THE TRIANGLE NONPROFIT & VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP CENTER
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Mission Statement
The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center is a nonprofit charitable organization that works to create an engaged and vibrant community by: - Strengthening nonprofits - Fostering youth leadership and engagement - Mobilizing volunteers - Supporting human service programs in partnership with the Department of Social Service
About This Cause
The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center has been serving the community for over 50 years and strengthens the Triangle area through programs that: - Develop Student Leadership - Empower & Support Nonprofits - Enhance Adult Community Engagement & Leadership - Expand Corporate Partnerships and Community Involvement - Provide direct human services in collaboration with Social Services through special programs that address the needs of low-income families The Center works with more than 1,200 Triangle nonprofits serving as a resource hub providing training (nonprofit best practices), capacity-building opportunities, as well as volunteer recruitment and management to help achieve their mission. Nonprofits are experiencing increased service demand—in the face of diminished funding. They play a significant role, many serving as a vital safety net for those in need. Our services support these organizations and help them sustain their services and successfully fulfill their missions. 7 youth leadership and civic engagement programs incorporate service learning and create pathways for lifelong success. These programs inspire students to make a difference and nurture their leadership skills. Annually our students are recognized for more than 50,000 hours of service to the community. The Center connects adults with opportunities for community service as well as community leadership and operate the largest volunteer database in the Triangle area of North Carolina. On the corporate side, companies enlists our help to involve their employees to give back through service or teambuilding projects. Through the relaunch of Leadership Durham we will provide community leadership training for corporate partners to grow leaders to serve as catalysts and sustainers of positive change for our economy and quality of life. TNVLC is a Senior AmeriCorps host organization managing the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. This program engages adults aged 55 and up in meaningful volunteers opportunities with nonprofits throughout the community. The Center also coordinates crucial programs that support the most vulnerable in our community on behalf the Dept. of Social Services, these include: - Share Your Christmas: Annually more than 2,500 low-income families served. - Thanksgiving Dinners: Over 1,500 meals are provided each year -Backpacks for Kids: More than 400 new fully "stocked" grade-appropriate backpacks are given to children in need. A true community-centric organization, the Center makes a broad impact across all issue areas working with nonprofits that address . Working with more than 1,400 nonprofits, the Center also coordinates the largest volunteer database in the Triangle area. We collaborate with other nonprofits to raise awareness and impact local needs. Most organizations focus on a single issue; however, the TNVLC is involved in all aspects of the community. We partner with groups that address issues ranging from hunger and poverty to arts and culture; from youth and education to senior citizens and retirement homes; from animal protection to environmental protection. We work with agencies focusing on civic engagement, literacy, disaster relief, drug abuse, recreation, immigration, health and human services, and more. TNVLC operates throughout the 9-county Triangle area-primarily in Durham, Orange and Wake counties. We also work closely with Triangle schools, area universities, local municipalities, Social Services as well as many community-based organizations and service agencies. Because of the scope of our programs, we are able to make a broad community impact. Our overall goal is to improve the quality of life in our community.