Scott Buchanan Nursing Scholarship Honors Retiring CEO
Celebrating Five Years of Being the Bridge
Reserve WNC Bridge Conference Space
What we can do together
WNC Bridge Foundation exists to connect our communities to a healthier future and to create lasting change through local partnerships. Our efforts are focused on expanding access and equity for vulnerable populations in our communities.
We are a community-based charitable organization that works to provide funds to support and assist in meeting the many health challenges that face the people of WNC. We provide direct support and also empower carefully selected nonprofits to impact individual and community wellness in our communities throughout the WNC region.
We remain committed to listening, learning, and embracing feedback from our community.
Learn more about WNC Bridge Foundation and our mission.
NEWS & EVENTS

WNC Bridge Foundation Announces President and CEO
Join us in congratulating WNC Bridge Foundation’s new President and CEO, Zach Levin.

Scott Buchanan Nursing Scholarship
To celebrate Scott Buchanan’s decades of leadership, the Scott Buchanan Nursing Scholarship has been established to support future nurses in our region.

Clean Energy Microgrid Initiative Brings Resilience to Helene-Affected NC Communities
Microgrids to be installed across six Helene-affected counties.

Bringing Hope and Resources to Helene Survivors in Yancey County
A NOW Grant Supports Coalition of Organizations Identify Helene Survivors Needing Resources.

Comfort That Counts: A Grateful Thanks to Tuck and Howell
Family-owned company donates 11 HVAC units to support disaster relief.

Graham County Builds for Community Wellness
Last month we featured members of the Graham County, NC task force leading the visionary development of the fitness center complete with natatorium, workout rooms, elevated walking track and other fitness supports currently needed in the community.

Grow NC – WNC Philanthropy May 1 Convening
NC’s philanthropic community mobilized quickly in response to Hurricane Helene to meet the immediate needs of the entire western region of North Carolina, and particularly 18 of the state’s westernmost counties and the Qualla Boundary.

Cash Support for Helene Recovery
WNC Bridge is partnering with GiveDirectly and Propel to provide direct financial assistance to households in Avery, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
ESTATE SALES
November 6-November 7, 2025
Biweekly Asheville Estate Sale | Asheville, NC
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Biweekly Asheville Estate Sale | Asheville, NC
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Biweekly Asheville Estate Sale | Asheville, NC
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Biweekly Asheville Estate Sale | Asheville, NC