This nonprofit is featured in the WALTER Guide to Giving 2026, a curated guide to Raleigh and Wake County organizations that depend on holiday-season support.
For more than 35 years, the Poe Center for Health Education has been dedicated to helping North Carolinians make healthy choices. Its team of expert health educators works with schools and organizations across the state to provide engaging health-science education for people of all ages. Programs take a holistic approach to health, supporting physical and mental well-being. From its iconic themed teaching theaters and PlayWELL Park — a favorite field-trip destination in Raleigh — to classrooms and communities around the state, the Poe experience is effective, valuable, and one-of-a-kind.
The Poe Center has served over 1.75 million North Carolinians across the state since it was established in 1991. About 77,000 children and adults participate in health-education programs annually, with 87% reporting positive behavior changes as a result. Educators are encouraged to book a program with the Poe Center, and businesses are encouraged to sponsor a health initiative for their communities. Donors make a difference: $50 will sponsor a child, $875 will sponsor an entire class, and $5,000 can sponsor an entire series of programs.
For more information, visit poehealth.org
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A version of this article originally appeared in the November 2026 issue of WALTER Magazine.
