At Koka Booth Amphitheatre we believe being a good corporate citizen and strong member of the community is equally important to the entertainment we bring to the stage. This season our partner network spotlights a variety of organizations doing amazing work for people and pets alike. Our hope is to amplify and support their efforts in recognition of all they do. We are proud to call them part of the KBA Community.
The WakeMed Foundation is WakeMed's philanthropic partner, supporting the community's health and well-being, including benefitting children's services. The Foundation staff shares the hospital's dedication to advancing quality health care for those in need. The WakeMed Foundation helps the health system turn goodwill into medical achievements that touch the lives of thousands of patients each year.
The vision of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund is to be the premier non-profit organization dedicated to supporting innovative ways of fighting ALL cancers affecting women and providing support through giving strength, courage, and hope. In the 13 years since its inception, the Fund has served as a catalyst, uniting communities in the fight against cancer.
Our mission, If everything that we dream about with this community comes to be, we will have collaborative spaces for day programs, residential apartments or rooms, and all levels of care during a person’s adult life.
Walking With Grace House is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing housing and care for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We offer families peace of mind by providing an alternative setting to turn to for a supportive home community.
Lumpy's Ice Cream is one of the historic vendors at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. They are also ardent supporters of the Central Children's Home of North Carolina.
The mission of the Central Children's Home is to provide family-centered services via residential group care for children and young adults ages 9 - 21. By providing an atmosphere that is conducive to their emotional, educational, social, spiritual, and physical growth and development.
JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D. Their vision is a world without type 1 diabetes. JDRF's mission is to Improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications
LLS is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. Compared to other blood cancer nonprofits, LLS is the largest funder of cutting-edge research to advance cures, investing nearly $1.3 billion in research. LLS are leaders in advancing breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics, and personalized medicine. These revolutionary new treatments originally discovered through blood cancer research are now being tested in clinical trials for other cancers.
The Girls on the Run organization reaches girls at a critical stage, strengthening their confidence at a time when society begins to tell them they can’t. Underscoring the important connection between physical and emotional health. Their program addresses the whole girl when she needs it the most.
By getting involved with Girls on the Run - whether signing up your girl, telling a friend, coaching a team, volunteering at a 5K, attending an event, or making a financial gift - you are intentionally supporting all girls in your community.
Second Chance Animal Rescue was incorporated in 1994 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization. The organization is dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and adopting of homeless dogs and cats into loving and responsible homes. Second Chance Animal Rescue educates the public on respect for all animal life, including the importance of spaying and neutering in order to reduce the number of animals euthanized.
Hum Sub’s mission is to spread awareness of the social and cultural traditions of India in the North Carolina Triangle area and beyond. By promoting, supporting, and organizing family-oriented events throughout the year, including the Hum Sub Diwali Festival each year at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Hum Sub Inc. generates greater cultural awareness and helps build a foundation of inclusivity, harmony, and appreciation of the value of diversity.
Asian Focus is a non-profit organization formed to promote, sponsor and support programs to help Asian Americans and immigrants of all generations, address the daily cultural and linguistic challenges to better acclimate to American society by promoting education, diversity, and cultural exchange services for all underserved groups.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide providing humanitarian services, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and helping build goodwill and peace in their communities and the world. "Service Above Self".
The mission of the North Carolina Central University Foundation, Inc., is to foster and promote the growth of higher education in North Carolina and specifically North Carolina Central University. Never before in the history of NCCU have private funds been more essential to nurturing the special excellence that has characterized the University over the years.
