grove Middle and Activate Good!

This Labor Day, we’re recognizing the nonprofits working every day to strengthen our community. Behind every volunteer opportunity is a partner organization meeting real needs across the Triangle. Many are stretched thin and need support now. Activate Good connects changemakers with causes that matter, making it easy to turn intention into action. As you recharge this weekend, consider how you can show up. It takes YOU to make a difference. Register to help a cause that speaks to you here: https://volunteer.activategood.org/

Honor 9/11 through service and make a difference in your community. Explore these meaningful ways to give back and make an impact this 9/11! @urbancommunityagrinomics Volunteers (10+) will help install fencing, spread gravel, maintain trails, weed and mulch, and stack firewood to bring 2.2 acres of community agriculture space to life in Durham, NC. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/MzVBsvMrx6 @zachstoychest Volunteers (14+) will sort, sticker, inventory, and organize new toy donations to bring joy and a sense of normalcy to children undergoing cancer treatment across North Carolina. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/1vZRyF57CB @rmhc_triangle Volunteers (13+) will help assemble luminary kits by filling sandbags to support the annual Light-A-Luminary Campaign https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/olBo25ZZcK @womenscenterthetriangle Volunteers (13+) will move clothing and essential items to The Women’s Center’s new Day Shelter and organize storage to help support women experiencing homelessness. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/LtqyDPUo58 @garnerprcr Volunteers (14+) will remove invasive plants at White Deer Park to help native species thrive and protect local wildlife. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/2oup5fHmQP Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC #9/11

Activate Good's YVC Summer of Service officially comes to a close! 15 teen volunteers served at 5 different non-profits and completed 225 hours of service! Thank you so much to all of our community partners who allowed our youth volunteers to learn about the different causes in the Greater Triangle! Thank you to: @wakecountyarmy @specialolympics_nc @treesforthetriangle @raleighcleanup @noteinthepocket

Ready to take your leadership to the next level? ⚡Applications are now open to join Activate Good’s Board of Directors for the 2027 term! Learn more and apply today: https://activategood.org/board-commitment/ #BoardofDirectors #Leadership #Changemakers

This September 11, don’t just remember. Do something. ❤️ The Triangle will come together for Activate Good’s 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event — with 400+ volunteers per shift tackling hands-on projects, plus nearly 40 additional service projects happening across the region. Together, we’ll remember, unite, and serve — turning remembrance into meaningful action. #Uniteforgood, and make an impact. Register to attend the Remembrance Event or take on a project in the Triangle here: https://activategood.org/9-11-service-remembrance/ #911DayOfService26 #ActivateGood #PeoplePower #911Day

Our annual 9/11 Day of Service menu of projects is now live! The opportunity to pause, remember, and do something meaningful in response to the 25th anniversary of a day our nation will never forget is here. Join us we honor the victims, survivors, first responders, military members, and everyday heroes of September 11 through meaningful acts of service. ⚪️Register here to volunteer at the Remembrance Event or to help at one of the nearly 40 projects happening Friday, Sept. 11th through Sunday, Sept. 13th: https://activategood.org/9-11-service-remembrance/ ⚪️This year we give special thanks to support from @911day and @americorps! #UniteForGood #911Day #neverforget

Projects! Projects! Projects! Check out the amazing opportunities that you can participate in for the community! 1. August 20, 2026 Communities in Partnership (East Durham) Food Distribution Participants will assist with our self serve food distribution. There may be some light prep work done prior to the start. One may be asked to assist those with mobility issues with their shopping and transporting to their vehicles. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/TVstcVYotT 2. August 22 Families Together Volunteers will help table at stations providing snow cones, handing out school supplies, manning the information table, and raffle station. They will also help with set up the morning of the event, and cleaning up as needed. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/p13ROVD9L0 3. August 23 NAMI Wake County Join a virtual info session to learn about volunteer roles with NAMI Wake County supporting mental health programs and peer groups. No experience needed! https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/9jMMhFj2wc 4. August 25 CASA CASA's King's Ridge receives large deliveries of bread and fresh produce on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Volunteers help to receive the food and then stock the community kitchen and food pantry. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/UZNIFALNLJ

We want to wish everyone a Happy National Nonprofit Day! We celebrated by having our second Community Partner Meet and Greet of 2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us for moments of collaboration and connection to learn about our respective organizations and how we can best support each other!

Come on out and serve with these AMAZING organizations! 1. 8/14 - The Umstead Coalition - Volunteers will organize the historic benches and tables for seating, as well as putting up temporary lighting and refreshments. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/o4Jf2bR8Kd 2. 8/15 - @ripeforrevival - Ripe for Revival -Volunteers are the key ingredient to successful Mobile Market events! This role includes greeting and assisting shoppers, check-out support, and market set-up and clean-up. This is a huge community event with over 3,000 people expected to attend. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/i2uvZ3RVSB 3. 8/17 - @existence.sanctuary - Existence Sanctuary - As Community Connector, bring warmth to Pull Up & Play—welcome guests, handle sign-ins, answer questions, and help everyone feel included. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/DvnY0mza4q 4. 8/18 - @houseoffortitudenc - House of Fortitude - Volunteers will use resources provided by House of Fortitude to help the participants pay for the washing machines and dryers, measure and dispense laundry soap and fabric softener. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/vCRpxWwFiF

Introducing Good Talk! We're excited to launch Good Talk, a new video series in partnership with the @bbbcarolinas that spotlights the incredible changemakers of the Triangle. From nonprofit leaders to inspiring volunteers, each episode shares the stories of the people powering good in our community. First up is the @RaleighCleanup! During their five years of partnership with Activate Good, over 2k volunteers have been connected to their mission to embrace the power of community to ensure litter-free neighborhoods for all. #GoodTalk #ActivateGood #PeoplePowered #CommunityImpact

We're honored to share that Activate Good has been selected as a @911day grant recipient! This fall, we'll once again be joining the movement to permanently transform the anniversary of 9/11 into America's Day of Doing Good — leading community service projects in honor of the 25th Anniversary. Preregister your group today: https://activategood.org/9-11-service-remembrance/ #Unite #NeverForget #911Day @americorps

🚨 Calling all nonprofits and schools in our network! Be part of Activate Good's 9/11 Day of Service & 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event on September 11, 2026. There are three ways to get involved: ⭐ Join our Community Connections Fair to share your mission and recruit volunteers: https://wkf.ms/4m0p87A ⚡Host a service project station at our large community event on Sept. 11 at John Chavis Memorial Park: https://wkf.ms/4m0p87A 🏡 Host your own volunteer project at your location anytime on September 11: https://dashboard.goldenvolunteer.com/dos/ibk4TSk1r4/submit Thousands of volunteers will be looking for ways to serve, and we'd love to connect them with your organization! 📅 Project submissions are due Friday, August 7. Secure your spot today, and help make this our biggest 9/11 Day of Service yet.

Thank you to @CooperatingRaleighColleges for coming together to impact Title I Schools through Activate Good's eLOVEate schools project. Your group completed over 1500 Happy New 'School' Year Cards to bring smiles and thanks to hundreds of school teachers, admin, and staff. Also, your colorful and happy designs on 5 banners will welcome students and staff back as the new school year starts.

Please give a warm welcome to our two new team members, Vanessa Guirguis and Courtney Bublitz! Vanessa is a results-driven professional with a proven track record across both corporate and retail markets. We are excited for her to join us as our new Fund Development Associate! Courtney is a proud recent alum of NC State and will be joining us as our new Programs Coordinator! They have both hit the ground running in their roles, and we are excited for them to Activate some more Good in the community!

Your Weekly Volunteer Guide is Here! August 1 - @carolina_wetlands_assoc Volunteers (16+) will help clean Walnut Creek by removing litter from the creek's trash trap and assisting with sorting and inventorying collected debris. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/Vlrv78UAtV August 2 - @treesforthetriangle Volunteers will help care for newly planted trees by spreading mulch, watering, and assisting with tasks like digging and planting. https://volunteer.activategood.org/opportunities/K8re43f5Pn August 3 - Crosslink Community Garden Volunteers will help maintain the garden through activities such as weeding, watering, planting, mulching, harvesting, and other seasonal gardening tasks. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/PqYyRtxsad Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

Our second week of summer of service is complete! This week, our youth volunteers served at nonprofits that work hand in hand to serve the community! On Monday, they served at @Poe_Center; on Tuesday, the @LGBTCenterofRaleigh; on Wednesday, The Salvation Army of Wake County; on Thursday, @StepUpMinistry; and on Friday, @Made4Meorg. Thank you to all of our youth and families who participated, and to our community partners who provided us the time to serve with you. If you want to get in on the action, we have a few spots left for our August camp (for youths ages 14-18). Register here: https://activategood.org/take-action/youth-families-and-schools/youth-volunteer-corps-summer-of-service/

A big THANK YOU to our local pizza partners, @trophyfivepoints and @timberpizzaco, for treating our summer campers to pizza after impactful weeks of serving the community! 🍕💙 Thank you for fueling service, smiles, and the next generation of changemakers!

Your Weekly Volunteer Guide is Here! July 23 - @stepupministry Volunteers will assist with preparing StepUp Ministry's new building by sorting, organizing, and moving donated clothing, toys, and other supplies. ��https://x.gldn.io/e/I8soMEthY4b July 27 - @ellabellapetcompany Volunteers (18+) will coach and model for adults with disabilities as they bake dog treats, providing guidance to help them complete tasks safely and independently. ��https://x.gldn.io/e/G8OhOmxhY4b August 1 - @studentudurham Volunteers (18+) will help celebrate Student U's 20th anniversary by assisting with event setup, party activities, and cleanup. ��https://x.gldn.io/e/TPJWnhBhY4b� Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

Your Weekly Volunteer Guide is Here! July 16 - @Pej_raleigh Volunteers will assist with maintaining Green Stormwater Infrastructure through activities such as removing invasive plants, restoring stream banks, and wildlife habitats. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/UIf7FwdXaD July 17 - The Giving Tree at Covenant Volunteers will assist with food distribution setup by unloading food trucks, sorting and organizing items, stocking stations, and staging food for distribution. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/dzAji3fDsD July 20 - @farmerfoodshare Volunteers (18+) will assist with packing boxes of fresh produce, portioning produce, and assembling food boxes to support food security in the Triangle. https://volunteer.activategood.org/timeslots/Z44qAF0yK2 Discover more volunteer opportunities on our website. Link in bio. #BeTheSpark #Volunteer #TriangleNC

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