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Bridge Builders Social
Join us on September 10 for the Bridge Builders Social, an evening of shopping, food, live music, and community benefiting WNC Bridge Foundation’s Children’s Services Fund. Every ticket helps provide life-changing care for children across WNC.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets: $35
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Bridge Builders Social
Join us on September 10 for the Bridge Builders Social, an evening of shopping, food, live music, and community benefiting WNC Bridge Foundation’s Children’s Services Fund. Every ticket helps provide life-changing care for children across WNC.

A Partnership for Safe and Stable Homes
A partnership between WNC Bridge Foundation and the Community Housing Coalition of Madison County is helping address urgent home repair needs for local residents. Through a six-month pilot grant, CHC can respond quickly to critical repairs, ensuring families and older adults have access to safe and stable housing when they need it most.

Helping Children Learn and Thrive After School
A NOW Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation is helping the Buladean Community Center provide after-school learning, enrichment, and support for children and families in northern Mitchell County.

Meet Our New Chief of Staff
We’re thrilled to welcome Cindy McMahon to WNC Bridge Foundation as our new Chief of Staff.

Ensuring Food Reaches Families Who Need It Most
Cry of a Child Missions is strengthening food security across Western North Carolina with support from a NOW Grant from WNC Bridge Foundation. Funding for a replacement box truck will ensure the organization can safely continue delivering nutritious food to individuals and families experiencing hunger throughout the region.

The Butterfly Effect: WNC Bridge Sponsors Children’s Grief Camp
With sponsorship support from WNC Bridge Foundation, Carolina Caring hosted a special grief day camp at McGalliard Falls for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Through music, creative activities, and meaningful remembrance, campers found hope, connection, and healthy ways to express their grief while creating lasting memories.

A New Oven Brings More Than Meals
When a family’s oven stopped working, everyday meals, and a cherished family tradition of cooking together, came to a halt. Thanks to support from WNC Bridge Foundation’s Children’s Services Fund, a new oven restored more than a household necessity; it brought a family back together around the kitchen table.

Start Your Morning with WNC Bridge Foundation!
Join us for coffee, networking, and an inside look at how WNC Bridge Foundation is improving health and well-being across Western North Carolina through partnerships, grantmaking, and scholarships.

Stability and Healing After the Storm
Through Community Initiatives’ WNC Greatest Needs Fund, WNC Bridge helped replace Donna’s roof after Hurricane Helene severely damaged her home, restoring a sense of safety and stability while she focused on cancer treatment and recovery.

Supporting Maternal Health Equity in WNC
A NOW Grant is helping Sistas Caring 4 Sistas expand maternal health equity efforts by strengthening doula training, healthcare collaboration, and support services for rural and underserved families throughout WNC.

THRIVE Carpentry Studio Takes Shapes
An IMPACT Grant is helping THRIVE Appalachia create a new carpentry studio and community learning space, empowering local youth with hands-on skills, leadership opportunities, and pathways to future success.

Supporting the Next Generation of Nurses
The Mission Belles Nursing Education Fund honors the legacy of Mission Hospital’s Nursing School Alumni by supporting nursing students in their final year of study, continuing a tradition of service, education, and commitment to the next generation of nurses.

From Pantry to Home: Reaching More Neighbors in Graham County
Five Point Center is strengthening resilience in Graham County by expanding access to essential services, including a client-choice food pantry supported by a WNC Bridge NOW Grant that helps ensure residents receive nutritious food with dignity and flexibility.

Keeping Families Safely in Their Homes
Mountain Housing Opportunities’ Essential Home Repair program preserves affordable housing and supports vulnerable homeowners in Buncombe County by providing critical, no-cost repairs that help residents safely remain in their homes.

The Heart of Our Mission: Thank You, Volunteers
Skip Wade, Director of Retail Operations, shares a heartfelt letter recognizing and thanking volunteers for the time, care, and dedication they bring to the mission.

The Ride That Keeps a Family Going
Through Community Initiative, Children’s Services, essential car repairs gave Sam’s family the stability to keep up with work, school, and the everyday moments that matter most.

Fourth Annual WNC Nonprofit Community Yard Sale
Join us for a fun and meaningful day of shopping at our Fourth Annual Nonprofit Community Yard Sale.

NOW Grant Supports Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic
Dental clinic provides affordable services to residents of Haywood, Jackson, Swain, Macon and Transylvania counties.

Recognizing Kerry Friedman
WNC Bridge would like to recognize outgoing board member Kerry Friedman for his outstanding service in WNC.

Helping Families Stay Connected & Safe at Home
WNC Greatest Needs Fund brings peace of mind to Macon County family.

PATH Programs Power Youth Wellness
2025 IMPACT Grant supports trauma-informed youth programs in Mitchell and Yancey counties.

2026 IMPACT Grant Cycle Now Open
WNC Bridge is opening our IMPACT Grant cycle to support organizations doing essential work in our community.

Non-Profit Yard Sale…
Reserve a table today for our 4th Annual Non-Profit Yard Sale!

IMPACT Grants in Action: Expanding Access to Equine-Assisted Therapy
IMPACT Grantee Heart of Horse Sense uses equine-assisted therapy to support mental health, healing, and connection.

Small Tools, Big Moments: Supporting Sensory Needs in Graham County
WNC Bridge supports Graham County Schools through Children’s Services Fund.


Retiring CEO Awarded NC Governor’s Highest Honor
Scott Buchanan was awarded the Long Leaf Pine Award, the state of North Carolina’s highest honor from the governor.

Thankful for Our Amazing Volunteers
Rathbun House dedicates their patio to Pete Falcigno, for his contributions and service at the house with a heart.

Celebrating the Service of Rathbun House’s Retired Maintenance Director
Rathbun House dedicates their patio to Pete Falcigno, for his contributions and service at the house with a heart.

WNC Bridge Supports Youths’ Grief through Passionate Arts
WNC Bridge sponsored a grief workshop that taught students how respond to grief through therapeutic arts.

NOW Grant Supports Babies Need Bottoms
Babies Needs Bottoms, an organization based in Buncombe County, receives a NOW Grant to bridge the gap for limited availability of baby formula for the most vulnerable.

WNC Bridge Foundation Receives $100K to Help Families Access Food Amidst Government Shutdown
Dogwood Health Trust grants WNC Bridge Foundation $100K to support families needing access to food during government shutdown.

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.