Community-Centered Philanthropy

Building community is at the crux of all we do. We strive to give back to our communities, helping them flourish any way we can.

Animal Welfare

  • Animal Protection Society of Durham

  • Hope Animal Shelter

  • Safe Haven for Cats

  • Beyond Fences

  • Independent Animal Rescue

  • Carolina Poodle Rescue

  • Coalition to Unchain Dogs

Community Building

  • South Durham Farmers Market

  • Durham Central Park

  • Durham Farmers Market

  • Liberty Arts

  • Durham Art Guild

  • Tarheel Disc Golf

  • Girls on the Run

  • Boy Scouts

  • Triangle Off-Road Cyclists

Craft Beer Industry Initiatives

  • Pink Boots Society of NC

  • North Carolina Brewer’s Guild

  • Michael James Jackson Foundation

Assisting Marginalized Groups

  • The Human Rights Campaign 

  • The Southern Coalition for Social Justice

  • LGBTQ Center of Durham

  • Food Bank of Eastern & Central NC

  • Wake County Bar Association (to support legal aid)

Community Support

  • Boys & Girls Club of Durham & Orange Counties

  • Farmer Foodshare

  • Love is Bald

  • Me Fine Foundation

  • Ronald McDonald House

  • Caring House

  • Make a Wish Foundation

  • Habitat for Humanity

  • Preemptive Love

  • Arc of the Triangle

  • Be Good to Yourself

Individuals in need

  • Victor, who needed brain surgery

  • Luis, who needed help paying for college, so he could support his family

Chris and Katy have a heart for kids in the foster care system. They offer respite care for foster families in the area, and the Jug has donated to various organizations that support foster families. If you are part of a local foster family who could use our help, or you know someone who is, please email katy@glass-jug.com.