IMPACT Recipients
In June 2026, WNC Bridge Foundation awarded $2,650,805 in IMPACT Grants to 55 organizations across its three focus areas: Basic Needs, Mental Health, and Youth Development. The majority of funding supported projects focused on long-term recovery Hurricane Helene, while also investing in initiatives that strengthen the health and well-being of communities across WNC.
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Basic Needs
Appalachian Disaster Coalition
Will support the purchase of critical construction materials needed to complete permanent home repairs and rebuilds for Hurricane Helene-impacted families in Yancey, Mitchell, Madison, and McDowell counties.
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Will support critical disaster home repairs for low-income Buncombe County homeowners impacted by Hurricane Helene, with a focus on uninsured and underinsured households.
Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust
Will support temporary housing assistance, rental assistance, and individualized case management for low- to moderate-income households impacted by Hurricane Helene, helping prevent displacement and stabilize families during recovery.
Avery County Long-Term Recovery Group
Will help ACLTRG address critical unmet needs for Hurricane Helene survivors.
Babies Need Bottoms
Funds will help expand access to diapers, infant formula, wipes, and other essential diapering supplies for families across WNC who continue to face financial hardship and ongoing recovery challenges following Hurricane Helene.
Baptists on Mission
Funds will support the purchase of building materials and essential contractor services, for households recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Bounty & Soul
Will support trauma-informed produce markets and home delivery program, increasing access to fresh, healthy food for residents of WNC communities disproportionately impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Burke United Christian Ministries
Funds will strengthen food pantry and soup kitchen operations.
Camp Grier
McDowell County Long Term Recovery Group. Funding will be used flexibly to provide safe housing solutions.
Clay County Food Pantry
Funds will support critical food security programs.
Colaborativa La Milpa
Funds will support bilingual food access and case management services for families affected by Hurricane Helene.
Covenant Community Church
Funds will support the ongoing operation of Covenant Community Village, allowing displaced Hurricane Helene survivors to remain in safe, stable transitional housing.
Dig In! Yancey Community Garden
Funds will support community gardening and food distribution programs.
Equal Plates Project
Funds will support the production and distribution of nutritious, locally sourced prepared meals for rural WNC communities experiencing food insecurity related to Hurricane Helene.
Feeding Avery Families
Funds will support pantry, mobile food distribution, and child nutrition programs.
Food Connection
Funds will support Food Connection’s prepared-meal rescue and distribution program to deliver safe, ready-to-heat meals to Hurricane Helene-impacted communities across WNC.
Franklin Farm Hub
Funds will support efforts to strengthen local food systems and expand the distribution of fresh, locally grown food to food-insecure households in Macon County and surrounding Far West communities.
Good Samaritan Clinic
Funds will support a critical Medical Provider position at Good Samaritan Clinic, helping maintain access to primary healthcare services for uninsured adults in Burke County
Housing Assistance Corporation
Funds will support Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Recovery Program by providing project management, case management, volunteer coordination, and construction oversight for disaster-related home repairs.
Interfaith Assistance Ministry
Funds will provide direct crisis assistance to Henderson County households through rental assistance, utility assistance, and food pantry support for families experiencing financial hardship.
Jewish Family Services of WNC
Funds will provide emergency financial assistance to Hurricane Helene-affected households for urgent needs such as housing, utilities, food, and transportation.
MANNA FoodBank
Funds will improve warehouse safety and operations through staff training, safety equipment, and facility upgrades that support efficient food distribution.
Mitchell County Long-Term Resilience Group
Funds will support direct assistance for Hurricane Helene survivors in Mitchell County whose recovery needs remain unmet by insurance, FEMA, or other assistance programs.
Mitchell Giving Gardens
Funds will support efforts to increase access to fresh, healthy food for residents experiencing food insecurity through community food distributions, local food procurement, and nutrition education programs.
Mount Zion Community Development
Funds will support Project NAF’s evidence-based home visiting and family support services for African American mothers and infants, helping improve maternal and child health outcomes while strengthening family stability.
Mountain Community Health Partnership
Funds will support the purchase of a fully equipped mobile medical unit that will expand access to primary care, behavioral health services, preventive screenings, and care coordination for residents of Mitchell and Yancey counties.
Mountain Housing Opportunities
Funds will support organization’s Essential Home Repair program by providing critical health, safety, and accessibility repairs for very low-income homeowners.
Pisgah Legal Services
Funds will support free legal services that help low-income WNC residents with housing, healthcare, public benefits, income stability, and Hurricane Helene recovery.
Rise Disaster Relief and Recovery
Funds will support a Disaster Case Manager providing long-term recovery services to Hurricane Helene-affected households in Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties.
Rutherford Housing Partnership
Funds will support Urgent Home Repair Program by providing critical health, safety, and accessibility repairs for low-income homeowners in Rutherford County.
Sharing House
Funds will support Sharing House’s emergency financial assistance program, helping low-income Transylvania County residents address urgent needs such as housing, utilities, medical expenses, and other crises that threaten their health and stability.
Swannanoa Communities Together
Funds will provide direct housing-related financial assistance to Swannanoa Valley residents facing instability due to Hurricane Helene and its ongoing impacts.
The Valley Hope Foundation
Funds will support Nourish WNC’s regional food distribution network by increasing food purchasing capacity, strengthening rural delivery systems, and maintaining the infrastructure needed to safely distribute fresh and nutritious food across WNC.
TRACTOR Food & Farms
Funds will support TRACTOR’s community grocery store model by increasing access to affordable, locally sourced food for Mitchell County residents while strengthening market opportunities for small family farms.
Transylvania Habitat for Humanity
Funds will support Transylvania Habitat for Humanity’s Healthy Homes Critical Repair Initiative by providing essential home repairs that address urgent health, safety, and accessibility needs for low-income homeowners.
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
Funds will support Buncombe County Long-Term Recovery Group’s direct recovery efforts by providing transitional housing assistance, addressing critical unmet needs, and coordinating services for households recovering from Hurricane Helene.
United Way of Henderson County
Funds will support the Henderson County Disaster Recovery Partnership’s disaster case management program, providing leadership, coordination, and technology to connect Hurricane Helene survivors with recovery resources.
Vecinos
Funds will support Vecinos’ integrated healthcare program, expanding access to primary care, behavioral health, community health workers, and health education for underserved residents.
West Marion Community Forum
Funds will support MATCH’s care coordination and resource navigation services, helping vulnerable residents access healthcare, food, transportation, public benefits, and other essential services.
WNC From the Ground Up
Funds will support the purchase of locally grown food from regional farmers for distribution to families experiencing food insecurity through food access programs and the launch of the Nourished Jackson food-as-medicine initiative.
Working Wheels
Funds will support Working Wheels’ Vehicle Repair Program by providing affordable vehicle repairs for families in rural WNC communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Yancey County Long-Term Recovery Group
Funding will help repair and winterize mobile homes and campers, address urgent infrastructure needs, and provide personalized recovery support that enables displaced residents to return to safe, secure, and resilient housing.
Bounty and Soul
Mental Health
All Souls Counseling Center
Funds will support accessible mental health counseling services for vulnerable and underserved residents of WNC, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of trauma, and members of historically marginalized communities.
Mountain Child Advocacy Center
Funds will support the PATH Initiative’s mobile trauma-informed care program by bringing therapy, prevention education, and advocacy services directly to children and families across Western North Carolina who face barriers to accessing care.
Mountain Strong: Yancey & Mitchell County Relief Team
Funds will support free, trauma-informed counseling services for residents of Mitchell and Yancey counties affected by Hurricane Helene.
Resources for Resilience
Funds will support Resilient Family Adventures, providing trauma-informed, community-based events that equip caregivers and children with practical tools to build resilience, strengthen family relationships, and support emotional well-being.
Safelight
Funds will support Safelight’s Counseling Center by expanding access to free, trauma-focused mental health services for child and adult survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation.
WNC Health Network
Funds will support the development and delivery of culturally responsive, bilingual mental health education and support messaging for low-income women across WNC.
YMCA of Western North Carolina
Funds will support trauma-informed programs that promote mental health, resilience, and basic needs support for youth and families affected by Hurricane Helene.
All Souls Counseling Center
Youth Development
Blue Ridge Health
Funds will support the expansion of school-based healthcare services at Polk High School by increasing access to primary and preventive medical care for students, particularly those who are low-income, uninsured, or from underserved populations.
Eliada Homes
Funds will support outpatient behavioral, mental, and psychiatric health services for low-income children and families, helping improve well-being through client-centered counseling and care.
KL Training Solutions
Funds will support an Impact Coach who will provide mentoring, behavioral support, and family engagement services to students in Buncombe County schools.
Literacy Together
Funds will support Literacy Together’s Youth Literacy Program by providing tutoring, expanding services for multilingual learners, and developing high school student leaders.
OpenDoors Asheville
Funds will support OpenDoors’ comprehensive educational and family support services for under-resourced students of color, helping them succeed academically from kindergarten through college and career pathways.
YWCA of Asheville and WNC
Funds will support the Empowerment Child Care program which provides free, high-quality childcare, nutritious meals, and trauma-informed learning environments for families experiencing economic hardship and instability.
OpenDoors Asheville